Can I salvage this?

Mr. Bleak

Dirt Disciple
Howdy! :)

I've been given this carbon frame and the front fork is shot. However, I was going to use it on the turbo, so I'm not bothered if I sweat on it. 20240612_165349.jpg

Alas, the front brake allen key is rounded and I was going to salvage the brakes. I've tried the ol' rubber glove on the
allen key (Ooh er, missus!) to try an grab and fill the empty space, but to no avail. :(

Also the seat pin bolt is also rounded. One is loose, the other... :rolleyes:

Any suggestions?

In addition, what Shimano hubs are these? 20240617_100002.jpg 20240617_100041.jpg

Thanks in advance... ;) 20240612_203108.jpg
 

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I've been successful hammering in a Torx bit the next size up into rounded Allen heads. Obviously it's best to maximise your chances by giving the whole thing a good dose of Plus-Gas to ease the threads.
 
Cleaning all the rubbish and corrosion from around the bolt heads before applying the penetrant fluid would be a good idea.
 
Cheap easy-out kit from screw fix will have those bolts out no problem, if you have a power drill.
Also reckon the forks will be fine for turbo use. Look like carbon legs bonded on to alu crown and steerer. Salt corrosion has eaten away but should still be strong enough for static use.
 
Thanks to all! 😘

Already Plus-Gassed. Sadly did nowt. 😥
I have cleaned the corrosion. My bad, this was an old pic I posted.
Turn the calliper. Hmmm, never thought of that! Nice one! 👍
I've never heard of an easy-out kit. I'll take a butchers - Thanks!

Pics later. ;)
 
https://www.screwfix.com/p/bolt-extractor-set-5-pieces/1112v
Drill a pilot hole into the bolt then push in the bolt remover. It has a backwards thread so digs in when turned to the left (reverse in a drill). With the grub screw on the seatpost you may not even to drill a pilot hole, there may be enough left for the extractor bit to grab. If this doesn't make sense then you tube it, it's very easy in practice.
 
Well...
The brake was freed with the bolt extractor, so thanks for that tip, 👍 but the seatpost bolt is locked solid. :(
I'm going to clean up the bits and flog them.
It's taking too much of my time to free a seatpost, but thanks to all for their help with this matter. ;)
 
The wheels look like factory wheels from mid naughties. I have a pair that look same but mine are back, they were sold as Ultegra (can't recall the numbers). I also have a front 105 that is silver, but the spokes are laced differently.
 
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