oxford ground anchor problem

[pompousporcup...]

So. Went to fit a ground anchor today and failed. The bolts that come with the anchor were shocking

Instructions said drill 65mm down into the ground 89mm apart. Hammer drill made that easy with a 16mm bit.

When I went to hammer the expanding bit in it disintegrated l. The other side went in ok but when I tried screwing the Allen bolt in it got to a certain point and then something broked so now the Allen bolt won't go in any further

Question. Where can I get alternative expander thingys. The anchor looks great but the stock ones were shite

[bugeye_bob]

If you get the old one out you may just have to put it back together and use it.

[NJD]

Take back what you have of the ground anchor and get a refund, purchase something better.

[chickenstrip]

As per NJD, but places like Wickes used to stock those, could try there.
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[Jewlio Rides Again LLB]

Most hardware places, even the likes of B&Q etc. Stock expanding bolts, which will be of better quality. If you can find a smaller engineers merchant, such as Websters, Brabbin & Rudd etc. They tend to stock better quality ones in my experience.

[P.]

You can break an Oxford ground anchor with your foot. Might as well leave bike unlocked and keys in it.

If you value your bike, buy an almax and a proper ground anchor that sinks into concrete.

[chickenstrip]

[pompousporcup...]

It was in budget, unfortunately. I've gone to the screwfix down the road and got some plugs to fit and its all bolted down now. Stock plugs were made of cheese

Only down side is I need to order some Allen head countersunk bolts of le bay as right now its got normal bolts in.

Fwiw the ground anchor seems strong. Certainly not the greatest but at the price I think itl be a decent deterrent

[MCN]

Try Pragmasis for epoxy fasteners.

Have a look at the site they are the only anchors and chains I would trust.

They have how 2 videos even a mong could follow.

https://securityforbikes.com/contact.php
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