I was 17km into the ride this morning when I lost another spoke on the rear wheel.
I was NOT going over bumps. I was NOT going over train tracks. I was NOT going down a hill, or even going that fast, or swerving, or etc. It was a level, smooth, country road (Vanneck Rd just north of 9 Mile Rd, for the local folks) when I heard a "ping!". I stopped and found that a spoke had snapped off just below the head (where it attaches to the rim.)
I was not impressed. This is the 3rd spoke that I've lost on that wheel in the past month (since the wheel was rebuilt after the rim blowout.) I just had one fixed last week.
I'm probably going to be inquiring about replacing the entire wheel.
Anyone from Kona, Trek, or Rocky Mountain Bikes out there want to offer me a deal on a new bike?
Please?
Sigh.
On the upside I want to take a moment to recommend The Bicycle Tutor website to anyone out there who wants to work on their bike. This guy has produced dozens of brief, well done, clear, simple videos on his website that cover everything from how to lube your chain, to adjusting gears, adjusting seat height, removing wheels, and so on. Excellent resource.
9 years ago