A ride to Lochwinnoch

[ianjmcd]

@Brandane any time you want to do the full loop give me a shout allthough at this time of year it might be the moutain bike that comes out to play

 

[Brandane]

@Brandane any time you want to do the full loop give me a shout allthough at this time of year it might be the moutain bike that comes out to play

Just saw this post! Will give you a shout, but it will be one for the better weather (dry will do)......

 

[Cycleops]

Don't like Lochwinnoch!


Got there, and there is a small kerb going into the car park. Loud crack and the bottom bracket parted company with the frame!

Be interested to know how that played out.

 

[ufkacbln]

Be interested to know how that played out.

Taxi in to Irvine, lunch in the pub, that always helps!

Made a few calls

Calculated that abandoning would cost me about£150 in train fares, lost deposits etc
, so went into Irvine cycles and bought a Ridgeback Speed, then transferred bar bag, GPS etc.

Irvine Cycles then sent the Airnimal back to Avon Valley who replaced the frame, rebuilt and sent back to me


Funny thing was that the Ridgeback was a reasonable touring machine and still does occasional duty when I don't want to risk the more expensive bikes

 

[Cycleops]

Glad to know that you got it sorted out to your satisfaction. Having a frame fail like that is not something you expect.