Tales from today's commute....

[spen666]

So nothing has changed then - ?

no, but its been a while since I had a pootle around this area at school run time. I always try to be home before school run gets to its peak

 

[Mazz]

Shouldn't have had that extra portion of spinach for lunch...

Going up the last little rise, out of the saddle, and CLUNK!!!! Drive train seized completely, stopped for an inspection. Became apparent that the non drive side crank was wobbling, but drive side was firmish. I assumed the spindle had cracked and limped the three thankfully flat miles home one legged but still riding.

Sure enough:

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Any idea how old the crank is? I'm assuming this is not a common thing to happen!

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Any idea how old the crank is? I'm assuming this is not a common thing to happen!

About 10 years, guess 40,000 miles

 

[Mazz]

Due to a bike-off last week, my usual's in for repairs, so I was on my old Mustang today.
My guess is it must be 30+ years old. Very heavy and sluggish, but it did the job.

 

[ianrauk]

Any idea how old the crank is? I'm assuming this is not a common thing to happen!

I would say very uncommon.

 

[fossyant]

About 10 years, guess 40,000 miles

Good mileage that - although 'someone' would say otherwise, who seems to go into immense detail and still have his bikes fall to bits.

 

[Mazz]

I would say very uncommon.

Glad to hear it!