Bad Day
06-21-10, 05:13 PM
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Bad Day
My ride started off normal. I was headed to the trail to do some intervals without being interrupted. It was in the middle of rush hour and I was stopped at a light. Already I'm the center of everyone's attention. As the light turns green I clip in, or so I thought, unfortunately I wasn't and the family jewels got the chance to meet my top tube
. Luckily it was rush hour and everyone at the light got to point and laugh
:. So with what dignity I had left I pulled into a nearby plaza.
That's not all...
So after I collected myself I went around the buildings to get to the exit as I was turning, Bam! I hit a huge pothole. My water bottle was rattled out of the cage and I ran over it with my back wheel and barely saved myself from falling. Not only that but all the water spilled out AND of course, got 2 pinch flats, of course only had 1 tube(HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE)
.
I fixed the back wheel and just left the front flat. With all my dignity gone, my bike and I limped home. At least I get to eat some Ramen Noodles now
!
Sorry, I had to rant
...
. Luckily it was rush hour and everyone at the light got to point and laugh:. So with what dignity I had left I pulled into a nearby plaza.That's not all...
So after I collected myself I went around the buildings to get to the exit as I was turning, Bam! I hit a huge pothole. My water bottle was rattled out of the cage and I ran over it with my back wheel and barely saved myself from falling. Not only that but all the water spilled out AND of course, got 2 pinch flats, of course only had 1 tube(HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE)
.I fixed the back wheel and just left the front flat. With all my dignity gone, my bike and I limped home. At least I get to eat some Ramen Noodles now
!Sorry, I had to rant
...
06-21-10, 05:17 PM
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So after I collected myself I went around the buildings to get to the exit as I was turning, Bam! I hit a huge pothole. My water bottle was rattled out of the cage and I ran over it with my back wheel and barely saved myself from falling. Not only that but all the water spilled out AND of course, got 2 pinch flats, of course only had 1 tube(HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE)
.so you rode home on the rim? that never works out so good.
06-21-10, 05:21 PM
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This is why I carry a spare tube and flat repair kit with me at all times.
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06-21-10, 05:37 PM
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06-21-10, 05:43 PM
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. but you know that now. soooo, carry 2 tubes and a patch kit. there was just a thread about packing a ton of crap into a saddle bag if you need help with that.and about the wheel. i'm 165, sure it's 30 lbs heavier then you, but i messed up a strong wheel while riding on the rim. at the time i did not care as i just wanted to get home, but it ended up costing me to get it repaired. so bring those tubes!
06-21-10, 06:00 PM
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That is a bad day dude. But I am cooking Ramen Noodles as we speak as well.
06-21-10, 06:19 PM
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I got two flats on my commute last Friday. Slow leaks, had to walk about a mile to work. I always carry a 6 pack of Slime Skabs and two tubes, as well as a floor pump at work. Sorry about your day, it will get better.
Ramen rules.
Ramen rules.
06-21-10, 07:05 PM
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That's a bad day. Hope you have a better ride tomorrow.
06-21-10, 07:36 PM
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Can't ride tomorrow. Spanish Regents final exam and 2 soccer games! But I definitely will weds.
06-21-10, 08:48 PM
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06-21-10, 10:24 PM
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Thats not that bad...I left the driveway this evening to go meet up for a local group ride, and 100 feet later I snapped a spoke. So no ride for me, and I wont have the bike back until Wednesday at the earliest
06-22-10, 08:02 AM
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Bah, no injury or public scorn involved. So, OP still wins the Bad Day award here.
06-22-10, 08:08 AM
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this is especially true if your the "bring it to the lbs" type. this time of year they are so busy that you can lose a ton of time without your bike.
man up kid, spend some $$.
06-22-10, 09:04 AM
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this of course proves, that if you want to ride seriously, a back-up bike, or at a bare minimum, back-up wheels are an absolute necessity.
this is especially true if your the "bring it to the lbs" type. this time of year they are so busy that you can lose a ton of time without your bike.
man up kid, spend some $$.
this is especially true if your the "bring it to the lbs" type. this time of year they are so busy that you can lose a ton of time without your bike.
man up kid, spend some $$.
06-22-10, 09:21 AM
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a decent set of serviceable back-up wheels can be had for under $200. how much is the shop charging you to replace a spoke?
06-22-10, 09:23 AM
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I carry a tube a co2, and a cell phone. If I encounter anything worse than 1 flat, I call for extraction.
06-22-10, 10:01 AM
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oh man that stinks!
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Yeah, I had to call the "sag wagon" once for a mechanical. I had sliced a tire. It was not a road-side repair.
I've done it one other time for a bonk. Shame on me, but it was nice to have the option.
I've done it one other time for a bonk. Shame on me, but it was nice to have the option.
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when I was in my late teens I rode my longest solo ride 30+ miles and my saddle broke! I called my Mommy to come get me ... hahaha
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