Originally Posted by
americanlt2
I recently noticed my rear tire was wobbling side to side. I took my bike to the LBS and the guy yelled at me saying that I don't take care of my bike? The rear axel is cracked & needs to be replaced. My bike is 8 years old and my question is did I go down a big curb too hard or does the part slowly break down over the years. I decided to take my bike to another LBS to have fixed.
Thanks
A few weeks ago I had to take my Trek Multitrack rear wheel to the LBS. Rear wheel wobble. Used mainly on an asphalt paved MUP with no riding off curbs or anything like that. Replaced the axle while I waited. No big deal and not expensive. According to the guy at the LBS, this happens. Just from mileage. About 6,000 miles on it before it broke.
If an owner or worker at an LBS treated me as you comment I would look for another LBS. I deal with one local bike shop and one in Trappe, PA. Nothing but good things to say about both of them.