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Old 06-28-12 | 02:31 PM
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Glad he's okay. Sounds like he dodged a bullet.


Originally Posted by skilsaw
What I can't figure out is how he can break his bike frame, and still have 2 true wheels. Wonders never cease.
Hoop strength. I've done the same thing, on a steel bike. I bent the top tube, buckled the downtube, and bent the fork enough that the tire hit the downtube. The frame was trashed thoroughly, but I'm still riding on that wheel.
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