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Old 11-11-12 | 09:43 PM
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zonatandem
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From: Tucson, AZ

Bikes: Custom Zona c/f tandem + Scott Plasma single

Was a bit luckier than you . . .
Riding my single bike while spouse did her grocery shopping.
Front wheel behaved oddly; checked it and the hub needed adjusting.
Fortunately within a couple miles of bike shop. Mechanic adjusted it in a few minutes and said 'no charge.'
Continued on my ride and on downhill 'KABOOM' as rear tire exploded. About a 4 inch gash in tire. Certainly not fixable.
Stuck out my thumb and within 2 minutes a truck pulled up and gives me a lift to where I needed to go.
A mix of luck, but mostly good.
All's well that ends well!
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