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Old 04-07-14 | 08:29 AM
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rpecot
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From: Katy, TX

Bikes: 2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sport

Originally Posted by memebag
My bike failed inspection last night.
I feel your pain. I took mine in last week, knowing I had some issues I would probably have to address - wheels trued, brake pads, etc. I didn't realize how bad my bottom bracket was. Decided to replace it. That's when it got ugly. I've had my Specialized Allez for 10 years. I bought it when I lived in Louisiana. When I evacuated for Katrina, I left it at home. It sat in flood water for at least 2 days. I guess I should have had it worked over back then, but I had more important things to worry about (repair my roof, rip out sheet rock, etc., etc....) Well, jump back to 2014, and the bottom bracket is seized in the frame. The bike shop even bought an impact wrench to try to muscle it out. No go. I guess I could have ridden it, but now I'm worried about the BB completely failing on the MS 150.

So Saturday morning I'm off to Bike Barn looking for a replacement. Thankfully they had the bike I was looking for (more or less) in my frame size - I'm tall, so I needed a large frame. Spent the remainder of the day re-installing my GPS and sensors, etc. Crappy weather yesterday. I'm hoping to get at least 20 miles in tomorrow after work. I'm a little nervous about hoping on a brand new bike and whipping out 170 miles. The bike is awesome, but my butt is not yet acquainted to the new saddle.
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