a.k.a. a precautionary tale. I broke a spoke on the rear of the Gazelle a few days ago. I'm pretty sure I know why, in fact knew right away after I noticed it.

A year or so ago, when this wheel was on a different bike, the RD threw the chain off the FW to the inside between the FW and spokes. I figured at the time that it might have damaged the spokes, and in retrospect I'm surprised they lasted this long. Fortunately I don't weigh very much and prefer to spin instead of mash uphill.



It's time to replace all eight of them.

It's just one more thing to think about if it ever happens to you.