Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
What makes you so positive they weren't cut? I'm putting all my chips on your bikes having been vandalized.
The bikes stay on a rack in my garage, which is closed (locked) except when we're going in or out. Not exactly a high crime neighborhood. If it were vandalism, it'd be either my wife or daughter - and they're both pretty upset that the bikes are out of commission.
My daughter heard the spoke start hitting the frame when she turned a corner on a smooth street a few days ago. I'd bet anything that's when it broke - while she was riding it.
There are several possibilities. Vandalism isn't one of them.