missing chainring bolt
 

I got a little carried away today when reassembling my crank today and broke a chainring bolt from my 5 bolt double crank.

I have no way to get to the bike shop without my bike, so would I be alright if I ride 5 miles missing a bolt from my crank?

Sure. Just take it easy.

You broke it how? AL Chainring bolts? Overtorque? If you ride it to your shop, put the least amount of power into the cranks as necessary.

Lower the seat and just schluff your way there!

I had a bicycle that was missing a chain ring bolt and it took me 2 years to realize it. You'll be fine without one bolt.

It might be ok temporarily and with gentle use, but it's just asking for trouble in the long term.

Did you know you can drive around with only 3/4 or 4/5 bolts holding the wheels on your car as a temporary measure until you get to a service station? same deal with chainring bolts.

I rode with 2/5 bolts for several miles, no problem.

I have broken chainring bolts and lost a wheel off my car once doing just that! Fortunately nobody was killed either time. Losing the car wheel was far more spectacular.

...lol

I too have ridden a bike with one of the chainring bolts missing for months without noticing. Take it easy and you'll be fine.

O_o

Now, that's sketchy...

I've bent a chain-ring that had a couple of bolts loosen and one fell off. I was cranking up a steep hill. Take it easy and get a replacement ASAP.