pedal snapped off...
06-24-11 | 06:18 AM
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From: joisey
pedal snapped off...
towards the end of my ride this morning - i pedaled home on the 'nub' - not easy - had to walk the last hill
this ever happen to anyone - i'm a masher - outta of the saddle - and big - 6'2 205 - but still i was suprised - the pedal must of bent during an out of saddle climb - as it had a wobble - i noticed it was bent but was only 5 miles from home so i figured ah i'll just replace at home (no other choice actually) - 2 more miles and snapski
i prepare for everything (thats why my pack weighs in 10lbs+)
but i aint carrying spare pedals
this ever happen to anyone - i'm a masher - outta of the saddle - and big - 6'2 205 - but still i was suprised - the pedal must of bent during an out of saddle climb - as it had a wobble - i noticed it was bent but was only 5 miles from home so i figured ah i'll just replace at home (no other choice actually) - 2 more miles and snapski
i prepare for everything (thats why my pack weighs in 10lbs+)
but i aint carrying spare pedals
06-24-11 | 06:27 AM
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From: joisey
my kabuki - its cursed actually - i think its the demonic face on the headbadge
i cant get a good ride on it
mysterious pinch flats
punctures
loose cotters
creakin saddle
its always something
today my ride was going well and i thought - aaaaah - this is nice...and then...
i cant get a good ride on it
mysterious pinch flats
punctures
loose cotters
creakin saddle
its always something
today my ride was going well and i thought - aaaaah - this is nice...and then...
06-24-11 | 07:07 AM
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What kind of pedal was it?
06-24-11 | 07:32 AM
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From: joisey
06-25-11 | 12:58 PM
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Marley - To bad - This also happened to me as a kid about 10 - Bam I was in the gutter with on coming traffic and in front of my friends unable to cry till I got home - My Western Flyer had failed me - Glad you are OK and I hope this does not keep you from continuing to torture your pedals in a crawl - I am going out to the garage to check my pedals right now cause you know - Some times its just your turn...
06-25-11 | 06:50 PM
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From: joisey
thanks guys - the kabuki and i got back to business this morning with a new pedal and it gave me the best ride since i've had it - i would say the issues this bike has had have finally been ironed out - i was showing my buddy - to snap the pedal like that - well - u couldnt do it if u tried
06-25-11 | 06:54 PM
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You didn't break your ankle and you found a workaround.
06-25-11 | 07:50 PM
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