The left crank on my commuter started creaking last week, and on thursday night I felt some play but didn't stop as it was too wet and miserable to do so. Had a look today and the crank is cracked through. Which I was surprised about as they're workmanlike 105 cranks - not exactly exotic or extra light, and I never sprint or really even get out of the saddle on this bike...
Cheers,
Alan
premature failure?
I have great respect for all those who can break their bikes' cranks... By drafting them.
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I've seen a number of posts on other forums about cracked cranks, so while it's not that common, it does happen.
Bummer. I've snapped cranks and a bottom bracket axle on my old mountain bike, by they arguably got a lot more of a hammering than these.
I put it down to your hellish assault on Melville St each day.
I put it down to your hellish assault on Melville St each day.
Yes, you are a well identified draft target.Bummer. I've snapped cranks and a bottom bracket axle on my old mountain bike, by they arguably got a lot more of a hammering than these.
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It's a natty little hill you don't expect in the relatively flat surrounds of west ryde... I'm glad I didn't experience catastrophic failure whilst standing on the pedals for that last little effort near the top!Bummer. I've snapped cranks and a bottom bracket axle on my old mountain bike, by they arguably got a lot more of a hammering than these.
I put it down to your hellish assault on Melville St each day.
Cheers,
Alan
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