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premature failure?
Posted: 26 Apr 2008, 08:57
by fenn_paddler
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
Posted: 26 Apr 2008, 12:25
by weiyun
I have great respect for all those who can break their bikes' cranks... By drafting them.
Posted: 26 Apr 2008, 18:40
by mikesbytes
I've seen a number of posts on other forums about cracked cranks, so while it's not that common, it does happen.
Posted: 26 Apr 2008, 21:37
by williamd
My wife was complaining about my crank and premature ??????
Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 12:41
by Huw
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.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 12:54
by weiyun
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.
Yes, you are a well identified draft target.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008, 13:47
by fenn_paddler
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.
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!
Cheers,
Alan