Bicycle Diaries
30 years riding, 15 years writing
4th broken spoke
Towards the end of yesterday’s ride, I noticed the rear wheel wobbling a bit. After the ride an inspection turned up another broken spoke. That’s 4 now, heck I could of been well on my way towards a wheel rebuild by now.
After I finished up the yard, Mondays is our usual work on the lawn day, I rode the bike over to Ultimate Bicycle. Mike, the owner, and I discussed my options. A new wheel off the rack, a wheel rebuild, or maybe trade up towards a new bike.
Mike showed me this really nice Trek, a cross between a road and mountain bike. Slimmer tires than a mountain bike, but not as skinny as a road bike. Front suspension, Shimano components and a nice color scheme. Since I normally ride the Greenway, I’m not out there rock jumping, it would be a bike that would get me around quite a bit faster.
I opted to have a new spoke installed. When the 5th spoke breaks I’ll make up my mind, wheel rebuild or a new bike.
MTB: distance 19.12 miles, average speed 14.0 mph.
Charlotte, NC
Spent 10 years in Charlotte, a block away from an entrance to the McAlpine Creek Greenway.
Switched to a mountain bike from the road bikes I was accustomed to riding for 15 years.
The time spent on these trails was most appreciated.
Trek Fuel 70
