Originally Posted by
rccardr
Many years ago, rebuilt a Cannondale ST and took it out for a vigorous 35 mile morning shakedown ride.
All was fine. Bike shifted flawlessly, rode well, and I was feeling pretty good about the final product.
Then I pulled up to the front door, picked up the bike to carry it inside...and the front wheel fell off.
Hadn't tightened the front QR.
Good thing I hadn't tried to bunny hop the thing....
Doc, that is very humble of you to share and also very entertaining! It is also something many of us can relate to, I have built a few classic bikes and occasionally I get so excited about the “shakedown ride” that I overlook something simple. I force myself , now , to stop and go over the basic assembly that I did with a critical eye.