Originally Posted by
UsedToBeFaster
Why?
Because there usually isn't anyone to blame or beech about.
My highlights, in order of least terrifying to most:
- bent chain while climbing up a short 15-20% rise, jammed up the FD, cranks stopped, I stopped, I fell sideways. Luckily going slower than walking pace.
- one corner of my stem faceplate cracked and handlebars slipped down. Was just starting my roll into a long descent and was able to slow and stop.
- flange of rear hub broke, setting free 3 spokes. At speed on a descent, but luckily the wobble wasn't so bad and I came to a stop.
- instant front wheel blow out at speed on a long steady descent. Luckily I was on a straight. Tyre stayed on. With every moment I was slowing, I thought "this will hurt less". I finally came to a stop gently. Breathing rapidly, pulse high, ass clenched like it could crush rocks. Other riders pulled up behind me we WIDE eyes. Bought a lottery ticket that day.