Got my finger caught in between the cog & chain tonight
06-14-07, 10:29 PM
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Got my finger caught in between the cog & chain tonight
Sucks every time and I never learn. I have a kick ass dura ace 16t puncture in my fingernail. Owie. Chain's clean though.
06-14-07, 10:43 PM
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Naaw, I'm sure it's fine. Hell, I'm still typing like a pro. The cog and chain were almost new so everything's real clean. I hosed it down with simple green and I'm pretty sure that thwarts any impending infection. Fixed gear fun!
06-14-07, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ThrottleJock
Naaw, I'm sure it's fine. Hell, I'm still typing like a pro. The cog and chain were almost new so everything's real clean. I hosed it down with simple green and I'm pretty sure that thwarts any impending infection. Fixed gear fun!
06-15-07, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ThrottleJock
Naaw, I'm sure it's fine. Hell, I'm still typing like a pro. The cog and chain were almost new so everything's real clean. I hosed it down with simple green and I'm pretty sure that thwarts any impending infection. Fixed gear fun!
06-15-07, 05:53 AM
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I got my finger caught in the freewheel mechanism on my BMX bike when I was young, tore (not cut) the tip of my finger off.
06-15-07, 06:03 AM
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eeeeee
i'm surprised i haven't done this to myself yet
when do we get to see pictures
i'm surprised i haven't done this to myself yet
when do we get to see pictures
06-15-07, 06:21 AM
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This injury only happens to anal retentive chain cleaners.
--- aaaand ---
this thread is worthless without pics. I'll start:
Lets see your fixed gear bloody fingers!!!!!
--- aaaand ---
this thread is worthless without pics. I'll start:
Lets see your fixed gear bloody fingers!!!!!
06-15-07, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ThrottleJock
Sucks every time and I never learn. I have a kick ass dura ace 16t puncture in my fingernail. Owie. Chain's clean though.
06-15-07, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by anomaly
I got my finger caught in the freewheel mechanism on my BMX bike when I was young, tore (not cut) the tip of my finger off.
yup me too, made hamburger meat outta a 1/2 inch of my finger tip.
It was my chainring though.
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Cut a nail clean in half and left my fingertip numb for a week. Spectacular sight. Was extremely lucky that it didn't get infected, under my nail was nice black grease. When my nail finally decided to come off I was in the middle of the bush on a minimalist 8 day camp. mmmm, hygiene.
06-15-07, 08:49 AM
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My younger brother ran three of his fingertips between his chain and chainring when we were teenagers. That lesson stuck with me and I'm always careful around my drivetrain.
Of course, saying that means I'm going to lose a finger this weekend. Where's some wood I can knock on?
Of course, saying that means I'm going to lose a finger this weekend. Where's some wood I can knock on?
06-15-07, 09:12 AM
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I can't understand how people can be this clumsy and somehow reach the age of 16. Esp. those who catch fingers in there repeatedly.
But yeah, congrats for not getting it quite chopped off and I hope you heal fine.
But yeah, congrats for not getting it quite chopped off and I hope you heal fine.
06-15-07, 02:33 PM
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joined the club a couple of months back, have almost got a nail back and my finger still feels a bit weird from the fracture the sprocket gave me… this is about 2 weeks after surgery
06-16-07, 08:16 AM
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did it on my road bike 3 days ago. just a bruise, so I'm damned lucky.
i like those reservoir / rotating brush chain cleaners. much cleaner results, and no hospital waiting rooms
i like those reservoir / rotating brush chain cleaners. much cleaner results, and no hospital waiting rooms
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Just jammed my finger today.
Working on building up my first fixie, got my finger pulled into the front cog and chain.
A tooth punctured my fingertip, but fortunately missed the bone.
Went to the ER, waited for 3 hours, got a bandaid and left.
Working on building up my first fixie, got my finger pulled into the front cog and chain.
A tooth punctured my fingertip, but fortunately missed the bone.
Went to the ER, waited for 3 hours, got a bandaid and left.
06-20-07, 08:35 PM
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am i the only one that removes the chain to clean (unless its a quick wipe down)?
06-20-07, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by rodri9o
am i the only one that removes the chain to clean (unless its a quick wipe down)?
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