The day the BB died

[REKIBorter]

I swapped bikes with LGF on a ride up a Thetford Forest. My massive strength caused the BB to explode after a few pedal strokes. What should I do? Feel guilty and replace the BB, or, it was going to fail soon anyway so don't worry about it.

 

[firedfromthecircus]

The honourable thing to do is offer to replace the BB.

All bike swaps should be conducted on a gentleman's 'you bend it you buy it' policy.

 

[fagin]

Sue him for trying to injure you with a crappy sub standard bike.

 

[legrandefromage]

 

[WD Pro]

Acording to the bargin section - there on special at the moment ;-)

WD

 

[Skeelsie]

Where there's blame there's a claim.

 

[The History Man]

£8.99 and a hug.

 

[rosstheboss]

Sabotage!!!

 

[njgoldby]

"What should i do?"
Swap back, and enjoy the rest of the day riding. Simples!

 

[REKIBorter]

Re:

It was only a 4 mile hike back to the car park. Between Gruff and myself we pushed him along where we could.

It was really weird. First sign was the chain came off the front chainring then the BB made this awful grinding noise. By the end the BB axle was rattling around in the BB shell. As I said I only went along for no more than 10 pedal strokes. I blame LGF for leaving it in such a high gear and using shonky secondhand parts