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Sep. 4th, 2008
Crappity crap crap
Sep. 4th, 2008 08:14 pmI said earlier today that the gravel roads were wrecking my bike. I had a weird noise today, and this evening I found the cause.
Broken axle.
I've sort of wanted to build a new rear wheel anyway; I used too narrow of a rim last time. Now the question is whether to stick with the ancient freewheel technology that the bike has now, or switch to a freehub/cassette. It looks like I can get a 7 speed cassette, so that should still work with my shifters. If it gets to the point where I needed to build a new wheel AND replace the shifters and derailler and maybe other stuff, it might get to the point where I'd just look at getting a new bike. And honestly, I've been riding for a few years now, and at this point I pretty much know what I want in a bike, and it'd be steel and probably $800 or so, unless I find something nice used. And I don't really want to spend $800 right now, but if I'm looking at putting $300 into a $300 bike, it might be the best decision.
Time to go shop for parts. I'm betting I can put together a new rear wheel for maybe $120 or so.
Broken axle.
I've sort of wanted to build a new rear wheel anyway; I used too narrow of a rim last time. Now the question is whether to stick with the ancient freewheel technology that the bike has now, or switch to a freehub/cassette. It looks like I can get a 7 speed cassette, so that should still work with my shifters. If it gets to the point where I needed to build a new wheel AND replace the shifters and derailler and maybe other stuff, it might get to the point where I'd just look at getting a new bike. And honestly, I've been riding for a few years now, and at this point I pretty much know what I want in a bike, and it'd be steel and probably $800 or so, unless I find something nice used. And I don't really want to spend $800 right now, but if I'm looking at putting $300 into a $300 bike, it might be the best decision.
Time to go shop for parts. I'm betting I can put together a new rear wheel for maybe $120 or so.