[jacksonpt]

OK, so this isn't as severe as what Splat and Westy did, but it's the first time I've ever broken a "significant" part of the bike. I've taco'd wheels and shattered d/r and such, but nothing like this. Fortunately, this should be easy to fix, and I'll probably replace all the bearings while I have it apart.

 

[Tame Ape]

fatty!

 

[chicodude]

Uh....What am I lookin at anyways?

 

[Quo Fan]

Easy, some bailing wire and electrical tape, and that baby is ready to rock and roll again!

 

[Westy]

Swing link on a 575. Wouldn't think that was a very high stress member, I was wrong. Don't you need special tools to remove the bushings/bearing on the 575?

 

[Echo]

That is literally the first time I've ever heard of one of those bikes breaking.

At least you know you will be taken care of

 

[bluebug32]

Damn, there must be something in the water this week

Wonder who's next??

 

[Echo]

Damn, there must be something in the water this week

Wonder who's next??

I've only been riding my road bike on my rollers so I think I'm safe.

 

[robdamanii]

I've only been riding my road bike on my rollers so I think I'm safe.

Unless you fall off and snap a chainstay or something.

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

I've only been riding my road bike on my rollers so I think I'm safe.

you obviously ride the rollers better than i do

 

[T-Blazer]

Jackson, I can get you that and I have the bearing/bushing tool. Call me!

Victor

 

[jacksonpt]

Jackson, I can get you that and I have the bearing/bushing tool. Call me!

Victor

Sounds good. I'm actually in the process of buying a couple of project bikes, so I should have a decent list of parts I need here in a week or so. Once I know what I have and what I need, I'll get a list together for you and make the drive out.

 

[MMcG]

wow - that's a wild spot for a break!

Cool that you've got such awesome LBS support on your side!!!

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Easy, some bailing wire and electrical tape, and that baby is ready to rock and roll again!

baling

 

[loco-gringo]

You should have bought a mass produced Giant.

 

[brungeman]

Swing link on a 575. Wouldn't think that was a very high stress member, I was wrong. Don't you need special tools to remove the bushings/bearing on the 575?

yes and no! I have never seen one break there either, and you should use the pusher/puller tool, but if you have access to an "arbor press" and the correct size spacers (or are good with a socket set and a vice), you can remove and replace without the special tool.

Jackson, from what everyone has told me though, Victor is the man, and will be able to take care of you! good luck!

BTW what projects you pickin up?

 

[Westy]

Good luck with the new link Jackson, it should be an easy fix.

 

[jacksonpt]

BTW what projects you pickin up?

A steel SS frame and a DJ/urban frame. Both are actually more than just frames, but neither are complete bikes. I just gotta sit down and make a list of what I'm getting with each bike, then start filling in the holes.

 

[I Are Baboon]

If you guys were like me and didn't ride your bikes, your stuff wouldn't break so much.

 

[McGRP01]

I blame Kenda.

 

[Westy]

If you guys were like me and didn't ride your bikes, your stuff wouldn't break so much.

Nah, Splat, Jackson and I are just sooo Xtreme!!!!!111

 

[jacksonpt]

Nah, Splat, Jackson and I are just sooo Xtreme!!!!!111

wurd - chek my cuztum title yo.