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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by kersploosh@sh.itjust.works to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca

I lost four spokes on my morning commute when the chain decided to jump off the big cog. Of course I don't have a spoke protector. (Who needs a dork disc? Bad things won't happen if you keep your bike maintained. /s) I was lucky to skid to a stop rather than crash when the rear wheel locked up.

PSA: keep a few zip ties in your repair kit.

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[-] WhyDoYouPersist@lemmy.world 43 points 2 months ago

What a bummer! This looks like you impaled your hand with half a dozen spokes

[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago

Yeah, that happens. Next time wear gloves. ;)

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