Thanks

[MomOnBike]

Because I bragged that I could change tires in the Can You Fix A Rear Flat? thread, I decided to go out and replace the old, torn up tires on my bike with brand new, shiny (really, there is a reflective strip), light weight tires.

That was when I discovered that my back rim is cracked in about six places. That puppy was ready to blow.

So, thanks, guys for lighting a fire under my tail and getting me out to do some bike maintenance.

I do wish, however, that I discovered the problem before I got the tire nicely seated.

[marni]

sometimes the spirits send you a warning and then just laugh, laugh, laugh. I feel your pain but good thing you found out when you weren't on the bike in the middle of nowhere.

marni

[Velocivixen]

I'm impressed that you went out and did something mechanical! Good for you. My bike hasn't had any problems yet (only 6 months old), but I hope I'll be as motivated as you were when it comes time to actually do something with it.

[MomOnBike]

I'm no heroine for doing my own wrenching, I'm the bike mechanic in this household. DH is a really nice guy but just doesn't get the concept of preventative maintenance.

The good news (really good news) in all of this is that I get a new wheelset out of the deal. As long as I had to have a new rear wheel built up, I decided to have a new front wheel built up as well. After 12,000 miles, I think it is probably time to get a new front braking surface.