All ye damsels ....

[Grog]

One of the mechanics says he's headed down that trail in about 15 minutes, so if I hold tight, he'll put it back.

WOW! That's good service! lucky you!

Sorry about your incident, but frankly, it couldn't have turned out better!! I'm impressed.

[jobob]

Great story !

There's a product called LockTight (it may have a different spelling) which my husband often uses to keep screws from loosening. I don't know if it would be appropriate for your situation but maybe the mechanic could tell you.

[nuthatch]

I was going to guess loc-tite too! What a day! And you sound so organized and cool! I've got the tools on board but I'd probably still be freaking out about being late getting home! It's amazing that you found all those pieces on the trail.

[Nanci]

I was afraid you were going to say the rack went into the spokes and you had a huge crash...Isn't it the best feeling when you pull off an amazing repair all by yourself? I fixed part of the piping/gauge to the well last week- it was so cool to not have to call a plumber!

The Alien has saved me a number of times. I particularly like the little saw/knife. I used it two weeks ago to cut off a dangly bit of taillight attachment that I thought was tucked away, but sprang free into the spokes. The Saturday I used it to cut the headlamp off my helmet, that I had repositioned without test-riding, which was now in my field of view and driving me crazy. (Cable-tied on to prevent escape!)

Nanci

[sydney_b]

I was going to guess loc-tite too! What a day! And you sound so organized and cool! I've got the tools on board but I'd probably still be freaking out about being late getting home! It's amazing that you found all those pieces on the trail.

Thank you! The funniest part was actually feeling pleased that I finally got to use my tools. I haven't even got a flat this year. (knocking on desktop)

Finding the pieces was truly a surprise because they're tiny, smaller than a nickel. I think the leaves kept them from bouncing and the failure was immediate, so they weren't strewn further.

Loc-tite will be applied as well as some compression (?) rings to act as redundant security. The mechanic is also getting a new machine (I forget what it's called) but the rods that attach to the bike and are locked to the rack will be altered such that there is some friction area to prevent slipping. The rods are currently completely smooth.

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[Lise]

Great story, glad it had such a happy ending! I would've been baffled at first to look back and see my rack on the ground. Good job finding the parts. I can't find parts I've dropped on my basement floor! Yay once again for the LBS. Take care, L.

[MomOnBike]

Why am I not surprised that you had things so well together? Good job, BTW.

Which LBS? They need more of my business.

[SadieKate]

All these great minds thinking alike.

While we're on the subject of Loc-tite I'll post a public service announcement. Loc-tite your cleat screws for the same reasons.

[sydney_b]

Why am I not surprised that you had things so well together? Good job, BTW.

Which LBS? They need more of my business.

Monkey Wrench - 12th & P, Nate and Eric -- Two great guys