Ziggy122 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Cycling home today after school.... and there is a loud crunching grinding noise and look what i've found Yup My rear gear bracket broke - got caught in my wheel and snapped my chain Luckily i wasn't go fast ( i was actually turning around) But me been heavy + a heavy school bag + lots other runs of going fast has taken its toll That new rear bracket is gonna cost :| :( The link in the chains easy tho Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc 4 life Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 lolz. unlucky. yes very luck you werent going fast could have done some real damage to yourself if you had been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losidan Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) i remember racing at a downhill national in fort william (poss cleveland, my memory is terrible) years ago when a guys frame snapped at the front at full chat...not pretty Edited September 13, 2007 by losidan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 lolz. unlucky. yes very luck you werent going fast could have done some real damage to yourself if you had been. Yup it is And it would of done more damage by actually damaging the rear derailer and even the spoke i remember racing at a downhill national in fort william (poss cleveland, my memory is terrible) years ago when a guys frame snapped at the front at full chat...not pretty I saw a guy riding down the side of a volcano on a tv prog called "wacked out sports" This guy was doing over 130kmh down this volcano His front forks came undone/off and he went flying for a good few hundread meters If any1 would happen to know the Item number or what i need for to replace the bracket For a Carrera Kracken 06 Rear Bottom bracket i would be very greatful Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggles Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 i did this on my bike. twice. both while moving at considerable speed wasn't fun, seconds time was on dirt so want as bad. I took it to a awesome shop the second time and they used a stronger one off a different bike and filled it to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Wiggles are they actually called a bottom bracket? Or something else? Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggles Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 im not sure either that or a derailer bracket. they appear to be like a sacrificial part as they allways break but i suppose its better than snapping your derailer i supose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb2120 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 They're called rear mech/derailleur hangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom56 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 its only gonna be a few quid for a new mech hanger so you better be thank-ful its not part of the frame like my mates was. once its snaped thats the frame dumped. ive snaped countless mech hangers but only costed me £3 for a new one then i snaped the frame...but it was only a protype frame and in the end never went on production due to week joints and kept flexing a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc 4 life Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 the bottom bracket is basically the crank minus the arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron C1 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 bottom bracket is what ur cranks bolt too! i bust a frame like this at full chat 1 day in the mournes! was a scary experiance gettin catapulted over the front down a big drop off!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 sorry my bad I didnt mean to call it a BB i was tlking to sum1 else about it but yea halfords said the same thing this parts meant to break - to prevent damage to the frame/derailer While thats in then - For a new Hanger - Chain fixing - Bearing cleaning/BB replacement/Sorting - Front Break reprofiling/adjusting luckily labour costs are £0.00 Due to the cycle plan (god it helps save the ££$$££) It still gonna cost.... Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samij121 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 had this happen in mid air. was quite scary i panicked and bailed. luckily only about 3 ft from the ground, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybasher Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 sorry my bad I didnt mean to call it a BB i was tlking to sum1 else about it but yea halfords said the same thing this parts meant to break - to prevent damage to the frame/derailer While thats in then - For a new Hanger - Chain fixing - Bearing cleaning/BB replacement/Sorting - Front Break reprofiling/adjusting luckily labour costs are £0.00 Due to the cycle plan (god it helps save the ££$$££) It still gonna cost.... Ziggy oh wow thats sweet dude.. thats saved u loads cus most shops charge like £13 an hour labour gear hangers are expensive i had to get one for a bike i fixed for a friends kona it cost £14 bb replacement isnt too bad quite easy to do too i would think its easy to do tho being a cycle mechanic if ya ever need help just pm me mate also i always have gd bits i dnt need for sale happy riding mate steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 oh wow thats sweet dude.. thats saved u loads cus most shops charge like £13 an hour labour gear hangers are expensive i had to get one for a bike i fixed for a friends kona it cost £14 bb replacement isnt too bad quite easy to do too i would think its easy to do tho being a cycle mechanic if ya ever need help just pm me mate also i always have gd bits i dnt need for sale happy riding mate steve Carrera Krakens are like £20 for the hanger The Bottom brackets im killing very regulary Oh well - as long as its sorted after everything Im seriously missing it tho Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley b4 123 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I had a good one on my bike today i was coming down a road pretty fast and a car pulled out infront of me and didnt accelrate away and i sat on everything but still ran into the back of him ive got a feeling ive buckled my front wheel. He drove off pretty quick when i got off my bike and started walking towards his door. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisher Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 (edited) Ash i had a good one today to 180 the faking to spin out noone told me about the car flicked it out and i skidded to a stop next to the car and i shouted and it was my form tutor so shes going to be mad tomorrow but oh well Ziggy i know what you mean i miss my bike loads when it breaks hopefully you'll get it back soon Edited September 17, 2007 by fisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley b4 123 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 It annoys me when people act like bikes dont belong on the road ive had 3 incidents involving cars in the last month 2 on the same stretch of road. Hope you get that fix soon antee luckly for me it was my dads bike i snapped the chain on my bike last week just need to get round ot fixing it. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 I own the road near me I've had complaints about me going too fast around the pavements But hey - when there is speed ur better off using it Tbh the road is for 4 wheels not 2 wheels and 2 feet Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koroshko Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 street is for riding shred it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 street is for riding shred it A MEN!! I've been clocked at 30mph on a straight Just no1 dares try me downhill Oh well Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley b4 123 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Bring it ziggy ill have you anyday ill have you. I can overtake cars lol. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc_mad Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 most of the time i ride between cars and get THEM to crash and they say them rear hangers are ment to save the bike i broke 3 and everytime f* the wheel and derailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 most of the time i ride between cars and get THEM to crash and they say them rear hangers are ment to save the bike i broke 3 and everytime f* the wheel and derailer and ur away and gone u have to love the agility you have over cars and i hope the hanger breaking was just a failsafe as they say it is and im not challenging any1 I wanna be clocked tho would be good Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Now here comes the BIG OUCH Got the call from halfords - as its been looked at today (bout time they've had it a week) and I got a parts quote and price So lets start New Rear Mech Hanger £10 New Chain £10 New Rear Cassette 16.99 2 new crankbearing since i've worn them out (Why coat them in chrome anyway? u wont see em?) At about £14 in total they said its gonna cost £51.97!!! :o I dropped dead.... Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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