What happened to my bike?

Ripper0428 · 07-21-2010, 02:02 PM

I have a 26" mountain bike that I was riding the other day. I stopped at an intersection for about 30 seconds and when I went to start again the rear wheel popped off. When I look at the hub/axle area it appears that the axle has lengthened and possibly shifted position in the hub. Does anyone know what happened and what I can do to fix it, or should I just take it to the shop.

cyclerUK · 07-21-2010, 02:23 PM

Possibly the axle has snapped?
Or the the fixing nut has come loose.
Check the tightness of the nuts and then get hold of the wheel and see if it wobbles.
If the axle has snapped then part of it should pull out when the wheel is removed.

10 Latest Posts
Effective Breathing Method I use to go u... Yesterday 11:50 PM
"There's been better times Yesterday 10:48 AM
Attack // Force tire style narrow front ... Yesterday 12:47 AM
What was your first bicycle? 05-31-2025 10:43 PM
First long distance ride.. 05-31-2025 10:33 PM
Is anyone riding with music? 05-31-2025 10:12 PM
Great Giro 05-31-2025 09:57 PM
Rusty chain inspite of cleaning,lubing 05-31-2025 09:54 PM
What are your best tips for long rides? 05-31-2025 06:26 PM
Massive Chainring redux 05-30-2025 06:47 PM

Join BikeRide on Strava

Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom