spokes break on brand new rim..

boltonib · #1 10-21-2009, 10:32 PM

Hey i just installed a bmp FD kit on my gary fisher with a dax titan. I was riding it this evening when i noticed a loud pop. I looked down and one of the supporting rods had become loose and the screw was gone. I then noticed that one of the spokes broke away from the rim. I proceded to ride b/c my house was not 20 feet away and another spoke broke loose. What do you think the problem was in this case.. i was carrying a 50 lb bag of groceries on my back and i weigh 180 lbs. I was thinking maybe the screw popped loose and got caught up in the wheel and broke a spoke but i am curious of your opinions. Thanks so much for your help...

P.S where can i get a good rear rim that wont break/ how can i prevent this from happening again...

azbill · #2 10-22-2009, 12:35 PM

welcome

is bolton your last name ???
mine is boulton

george_n_texas · #3 10-22-2009, 01:21 PM

I weigh 250 and I carry lots of groceries from wal-mart a mile away with no problem so far. I do have an older mountain bike seems to have pretty stiff spokes. I think they make mountain bikes with better spokes for rough riding off trail. Just a suggestion I am fairely new to this stuff.

boltonib · #4 10-23-2009, 05:26 AM

thanks 4 the feedback yall,,, im pretty sure that one of the support bars just got tangled in the spokes and broke a few of them. My bike is running great right now with the titan and i cant wait to get my twist throttle in the mail bc i am using a makeshift keychain ring throttle handle( go button)..
Cheers

robin · #5 10-23-2009, 12:01 PM

I broke lots of spokes using the rag joint-hardly a loose one now with the sprocket adapter kit !!

**2door** · #6 10-23-2009, 01:38 PM

Welcome to the forum. This is the right place for help.
Sounds like you're right about the support breaking your spokes but if you decide to replace the rim with a heavier one here's a link to the Husky offerings> Wheels: Husky Bicycles
Tom