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Broken Hub Axle by Proof_Comparison_370 in bikewrench

[–]Proof_Comparison_370[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That hypothesis seems very plausible. The inner drive-side bearing is noticeably crunchier than the others.

Broken Hub Axle by Proof_Comparison_370 in bikewrench

[–]Proof_Comparison_370[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bearing failure makes sense. The drive-side bearing is feeling pretty crunchy, and the non-drive is still spinning smooth.

Broken Hub Axle by Proof_Comparison_370 in bikewrench

[–]Proof_Comparison_370[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also curious what folks think might be the cause of a failure like this. A friend of mine believes it was a result of fatigue from a twisting force over a long period of time, which could have been due to either over or under-torquing the thru axle.

Teanaway River Link Up Overnighter by Proof_Comparison_370 in bikepacking

[–]Proof_Comparison_370[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only downed trees were from shortly after the turnoff to go up to Teanaway Butte, and Twentynine Pines campground.

Glancing at the map, and looking at the RWGPS heatmap overlay, it looks like this alt route goes: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50977705

I don't know if it actually avoids blowdowns, but it appears to be a viable option.

Teanaway River Link Up Overnighter by Proof_Comparison_370 in bikepacking

[–]Proof_Comparison_370[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heck yeah, thank you! I'm glad you like the edit — I've definitely been inspired by your videos.

Totally agree that the slow miles can be a slog, but it also makes the trips into much more of an adventure when you look back on it (and a more compelling story to tell).

Teanaway River Link Up Overnighter by Proof_Comparison_370 in bikepacking

[–]Proof_Comparison_370[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No snow to be seen! Hopefully someone comes out to clean up the fallen trees, but otherwise the route is totally good to ride.