I tried to practice using the rear panniers and getting used to but I only loaded one and I think unfortunately I ended breaking 2 spokes because of the unbalanced extra weight on the bike/wheel. I stopped and took of the broken spokes out of the wheel and kept riding until the closer bike store where I bought some extra spokes to replace the broken ones and take some for the road as well. I took the bike home on saturday and changed them myself, also tried to align the wheel the best I could only using the brake pads as reference. Consider this was a major repair I think I did pretty good (I'm proud of my wrenching skills). Better it happened here in the city than in the middle of nowhere so I got some practice and confidence in myself after taking the Bike Repair Course last fall.
By the way, if you happen to be interested in taking this Basic Bicycle Repair Course (which it isn't that basic) here is the information. I took it last fall and it was affordable and the teacher (Nani) was an amazing and very patient instructor. Highly recommendable and you will learn a lot by servicing your on bike either you are planning on a long trip or just commuting in the city.
Toronto School District Board
www.learn4life.ca
Bicycle Repair
Countdown to the Trip = 41 Days left
By the way, if you happen to be interested in taking this Basic Bicycle Repair Course (which it isn't that basic) here is the information. I took it last fall and it was affordable and the teacher (Nani) was an amazing and very patient instructor. Highly recommendable and you will learn a lot by servicing your on bike either you are planning on a long trip or just commuting in the city.
Toronto School District Board
www.learn4life.ca
Bicycle Repair
Countdown to the Trip = 41 Days left
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