Only once, which was on my road bike. Bent the derailleur hanger. Didn’t notice. Consequently put the derailleur into the spokes, and snapped the dropout in two.
Just came across this comic strip, this one’s a gem. I had a nice run in with some black ice last winter. I had wiped out and was picking my bike up before I even really understood what had happened. Black ice is a harsh mistress.
Once was enough; now I use studded tires.
I must be a slow learner…took four ice crashes before I broke down and got some Nokians.
Only once, which was on my road bike. Bent the derailleur hanger. Didn’t notice. Consequently put the derailleur into the spokes, and snapped the dropout in two.
Hehe, I did this a few weeks ago… Not so fun.
Not a problem here in Australia.
Just came across this comic strip, this one’s a gem. I had a nice run in with some black ice last winter. I had wiped out and was picking my bike up before I even really understood what had happened. Black ice is a harsh mistress.