turbo 'crash'

mathematics
mathematics Posts: 453
edited July 2014 in Road general
Hi all

Just had a slip out of my turbo.

The front slipped out of the block, and then my bike came out the turbo. Will it have done any damage to the bike?

The rear wheel still looks to run true in the turbo and I think it feels ok on a little ride up the road.

Chris

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  • drlodge
    drlodge Posts: 4,826
    There is no way anyone but you would know the answer to that question unless they can actually see the bike - carefully inspect the bike and if you're not confident doing this, take it to a shop.
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  • lawrences
    lawrences Posts: 1,011
    Nope it's a write off.
  • mathematics
    mathematics Posts: 453
    lawrences wrote:
    Nope it's a write off.

    Assume you're taking the wee wee?! :)
  • mathematics
    mathematics Posts: 453
    drlodge wrote:
    There is no way anyone but you would know the answer to that question unless they can actually see the bike - carefully inspect the bike and if you're not confident doing this, take it to a shop.

    What should I be looking for in particular?
  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    mathematics wrote:
    drlodge wrote:
    There is no way anyone but you would know the answer to that question unless they can actually see the bike - carefully inspect the bike and if you're not confident doing this, take it to a shop.

    What should I be looking for in particular?

    Damage! ffs... ;)
  • Colinthecop
    Colinthecop Posts: 996
    Did you shoot forward at 25mph with flailing arms in a style that would be an immediate youtube hit if it had been recorded..?


    I've always imagined a bike would do that if it slipped out a turbo.
  • bianchimoon
    bianchimoon Posts: 3,942
    more than likely be absolutely fine, anything major you'd have noticed straightaway, if you're concerned take it to your LBS
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  • Frank Wilson
    Frank Wilson Posts: 930
    Imposter wrote:
    mathematics wrote:
    drlodge wrote:
    There is no way anyone but you would know the answer to that question unless they can actually see the bike - carefully inspect the bike and if you're not confident doing this, take it to a shop.

    What should I be looking for in particular?

    Damage! ffs... ;)

    Post of the day Imposter.
  • mathematics
    mathematics Posts: 453
    Imposter wrote:
    mathematics wrote:
    drlodge wrote:
    There is no way anyone but you would know the answer to that question unless they can actually see the bike - carefully inspect the bike and if you're not confident doing this, take it to a shop.

    What should I be looking for in particular?

    Damage! ffs... ;)

    Haha - how thick must you think I am?! ;) I guess I worded my post wrongly I was wondering if there any specific damage you could do in such a situation. I'm pretty new to this game I still think my road bike is pretty fragile!!

    Anyway had a look can't see any breaks bends or anything, wheels spin pretty well so fingers crossed all ok. I'll ride out tomorrow and find out!!

    Chris
  • lawrences
    lawrences Posts: 1,011
    No, how is the Turbo?
  • mathematics
    mathematics Posts: 453
    Seems fine ta - only time will tell I guess
  • lawrences
    lawrences Posts: 1,011
    Take it to the LBS for their opinion. A damaged turbo is a sad turbo.
  • mathematics
    mathematics Posts: 453
    What kind of thing could I have done to it?
  • lawrences
    lawrences Posts: 1,011
    Damaged it structurally that is invisible to the naked eye. Next time you ride your turbo down a descent it might give out on you.
  • mathematics
    mathematics Posts: 453
    lawrences wrote:
    Damaged it structurally that is invisible to the naked eye. Next time you ride your turbo down a descent it might give out on you.


    down a descent??
  • chris_bass
    chris_bass Posts: 4,913
    mathematics wrote:
    lawrences wrote:
    Damaged it structurally that is invisible to the naked eye. Next time you ride your turbo down a descent it might give out on you.


    down a descent??


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  • mfin
    mfin Posts: 6,729
    Imposter wrote:
    mathematics wrote:
    drlodge wrote:
    There is no way anyone but you would know the answer to that question unless they can actually see the bike - carefully inspect the bike and if you're not confident doing this, take it to a shop.

    What should I be looking for in particular?

    Damage! ffs... ;)

    :):):)
  • norvernrob
    norvernrob Posts: 1,448
    Whatever you do, don't swap the turbo for a set of rollers. You'll need 6 new bikes in the first week.
  • earthvspace4XTuUWcX
    earthvspace4XTuUWcX Posts: 322
    :lol::lol::lol:
    This thread is making my broken ribs hurt, and no, before you ask, I didnt crash my turbo :)
  • sub55
    sub55 Posts: 1,025
    I broke a rib on a turbo !!!


    I was actually using the rollers at the time !!
    God that hurt.
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  • mm1
    mm1 Posts: 1,063
    Never crashed off the turbo (have punctured on it though) and not likely to as it is gathering dust in the shed, but in the 1970s I came off rollers at speed and crashed into the sideboard Mum was not amused.
  • lancew
    lancew Posts: 680
    Have you checked your skewers? Take the quick release off and make sure there's no damage on the rear wheel from where it ripped itself out of the screws.

    Aside from that look for any bends in the seat stays and chain stays. I assume this is a carbon bike? Even then remember that it's actually quite hard to damage them no matter what the internet tells us. The guys at cyclist had to literally hit one with a sledge hammer to properly snap one.
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  • MiddleRinger
    MiddleRinger Posts: 678
    Imposter wrote:
    mathematics wrote:
    What should I be looking for in particular?

    Damage! ffs... ;)


    Brilliant! :lol: Post of the year, let alone day!
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  • term1te
    term1te Posts: 1,462
    I had an accident on a turbo trainer once many years ago when my then very young daughter ran in front of me and I instinctively swerved to avoid her. The bike remained attached to the turbo, but everything fell on its side. No damage, much embarrassment.
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  • jimmythecuckoo
    jimmythecuckoo Posts: 4,719
    I fell off mine in to a bread bin once. Really painful.

    Not at all funny at the time as I trapped a nerve in my shoulder.

    Didnt damage the bike though.
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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Bread bin. Pain-ful !

    Geddit ???
  • mfin
    mfin Posts: 6,729
    cougie wrote:
    Bread bin. Pain-ful !

    Geddit ???

    Yes, the Pain syllable doesn't sound the same at all but it is the French for 'bread'. That is absolutely hilarious!
  • chris_bass
    chris_bass Posts: 4,913
    jimmythecuckoo wrote:
    I fell off mine in to a bread bin once. Really painful.

    Not at all funny at the time as I trapped a nerve in my shoulder.

    Didnt damage the bike though.

    must have been a big bread bin
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  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 8,295
    V-Tech Turbo kicked in, YO!







    edit, ffs strike through doesn't work on this forum...
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