Trek 1000, Titan Matrix rims, Michelin Pro 3 tires. Rear wheel, tube installed over 1000 miles ago. Not a blow out, just came off rim, riding on flat road at approx. 15 mph. Though I replaced the tube, the one I was riding with still holds air.
Two or three rides prior to this, I started to notice a "creaking" noise, from the rear of the bike, while I was riding the max speed that I can ride, and also when riding up hill (in other words, when the bike is under some stress). The creaking noise persists even while free wheeling at high speeds, and down hill.
My wife, riding behind me, insists that I hit a rock, which is entirely possible, but I swear I didn't see, or feel like I hit anything.
I've been a bit cautious lately, and concerned I might have an issue riding down hill at higher speeds.
So, do you think this was just a fluke? Should I be concerned? Any advice about the creaking noise?
thx,
Bob R
Two or three rides prior to this, I started to notice a "creaking" noise, from the rear of the bike, while I was riding the max speed that I can ride, and also when riding up hill (in other words, when the bike is under some stress). The creaking noise persists even while free wheeling at high speeds, and down hill.
My wife, riding behind me, insists that I hit a rock, which is entirely possible, but I swear I didn't see, or feel like I hit anything.
I've been a bit cautious lately, and concerned I might have an issue riding down hill at higher speeds.
So, do you think this was just a fluke? Should I be concerned? Any advice about the creaking noise?
thx,
Bob R