Cracks on tab between the two bottom tubes on Gold Rush These tabs aren't structural, but due to the movement of the two tubes, fatigue cracks can develop here.
Cracks on tab between the two bottom tubes on Gold Rush
Title
Cracks on tab between the two bottom tubes on Gold Rush
Exposure
3, ¹⁄₁₂₅ sec at f/8.0
Camera and Lens
Canon Canon PowerShot S330 0 mm
Datetime
Image captured on August 31, 2002 at 09:52:34.
Crack on tab between the two bottom tubes on Gold Rush These tabs aren't structural, but due to the movement of the two tubes, fatigue cracks can develop here.
Crack on tab between the two bottom tubes on Gold Rush
Title
Crack on tab between the two bottom tubes on Gold Rush
Exposure
3, ¹⁄₁₆₀ sec at f/4.7
Camera and Lens
Canon Canon PowerShot S330
Datetime
Image captured on August 31, 2002 at 09:50:38.
Ritchey fork break. "Fork had been creaking for some time, then suddenly felt really loose when climbing out of the saddle." Fortunately, no crash. Boris tells me the fork was new in 1987 (30 years old) and the bike has at least 12000 miles. Photo courtesy of Boris Foelsch.