Man, my luck just is not in with these old bikes. First ride on the Grand Jubile and the rear axle broke. Snapped right at the base of the threads on the drive side.
Judging from the looks of the broken end, it was cracked and then it snapped through yesterday. The previous owner wouldn't have known about the crack, it wasn't visible even with the wheel off.
There's an LBS that might have the axle. I don't think it's standard French as the wheels were custom made for the bike. I think I can make a through-axle if necessary.
Judging from the looks of the broken end, it was cracked and then it snapped through yesterday. The previous owner wouldn't have known about the crack, it wasn't visible even with the wheel off.
There's an LBS that might have the axle. I don't think it's standard French as the wheels were custom made for the bike. I think I can make a through-axle if necessary.