Broken down :(

kamilb1998 · 08, January, 2013 - 15:38:27

No idea what the problem is yet but the outer part of the gearbox - the part that drives the belt - seems to have collapsed resulting in no drive.

Driving along this morning with headphones in, it suddenly started slowing down. I removed my headphones to hear a loud grinding noise. I pulled over and removed the wheel expecting it to be a dislodged drive transfer plate on the wheel. Oh, how wrong I was

. I pedalled it slowly due to a dodgy freewheel - I have already emailed Karl to check if be has one - and I nursed it to school and was only 5 mins late. (Note to self: must wake up earlier

).

Now awaiting recovery in the form of a minibus/estate car taxi.

danny7147 · 08, January, 2013 - 16:01:48

That's really annoying! Let us know when you find out what's happened!

kamilb1998 · 08, January, 2013 - 16:03:59

Can't be bothered to go an diagnose the fault right now - may do later - but here's the obligatory 'on the recovery truck' picture.

danny7147 · 08, January, 2013 - 16:30:31

Nice looking bike! What batteries do you use in yours?

radiomarty · 08, January, 2013 - 17:22:38

Hi Kamilb - sorry to hear about your breakdown- I think you do more mileage than anyone else and really test the reliability of the vehicle - so it would be interesting to know what the fault is - if you need any help / parts etc i'm sure between us we can help - Marty

kamilb1998 · 08, January, 2013 - 17:28:44

Well, this is quite clearly the component that failed. Now got to find a replacement.

radiomarty · 08, January, 2013 - 17:39:17

Hi Kamilb - due to the mileage you do it maybe worth considering one of Chas's metal ones ?

kamilb1998 · 08, January, 2013 - 17:48:19

Quote from: radiomarty on 08, January, 2013 - 17:39:17
Hi Kamilb - due to the mileage you do it maybe worth considering one of Chas's metal ones ?

Yeah, will be dropping him an email.

Luke S · 08, January, 2013 - 17:50:54

Your not having much luck with your C5 lately

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER · 08, January, 2013 - 19:39:45

Hi it looks like the large bearing failed Check it out ..Also are the two small bearings that go inside the gearbox ok..

kamilb1998 · 08, January, 2013 - 19:43:54

Quote from: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 08, January, 2013 - 19:39:45
Hi it looks like the large bearing failed Check it out ..Also are the two small bearings that go inside the gearbox ok..

Yeah, I guess it could have done. It did feel a little slower than usual like something was causing drag.

Did you get my email about the metal gearbox insert?

Luke S · 08, January, 2013 - 19:47:40

How will you be commuting to and from school $:-\$ $:-\$

kamilb1998 · 08, January, 2013 - 19:48:57

Quote from: Luke Salsbury on 08, January, 2013 - 19:47:40
How will you be commuting to and from school $:-\$ $:-\$

Will have to get the bus.

Luke S · 08, January, 2013 - 19:51:40

More reliable the bus, I would rather use a C5 it would be more fun

kamilb1998 · 08, January, 2013 - 19:53:52

Quote from: Luke Salsbury on 08, January, 2013 - 19:51:40
More reliable the bus, I would rather use a C5 it would be more fun

That's why I use the C5. I wouldn't say the bus is more reliable, it broke down a couple of time too in the year that I was on it - the Sinclair has only really broken down once in over a year.

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Broken down :(