Snapped axels, riddle me this...

[JC]

Originally Posted by Auuteage

I have come to the conclusion that a failed bearing caused my axel to snap. Why? I dont really know much at ALL bout these things. But someone else suggested it could have had a effect, and I know that bearing on that axel was on its way out. My mechanic told me bout 3 services ago, I forgot about it in due course and he said nothing more. I expect my mechanic to find and fix these things.

The wheel/tyre combo cant be helping, and as soon as I find suitable rims (harder than I thought for 16 inch), I will be changing them over.

If you cracked a spoke, or rim on one of the wheels, then I would say that the rims are not suitable. But as you haven't, then I reckon the rims are fine. I would say the wheel bearing theory is closer to the mark.