The little bits at the end of your fork that keep your front wheel in place when the QR skewer is only a little loose are called lawyers. They can buy you little bit of time, but its limited at best. Today they were able to reach a settlement of a minor skin tax and a few days with bruises. Remember this, next time you might not be as fortunate!
Satire and warnings aside, I’m happy you are ok. I have absolutely done this more than once. Fun fact, if this happens in the grass, your bike will stick like a lawn dart. You will not.
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Ouch, and thank you for sharing. Hopefully it’s not too painful.
What happened? Front QR not tight?
Yikes, you ok? Don’t mind me I need to go get my socket wrench…
It’s called doing preventative maintenance every few rides. Tighten bolts, oil the chain, check tire pressure etc…
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Das a good part dat does wut it sez. It release quickly.
Well there’s your problem. Should’ve attached the front wheel before riding
Damn. What happened? How did the wheel came off?
Rip never4get
[r/thefrontfelloff](https://www.reddit.com/r/frontfelloff/s/zSlYBPbRby)
I think this is appropriate in this case.
The little bits at the end of your fork that keep your front wheel in place when the QR skewer is only a little loose are called lawyers. They can buy you little bit of time, but its limited at best. Today they were able to reach a settlement of a minor skin tax and a few days with bruises. Remember this, next time you might not be as fortunate!
Satire and warnings aside, I’m happy you are ok. I have absolutely done this more than once. Fun fact, if this happens in the grass, your bike will stick like a lawn dart. You will not.