Built my new Checkpoint SL 3 up from scratch a few months ago. Fast forward to last night, I was on my weekly club gravel ride, on thick/fresh gravel section, so we were all riding near the shoulder where it wasn’t so deep. Hit a big stick/log, it somehow popped up and jammed itself all the way through my rear spokes, followed by a loud crack and a locked up rear wheel. I survived, somehow stayed upright, and didn’t take anyone else down. I'll take that as a win. Shockingly, I was able to ride it (slowly) the remaining 15 miles home.
Sooo… what do you all think about the repairabilty of the wheel and frame? I'm hoping the wheel can be repaired with some new spokes and a rebuild. My guess is the frame is done and I'm in "crash replacement" territory with Trek.
Edit: I'm going to take it into the bike shop for inspection/recommendation regardless, but appreciate the feedback/suggestions from the community.
by chriscweis
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Wow that sucks. Curious to see what happens. Good luck.
Apologies OP but I think this is a write off. The carbon is cracked and it would take one big bump for it to sheer and the whole back of the bike to come apart. Personally if it was me I would use a carbon repair kit then use it as an indoor Zwift bike…
See what Trek can do for you first, but also check with some carbon repair shops. I’ve seen worse issues be fixed and the bike be brought back to life with a good carbon repair shop.