Fell off my Wisper

pl1974

Pedelecer
Oct 1, 2008
109
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Fortunately only hurt my pride :eek:

All happened very quickly, pedal hit floor as i turned back on to cycle path after crossing the road and I was off! After a quick look round to check no one was around I was back on and on my way :)

That's when i realised something felt wrong, sort of wobbly. On further inspection, thankfully it turned out only to be a bent pedal arm on the other side to the chain ring.

Certainly made me think though and made me feel like I was 5 years old again with my grazed knee.

Anyway, anyone know where to get a replacement arm from, is it a standard size?

Thanks,

Paul
 

Mussels

Esteemed Pedelecer
Jun 17, 2008
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Crowborough
Wisper use different crank types depending on the bike and it's age, what do you have?
I've fallen of a few times but not managed to do that yet, that was unlucky.
 

Davanti

Esteemed Pedelecer
Mar 10, 2012
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Fortunately only hurt my pride :eek:

All happened very quickly, pedal hit floor as i turned back on to cycle path after crossing the road and I was off! After a quick look round to check no one was around I was back on and on my way :)
Oh dear; I thought it was just me! ... fell off myself ... twice in first week ... quick look around ... no one seen me ... ... only pride hurt ... can relate to the 5 years old again feeling! ... Pleased you OK ...

GET BACK ON THE HORSE!

Don
 

Wisper Bikes

Trade Member
Apr 11, 2007
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Sevenoaks Kent
Fortunately only hurt my pride :eek:

All happened very quickly, pedal hit floor as i turned back on to cycle path after crossing the road and I was off! After a quick look round to check no one was around I was back on and on my way :)

That's when i realised something felt wrong, sort of wobbly. On further inspection, thankfully it turned out only to be a bent pedal arm on the other side to the chain ring.

Certainly made me think though and made me feel like I was 5 years old again with my grazed knee.

Anyway, anyone know where to get a replacement arm from, is it a standard size?

Thanks,

Paul
Thank goodness it was only your pride Paul!

I've fallen off loads of times and (touch wood) I have not managed to break anything yet, as you say just a dented pride. The worst of all was when I was trying out the 906Alpino for the first time showing off and cornering too fast I hit a patch of what can only be described as green slime most of which ended up on my tan chinos, white shirt, arm and face. When you end up covered in green slime in China..... worry! Again no damage but the Chinese found it exquisitely, tear inducingly, hilarious!

For a replacement it is best to get in touch with your dealer first, failing that contact Wisper support, they will need your frame number to identify the correct part which we will have in stock.

All the best

David
 

neptune

Esteemed Pedelecer
Jan 30, 2012
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Boston lincs
It may be possible to straighten the crank arm, if you have suitable tools, such as a bench vise a big hammer and/or a length of steel pipe that will fit over the crank arm. You MUST remove the crank arm from tha bike first.
 

pl1974

Pedelecer
Oct 1, 2008
109
4
Thanks everyone.

Its a 2009 model, and i did get straight back on as i had 18 (wobbly) miles to do to get back home later that day :eek:

I wondered if i could straighten it, might give that a go as first, if not will call Wisper as I believe the supplier I used no longer sell them.

Thanks,

Paul
 

Hugh

Esteemed Pedelecer
Sep 22, 2009
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I wouldn't fancy the straightening option too much - if the crank is alloy you might well weaken it by surgery, which could then result in later failure under load - the eye-wateringly unpleasant possibility of it snapping while you're standing on the pedals riding uphill; bye bye wedding tackle!
 

bode

Esteemed Pedelecer
May 14, 2008
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Hertfordshire and Bath
I wouldn't fancy the straightening option too much - if the crank is alloy you might well weaken it by surgery, which could then result in later failure under load - the eye-wateringly unpleasant possibility of it snapping while you're standing on the pedals riding uphill; bye bye wedding tackle!
Surely the point of ebikes is that one doesn't have to stand on the pedals any more!