I sort of broke my bike..

[morphix]

I was riding my bike earlier (on my way back from delivering some post) and went down a curb a bit too hard, the shock of it shook my handlebar bag (which holds my battery and controller - approx 2.2kg) right up over the handlebar and then the weight as it fell back down tore it from the straps...resulting in my bag hanging down by the front-wheel with me still moving along! Amazingly it stayed connected (all those DIN connectors) and I was able to limp home under throttle with the bag resting on my knees. The velcro straps were still firmly attached to the handlebar ..incredibly strong stuff that is.

Probably this wouldn't of happened if I had secured the bag around the handlebar stem instead of just the handlebar.. I'm just glad this happened while I was on a quiet road and not going too fast! Not to worry, I have a spare bag they are only cheap and I will make the necessary improvements to this one ;-)

 

[steveindenmark]

I know by personal experience that this is the best way to learn a lesson.

I am sure you will not be banging down any kerbs in the near future.

Steve

 

[kitchenman]

I hope you got this on video? You can use this to show others what not to do! ...
Glad your ok

 

[morphix]

I hope you got this on video? You can use this to show others what not to do! ...
Glad your ok

Wish I had Alan, I'm unscathed tho and no damage was done to my kit thankfully! I think the lesson learned here is... "even if it seems totally secure and strong...expect the unexpected..and go that bit further"