Appreciation post: the guy at the Saturday meet who lent me a jack when my wheel bearing let go
My rear wheel bearing gave out about 15 miles from the coffee shop lot last Saturday, and I rolled in loud and wobbling with a burning smell following me. Before I could even pop the trunk, a guy in a beat up hatchback had his jack out and a flashlight on my rear hub, saying he'd blown the same bearing on the same model in 2022. We had it sorted in 40 minutes with a loaner wheel chock and zero complaints from anyone waiting on their latte. It honestly made me rethink how quick I've been to judge the loud muffler crowd at these meets. What's the worst breakdown you've had within walking distance of a meet, and did anyone step up?