The bent and broken wheel is why it is imperative the air pressure be checked each day you ride, before you ride, and fill it to the required pressure. I cannot say for sure, but I am willing to believe that tire was not at full pressure which makes bent wheels much more likely.

 

Damn! Doesn't look like much of a pothole either!

 

Minnesota pothole!

 

I agree, not much more than an inch or so deep. I have pot holes on my street that would swallow a front wheel to the brake rotors.

 

I am thinking your tire was way low on pressure

 

Here in michigan we call those speed holes. Faster ya go smoother they become. Hope op has esp. That's one of the reasons why I did get it cause our roads suck... between dodging bad drivers and then pot holes it's like frogger on a bike.

Batman

 

Yeah here too except the hole needs to be reported BEFORE you hit it. WTF. My son lost that argument when he busted a rim on his car

With all the cold this winter, streets are in the worst shape in a long time

 

What wheel is that?

 

I heart the Tire and Wheel Warranty....

 

Looks like ESP to me! The pic you sent of the hole did not look that bad to do that kind of damage. Yes I know, grammar police, hehe. Good luck getting it fixed dude.