I had my worst accident today as I fell off at a mini roundabout. I have no idea what caused it, other than perhaps some grease on the road or slippery paint and I just lost my front wheel.
The visible result (to the bike) was:
I haven't done the handlebars yet - my intention was to just loosen the stem bolts and straighten them - but is there anything I should be looking for that could suggest further damage here to stem/headset/forks? Never had the handlebars actually do this before. I did manage to ride a very slow mile on a cycle path without any obvious issues (other than handlebars pointing wrong way) to get me home.
Unfortunately I have visible damage to myself, in the form of a black eye and broken glasses. However, I'd like to get bike fixed and a short ride tomorrow so I don't dwell on the whys and what ifs.
The visible result (to the bike) was:
- Both shifters bent out of place (I hit the road falling to my right, I am a little bemused how both left and right shifters suffered such trauma)
- Brake pad rubbing rubbing wheel
- Handlebars bent about 20degrees (when the wheel is pointing forward, the handlebars are to the left)
I haven't done the handlebars yet - my intention was to just loosen the stem bolts and straighten them - but is there anything I should be looking for that could suggest further damage here to stem/headset/forks? Never had the handlebars actually do this before. I did manage to ride a very slow mile on a cycle path without any obvious issues (other than handlebars pointing wrong way) to get me home.
Unfortunately I have visible damage to myself, in the form of a black eye and broken glasses. However, I'd like to get bike fixed and a short ride tomorrow so I don't dwell on the whys and what ifs.