Morning all.
Not much I can add on events leading up to her destruction, yet, but I can gladly jolly you along with a report on her substitution.
From the minute the original thread was posted, I've had a steady stream of consolatory messages, texts and emails. The offers of help (mechanical, emotional, financial and "muscle") have been gratefully received, and all came to fruition last Friday morning when an enormous box landed at my front door.
Every single response has helped restore my faith in the kindness of people (not that you lot were ever in doubt), but top of the bill goes to David at
Laid Back Bikes who not only recalled having an underseat steer Seiran in an Edinburgh garage, but also took the time to get it fixed up, cleaned, boxed and sent down to me in London overnight. Hounded by mice (of the three wheeled rather than four legged kind) he stopped only long enough to confirm my address.
By Saturday, I'd put new pedals and 300 yards on her. Yesterday I managed to join one of the two(?) non London Sunday London Rides, bagged 50 miles, and have kept what has been my first smile in a week ever since.
So. Thank you all. More to follow.
Andy.