If Carlsberg did SMIDSYs

[mjr]

I know you both mean well and @mjr it's clear you're someone with a strong PoV but can we not do this here please?

It's a strong PoV based on bitter experience and watching the statistics rolling in, but OK, it's your call and I won't push the case further. Please note it on www.collideoscope.org.uk and then move on to getting well. Looking on the bright side, you have a bit of time to consider and anticipate new bikes before you test ride some.

 

[AndyRM]

Ouch. Been t-boned myself and it's no fun at all, though I got properly sparked out so fortunately don't remember it.

Take your time with the shoulder! I attempted to ride (and play football) again waaay too soon and did further damage. My GP actually called me an idiot, which I totally deserved.

 

[Saluki]

So glad that you are not seriously hurt. I hope that the bike is OK. If not, I hope that it gets sorted very quickly

 

[MacB]

So glad that you are not seriously hurt. I hope that the bike is OK. If not, I hope that it gets sorted very quickly

Bike was plastic, would have dissolved in the rain soon enough anyway

 

[jefmcg]

I hope that the bike is OK.

You missed the a post.

https://www.cyclechat.net/media/albums/rip-darth-vader-bike.1174/

 

[Cronorider]

What's all this concern for the bike? Personally, I would wish that my bike got totalled so that I could get a new one.

 

[mjr]

What's all this concern for the bike? Personally, I would wish that my bike got totalled so that I could get a new one.

Well, radical as it may be, some of us actually chose bikes that we enjoy riding!

 

[jefmcg]

What's all this concern for the bike? Personally, I would wish that my bike got totalled so that I could get a new one.

It's an old joke

 

[Cronorider]

Well, radical as it may be, some of us actually chose bikes that we enjoy riding!

It's an old joke

 

[mjr]

It's an old joke

(which is another old joke)

 

[MacB]

They tend only to be funny when you get them, just IMO though

 

[Bollo]

Are you already eyeing up specs or is it too soon and are we still observing a period of mourning?

Prolly get a new frame and wheels and swap over the components. Most look ok, only the rear deraillieur may have damage. I need to take it to a qualified mechanic to get a death certificate for the insurance, so I'll take their advice.
I'm not counting on seeing compo anytime soon, it'll only be current value, not the RRP and money is tighter than usual with trying to set up a business, so <ponce>I'm resigned to riding my shooty old Ti bike.</ponce> Mechanical shifters FFS!!!

 

[Ganymede]

Prolly get a new frame and wheels and swap over the components. Most look ok, only the rear deraillieur may have damage. I need to take it to a qualified mechanic to get a death certificate for the insurance, so I'll take their advice.
I'm not counting on seeing compo anytime soon, it'll only be current value, not the RRP and money is tighter than usual with trying to set up a business, so <ponce>I'm resigned to riding my shooty old Ti bike.</ponce> Mechanical shifters FFS!!!

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I particularly love your choice of picture here.

 

[Wobblers]

Prolly get a new frame and wheels and swap over the components. Most look ok, only the rear deraillieur may have damage. I need to take it to a qualified mechanic to get a death certificate for the insurance, so I'll take their advice.
I'm not counting on seeing compo anytime soon, it'll only be current value, not the RRP and money is tighter than usual with trying to set up a business, so <ponce>I'm resigned to riding my shooty old Ti bike.</ponce> Mechanical shifters FFS!!!

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You could shift your poncy electronic groupset over to your poncy Ti bike?

Take it easy, and heal well!

 

[Bollo]

Well, that moved quickly. I took a phonecall from plod about an hour ago with the incident details. As is the way with these things I was asked which option I'd like to see; prosecution, driver awareness or nowt. I was surprised that the officer really didn't have a problem with the prosecution route given the circumstances as he saw them, but I've voted for driver awareness unless something more sinister turns up like poor eyesight or a dismembered body in her boot. Not my decision finally but I suspect that's where it's heading.

I'll shut up now until the inevitable insurance saga kicks off. Thanks to all again for your kind wishes. You stay classy Cyclechat!