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Sorry to hear about this, but good to see you're getting better, no mention of the driver, any excuses or did they leave the scene?
Man Down. Knocked off...
- Thread starter Hugh Manatee
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Apollonius
Guru
- Location
- South Staffordshire
Forgive me, @Hugh Manatee for answering for you, but I know you are busy today. Hugh was as concerned for the driver as he was shaken himself. He described the driver as "in bits" to me and felt sorry for him. He had also, apparently, dented the Mercedes to a considerable degree. Now, I know that details should have been exchanged and all that, but Hugh was so shocked he wasn't in much of a state to think about these things, so being wise after the event won't help.
I am glad to say he knew there was a bike-friendly house only 300m away and came for help. We were having a bike afternoon anyway as Mrs A and I had been for a short ride out to meet a club ride and say hello (they are too fast for us oldies to ride with). I was also doing some work on a friend's bike changing pedals and cleats for her. Mrs A (who is good in a crisis) sorted out tea and sympathy and Hugh and bike were taken to the next village by car to his home.
I still think the bike will survive. I have bent bikes worse than that and still ridden them, after Steve at Fred Williams has checked it out on the jig and bent the odd bit straight, anyway.
I am glad to say he knew there was a bike-friendly house only 300m away and came for help. We were having a bike afternoon anyway as Mrs A and I had been for a short ride out to meet a club ride and say hello (they are too fast for us oldies to ride with). I was also doing some work on a friend's bike changing pedals and cleats for her. Mrs A (who is good in a crisis) sorted out tea and sympathy and Hugh and bike were taken to the next village by car to his home.
I still think the bike will survive. I have bent bikes worse than that and still ridden them, after Steve at Fred Williams has checked it out on the jig and bent the odd bit straight, anyway.
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Yikes
classic33
Leg End Member
It's easy "forget" something when the likes of this happen. I'll not knock anyone for not being able to remember what they should do at the time.
My concern was for the rider involved, working on what he remembers. Bikes/cars are easier repair or replace than the people involved. If that has come across wrong I'll take this chance to apologise to the OP.
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
There for the grace of god
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
GWS.
I'm afraid with getting the bike written off you'll only get the value it is now. I've not even bothered claiming for my fixed as I'd get a few hundred second hand value.
I'm afraid with getting the bike written off you'll only get the value it is now. I've not even bothered claiming for my fixed as I'd get a few hundred second hand value.
classic33
Leg End Member
I pushed and got the replacement value as supplied by the manufacturer.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
You're entitled to be restored to the situation you enjoyed prior to the incident. Only accept new value for safety gear, on the basis that you don't know the provenance of used helmets etc, so can not be reassured it will function as intended.
OP
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Hugh Manatee
Veteran
Hi All,
Now up in Scotland just outside Livingston I think. I'll get the old bike to a decent lbs once I return south. I could have a go at the wheel but I would rather an expert look at it. Chances are with 36 spokes supporting an Open 4CD rim with a Ultegra hub, it'll be OK. The cracking to the paint on the forks is another matter. I'll listen to the advice but might err on the side of caution. I occasionally get up over 40mph and if they let go then, they'll be getting me off the road with a hose pipe and a sieve!!
If you ever wondered how much damage a hefty guy on a steel framed bike makes when the whole lot goes into the side of a Mercedes Benz, the answer is quite a bit! I reckon I left my mark in the form of a ten inch Vee shaped dent. I probably let the driver off rather lightly but I never did believe in the blame/claim thing. I'm not sure I want loads of accident solicitors/ambulance chasers on my case either.
I might go to the hospital upon my return if things are still sore. I was doing weight reps on my way up using a small water bottle as well as walking around a lot of the northbound services to try to ease the leg. There's another few hundred people who think I'm a nutter! If nothing else, they'll X-Ray it and hopefully tell me why I have been in pain for the last 17 years after a mountain bike crash. I think I have aggravating existing damage.
Thanks again for all the concern and I'll post a bruise photo when I have better internet. I'm on the basic Premier Inn that just about lets me browse the forum!
See you out on the road soon I hope!
Now up in Scotland just outside Livingston I think. I'll get the old bike to a decent lbs once I return south. I could have a go at the wheel but I would rather an expert look at it. Chances are with 36 spokes supporting an Open 4CD rim with a Ultegra hub, it'll be OK. The cracking to the paint on the forks is another matter. I'll listen to the advice but might err on the side of caution. I occasionally get up over 40mph and if they let go then, they'll be getting me off the road with a hose pipe and a sieve!!
If you ever wondered how much damage a hefty guy on a steel framed bike makes when the whole lot goes into the side of a Mercedes Benz, the answer is quite a bit! I reckon I left my mark in the form of a ten inch Vee shaped dent. I probably let the driver off rather lightly but I never did believe in the blame/claim thing. I'm not sure I want loads of accident solicitors/ambulance chasers on my case either.
I might go to the hospital upon my return if things are still sore. I was doing weight reps on my way up using a small water bottle as well as walking around a lot of the northbound services to try to ease the leg. There's another few hundred people who think I'm a nutter! If nothing else, they'll X-Ray it and hopefully tell me why I have been in pain for the last 17 years after a mountain bike crash. I think I have aggravating existing damage.
Thanks again for all the concern and I'll post a bruise photo when I have better internet. I'm on the basic Premier Inn that just about lets me browse the forum!
See you out on the road soon I hope!
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Watch out for Lenny Henry!
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Apparently not now. I asked my solicitor. It does pale into insignificance in my case and the bike was actually OK.
classic33
Leg End Member
The bike was written off in my case, injury wise no argument you came out worse.
But, no good having a brand new bike if you can't use it. Or the old one repaired for that matter.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
They will repair them, but if a write off, it's based on current value, not getting a new replacement, so if the bike is a few years old, you won't get much. I've not bothered in my case as there was just a scratch on the carbon forks, and having brought it home, it's like a rub against another surface - it can be 'polished out'. Praise for the Ortlieb 'air bag' panniers though !!
- Location
- Glasgow
@Hugh Manatee we do have hospitals in Scotland, you know? 
Get that leg checked!
Before the bike gets checked!
Get that leg checked!
Before the bike gets checked!
