Oof - 1st Crash

[Hip Priest]

Rounding a corner in town this morning, about 200 yds from work, I put the power down and my chain came off, leading to a spectacular fall at about 20mph. I took a big chunk out of my helmet and I'm battered & bruised but otherwise unscathed.

Serves me right - I knew I was due a new chain.

 

[Archie_tect]

Glad you are OK HP.

 

[paulw1969]

glad your OK

 

[gaz]

eeeeek. this reminds me to replace my chain.

 

[fossyant]

How's the bike !

 

[Hip Priest]

How's the bike !

A cursory look suggested:

- Buckled front wheel
- Torn saddle
- Torn bar grip
- Possible bent crank

Will give it a proper look when I get it home. Won't be riding it anyway this week as my ribs are killing me.

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

Shows how useful helmets are.

 

[Hip Priest]

Shows how useful helmets are.

Haha! I will make no claims to the benefits or non-benefits of helmets. I'll just say that my helmet split upon impact with the road, I've got no head injuries (as far as I'm aware) and I've already ordered a replacement!

 

[Hip Priest]

Oh, and we can add bent brake lever to the list of bikewounds.

Getting the train tomorrow.

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

Haha! I will make no claims to the benefits or non-benefits of helmets. I'll just say that my helmet split upon impact with the road, I've got no head injuries (as far as I'm aware) and I've already ordered a replacement!

I apologise to everyone on the planet for my last comments...I was feeling cranky after being cut-up in Stratford for once.

Oh, and we can add bent brake lever to the list of bikewounds.

Getting the train tomorrow.

Joking aside,sorry to hear about this fall.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

GWS, HP!

 

[Lyrical]

You only have your self to blame.

Stop eating protein, you need less power :P!

Hope the ribs heal up soon~!

 

[Sandra6]

Ouch! Rather a chunk out of a helmet than a chunk out of your head though.
Hope the bike and you are both in fine fettle again soon.

 

[NormanD]

HP is a Geordie. he'll take more damage getting to the till in Aldi

 

[Hip Priest]

Cheers all! I feel like I've got full body whiplash, but I'm looking forward to repairing the bike at the weekend and getting back in the saddle on Monday. I've got a mileage target to hit!