Stevevw down but not out
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FFS. Worth consulting a private physio?
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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- South Manchester
NHS Physio is near impossible to get. Try and go private.
Ganymede
Veteran
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- Rural Kent
My bro-in-law did this - it was clear who was responsible - he ended up having a hip replacement after his injuries failed to heal and got all his rehab stuff privately and paid for by the other driver (it was a car accident not a bike one).
Ok a friend at work has dropped my bike off at the LBS last Thursday. I had already told them that I wanted it to have a full check over paying particular attention to the full carbon fork and including a alignment check all for a possible insurance claim so I would need a report. They said that it would not be a problem and noted my concerns about the fork.
Well I popped in to the shop this afternoon to ask if they had had a chance to do the checks yet. I was told yes they had "a quick look" and all was well. I asked what had been checked as this was supposed to be a complete assessment. The chap said all he could see was the bars where twisted and a few minor scratches on the levers. I was a bit worried by this reply and asked about the fork condition. He said he had flexed the legs and had not heard any creaks so the forks would be fine (very scientific). I asked for the report, to which I was told that there was no point as it would not be worth claiming. I was on the brink of loosing my temper so paid the fee and told him I would get the bike collected. What should I do now? Find another shop, break the bike for parts or just give up. One thing is for sure I will never ride it again with those forks fitted. Feeling very annoyed now. No bike, all my riding kit ruined, bloody back ache and no chance of getting anything for years rather than weeks or even months. And to cap it all I will be on the train and a three mile walk to and from work for the foreseeable future. More expense to try and claim back in a few years.
Well I popped in to the shop this afternoon to ask if they had had a chance to do the checks yet. I was told yes they had "a quick look" and all was well. I asked what had been checked as this was supposed to be a complete assessment. The chap said all he could see was the bars where twisted and a few minor scratches on the levers. I was a bit worried by this reply and asked about the fork condition. He said he had flexed the legs and had not heard any creaks so the forks would be fine (very scientific). I asked for the report, to which I was told that there was no point as it would not be worth claiming. I was on the brink of loosing my temper so paid the fee and told him I would get the bike collected. What should I do now? Find another shop, break the bike for parts or just give up. One thing is for sure I will never ride it again with those forks fitted. Feeling very annoyed now. No bike, all my riding kit ruined, bloody back ache and no chance of getting anything for years rather than weeks or even months. And to cap it all I will be on the train and a three mile walk to and from work for the foreseeable future. More expense to try and claim back in a few years.
Yes I could try and find a replacement fork but unless I get another assessment I doubt I could claim. I do have other bikes that I could use for the commute when I can actually ride a bike again but all are either vintage or bespoke so not that suitable for the daily grind. So as I am now n-1 I guess it is time to build a new bike just to reinstate the balance of the universe.
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
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- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
I'm surprised at the bike shop; my LBS did a full check with written report and refused payment.
Personally I'd take it somewhere else.
Personally I'd take it somewhere else.
glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
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- Scotland
You've paid for a damage assessment and full report, that's what the shop should give you. I'd be insisting on that, pointing out to them that if they're saying the bike is safe to ride they should have no problem putting that in writing. If it's not safe to ride they should similarly be happy to put that in writing. As it stands they have yet to fulfil their part of the contract. How much did they charge you?
GC
Andrew_P
In between here and there
Although I appreciate you do not want to ride the bike, and nor would I to be fair to the bike shop I thought it is nigh on impossible to test carbon for structural defects unless really obvious at least without x-raying it looking for internal fractures?
I would detail your concerns as part of the claim, there are loads of articles/threads regarding carbon crash damage. Also point out carbon is designed to be strong in the directions it is expected to take weight and stress and that doesn't really include hitting some numbty driver who pulls out in front of you.
I searched locally for a private Physio, having experienced NHS "hands off instructional" physiotherapy and waiting times in the past. It was around £25 per session, if I am honest I found the Chriopractor much more beneficial not sure if I was just lucky getting the right one but he spent ages and rather painfully pulling and pushing my muscles back to where they where supposed to be after a fracture and dislocation of my shoulder. Where as the Physio was much more gentle, the Physioi commented each week what wonderful progress I was making :-).
And I was very sceptical about how much benefit these things are, my right shoulder 12+ months later is 100% normal
Forgot to say, get well soon and if you need any bits and pieces post'em up I have a fair parts bin.
I would detail your concerns as part of the claim, there are loads of articles/threads regarding carbon crash damage. Also point out carbon is designed to be strong in the directions it is expected to take weight and stress and that doesn't really include hitting some numbty driver who pulls out in front of you.
I searched locally for a private Physio, having experienced NHS "hands off instructional" physiotherapy and waiting times in the past. It was around £25 per session, if I am honest I found the Chriopractor much more beneficial not sure if I was just lucky getting the right one but he spent ages and rather painfully pulling and pushing my muscles back to where they where supposed to be after a fracture and dislocation of my shoulder. Where as the Physio was much more gentle, the Physioi commented each week what wonderful progress I was making :-).
And I was very sceptical about how much benefit these things are, my right shoulder 12+ months later is 100% normal
Forgot to say, get well soon and if you need any bits and pieces post'em up I have a fair parts bin.
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First ride in over 9 weeks yesterday. 20 miles on the slow club ride that felt like 200. The back stood up well and is feeling okish today, but the neck and arse are complaining quite a lot. Gym session tonight and tomorrow then start physio on Thursday, which I probably will not need thanks to the trainers at my gym.
Wobblers
Euthermic
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This. This in spadefuls. Physios know tricks that trainers don't. They have the required specialist knowledge on how to help the healing process. Go. And do the exercises! It will help, you'll be surprised just how much.
