I'm just wondering why I don't get hit more often...
MtnBikerChk's new road bike! (before and after pics)
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Glad you're OK, collisions w/ cars are a scary thing to hear about.
Would Trek just replace the frame for you? Seems not right to declare the value as being any more than it really is to upgrade, even if being in a crash that's not your fault sucked. Seems like people advocate screwing insurance companies in a heartbeat but complain when others do the same...
Anyways, bottom line is it's a bad situation that turned out OK!
Would Trek just replace the frame for you? Seems not right to declare the value as being any more than it really is to upgrade, even if being in a crash that's not your fault sucked. Seems like people advocate screwing insurance companies in a heartbeat but complain when others do the same...
Anyways, bottom line is it's a bad situation that turned out OK!
Glad to hear the MBC is OK.
what did they say when you told them you hit by a car ?
You would look awfully good on a new custom serotta.
1) she will lose in the long run.
2) I used to think that way , Until I got rear ended stopped at a red light, totaled the car and the insurance company screwed me good. Now I say stick it to them!!
By the way what is the depreciation rate of a Madone ? $2000 a Mile ?
I'm glad to read there was no serious injury - it seems amazing that you escaped broken bones while the frame was toasted. You must be the Bionic Woman. 
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OH MY GOD!!!! MBC - I am glad you are okay and sad for your new bikey too! I have been considering wearing my armor on the road bike too! Maybe we can start a club or something
Glad you are Okay, I bet the father is thinking it's a $200-500 dollar tops replacement.
I hope that is not the case.
I hope that is not the case.
Glad to see your ok, but i would get a lawyer involved, most people cant imagine the cost of an actual bike, none the less a madone. When you win, your lawyer fees should be covered by the insurance company as well anyway.
Glad to hear you're all in one piece. I am a huge fan of destroying the bike over destroying the body! You must be a ninja.
I gotta agree with considering a lawyer. One of my friends was hit by a soccer mom some years back, and when the bill to replace his $5000 road bike came due, everyone, from the lady in the minivan to her insurance to her kids tried to balk on the deal. Ended up having to make a lot of bad noise to get his medical and his bike fixed.
Oh yea, go see a doctor. better safe than sorry after the statute of limitations runs out.
I gotta agree with considering a lawyer. One of my friends was hit by a soccer mom some years back, and when the bill to replace his $5000 road bike came due, everyone, from the lady in the minivan to her insurance to her kids tried to balk on the deal. Ended up having to make a lot of bad noise to get his medical and his bike fixed.
Oh yea, go see a doctor. better safe than sorry after the statute of limitations runs out.
Damn! Glad to hear you are ok MBC.
1.9mile out of a Trek? I'm steering away from those then... Not very dependable are they!
Beautiful bike though.
1.9mile out of a Trek? I'm steering away from those then... Not very dependable are they!
Beautiful bike though.
I live (and was riding) in an area where $5,000 road bikes are the norm. I have faith that everything will be fine and I won't have to go TITUS on their asses
I have the receipt from yesterday - bike + computer (which is also trashed) = total with tax $4,547.38. That's what I spent, that's what I want. She was totally wrong, she got a ticket - there is no debate. If I feel like I'm going to get screwed, I will get a lawyer but for now I'm playing it cool.
Even the cop said "wow, that's a light bike." LOL Maybe this is a sign I should have gotten Ti!
And yeah, I am bionic Actually, I've been going to a personal trainer twice a week since June and all we do is core, stabilization and plyometric moves. I'm starting to wonder if that's why I'm not more sore this morning. 
Thanks everyone. As I keep telling my mom, "really, I'm ok."
I have the receipt from yesterday - bike + computer (which is also trashed) = total with tax $4,547.38. That's what I spent, that's what I want. She was totally wrong, she got a ticket - there is no debate. If I feel like I'm going to get screwed, I will get a lawyer but for now I'm playing it cool.
Even the cop said "wow, that's a light bike." LOL Maybe this is a sign I should have gotten Ti!
And yeah, I am bionic
Actually, I've been going to a personal trainer twice a week since June and all we do is core, stabilization and plyometric moves. I'm starting to wonder if that's why I'm not more sore this morning. Thanks everyone. As I keep telling my mom, "really, I'm ok."
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F*cking car drivers, I'm with SS, I'm not surprised when they do something daft, I'm surprised when they don't do something daft.
That being said I was in an accident where my bike was totalled enough that insurance got me a better one but was able to salvage enough to upgrade and without being injured (badly) like you. When I'm riding now I often do panic stops to scare dumb drivers and have contemplated deliberately crashing into the driver's door of more than one car. Now if I can just work out the optimum speed for putting a big dent in their door without wrecking my wheel.......
That being said I was in an accident where my bike was totalled enough that insurance got me a better one but was able to salvage enough to upgrade and without being injured (badly) like you. When I'm riding now I often do panic stops to scare dumb drivers and have contemplated deliberately crashing into the driver's door of more than one car. Now if I can just work out the optimum speed for putting a big dent in their door without wrecking my wheel.......
Nah, it says $4200 right on the police report. When the cop asked me, I guesstimated. He said the insurance company will replace the bike and not to worry about it. He also said to call him if there are any problems.
I think the most important thing to take out of this is that my knee is ok.
OK, we'll buy a contract.
Second the emotion. Had the frame been steel, the bike probably could have been ridden home.
It's good that it says that, but the officer is talking out of his ass since he is not the insurance company.
Yeah but then the bike probably would have been scratched up and MBC would be left with a brand new, scratched up road bike. Better the bike is destroyed and needs to be replaced.
Talking out of his ass? I'm guessing he has some experience dealing with accidents and such and probably has a pretty good idea of what we can expect as an outcome.
The bike breaking probably absorbed the energy of the collision and prevented serious injury. I've watched Mythbusters, I know what I'm talking about here.Yeah but then the bike probably would have been scratched up and MBC would be left with a brand new, scratched up road bike. Better the bike is destroyed and needs to be replaced.
A good chance is that she didn't tense up at the time of impact, and therefore the forces of the collision were spread throughout her body. Had she tensed up, the forces would have been concentrated at the point of impact. That is why drunks never get hurt when they smash up their cars.
She credits her mad MTB skillz for knowing how to fall.
OT: ti is even better! i'm still dreaming of a Ti Evil Sovereign...
(yes, i know this is ti but i couldn't find a decal image on steel).
MBC & IAB: thank god you're both ok and well! i wish you more luck and more km's on your new bike!
While it would not have broken, I still bet it would have bent. and since the rear wheel was/is Bent and the derailleur is in the spokes, doubt she would have ridden it home.
You Both have lots of practice at it.
wow. Glad MBC is ok!
Glad you're OK Randee, sucks about the bike. But if there's one thing I've learned, it's that broken bike > broken person.
Really glad your ok MBC!!! Better scrap the bike than you... Hope you'll get a new one soon and don't have to pay anything for it
Ditto on other comments: HOLY CRAP!!
I am glad you are OK! I would be playing the lotto ASAP, maybe your good luck (Not getting severely hurt or killed) will roll over to that too.
I am glad you are OK! I would be playing the lotto ASAP, maybe your good luck (Not getting severely hurt or killed) will roll over to that too.
Steel bending or carbon breaking both absorb energy. I'm not good enough at materials and mechanical engineering to be able to say which works better.
We could test by beating IRB's knee with carbon and steel frames.
I have read ridemonkey, I know what I'm talking about.
Whoa, tough break! Glad you're OK.
Dave
PS Love your FB friend that was trying to sell you a MTB, we all have those friends, "You spent what for a part for your bike whaaaaat!"
Dave
PS Love your FB friend that was trying to sell you a MTB, we all have those friends, "You spent what for a part for your bike whaaaaat!"
Oh, and next time, make sure splat's with you so you can get better pics of the crash.
damn girl, that sucks about the bike... but any crash you get to walk away from that totally destroys your bike and leaves you uninjured..... go buy a lottery ticket
Her bike could have been ridden home with some clever application of sticks and duct tape.
Oh, and be extremely thankful that you're not in WI. Currently we're the last (one of the last?) states to not require car insurance, although that's finally been addressed and think it's required as of Jan 1st, 2010. I was (as a passenger) rear-ended about 6 weeks ago by an uninsured 17yo, and our driver's insurance took care of him by sending him a check (no one was injured, only vehicle damage). The insurance company then would go after the uninsured motorist directly, with the DMV getting involved if the uninsured didn't pay up. In your case I highly doubt you could get a check from your car insurance, meaning that you'd literally have to sue the motorist to get anything. Amazed that the girl's parents couldn't afford the $500/year insurance, but was able to come up with $9,000 to replace my coworker's car. Can't imagine what would've happened if there were any injuries...
But yes, with a receipt in hand from the previous day, it shouldn't be that hard to get the insurance company to pony up the cash to replace it...
But yes, with a receipt in hand from the previous day, it shouldn't be that hard to get the insurance company to pony up the cash to replace it...
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Never would have guessed that from the great windshield vs. knife blade debate last winter.
no "new" soreness - just yesterdays bruises aching a little more and the black and blues are really coming out now.