Bike Check Up After Getting Hit
07-03-07, 03:03 AM
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Bike Check Up After Getting Hit
Yesterday I was hit by a mini van. I was hit from the side - a direct hit on my right hip. Me and my Litespeed hit the ground. I think I got the worst of it, landing hard on my shoulder. (between me and the bike that is - you should see the dent on the mini van - like it hit a water buffalo 
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The bars were askew, the chain fell off and the front brakes were out of alignment. There are scuff marks on my Record carbon shifters. Seemingly my bike emerged from this with superficial wounds only.
I'd like to ask some of the experts here what I should check out prior to my next ride - a check list, if you will. Also what is the significance of the scuffed up carbon shifters? I tend to think not so, as opposed to the weight bearing CF items, am I wrong here?
PS I'd like to avoid going to a mechanic - this time of year it's going to be hard to get it looked at in a timely manner. Damn seasonal riders!
)The bars were askew, the chain fell off and the front brakes were out of alignment. There are scuff marks on my Record carbon shifters. Seemingly my bike emerged from this with superficial wounds only.
I'd like to ask some of the experts here what I should check out prior to my next ride - a check list, if you will. Also what is the significance of the scuffed up carbon shifters? I tend to think not so, as opposed to the weight bearing CF items, am I wrong here?
PS I'd like to avoid going to a mechanic - this time of year it's going to be hard to get it looked at in a timely manner. Damn seasonal riders!
07-03-07, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by EGreen
Yesterday I was hit by a mini van. I was hit from the side - a direct hit on my right hip. Me and my Litespeed hit the ground. I think I got the worst of it, landing hard on my shoulder. (between me and the bike that is - you should see the dent on the mini van - like it hit a water buffalo )
The bars were askew, the chain fell off and the front brakes were out of alignment. There are scuff marks on my Record carbon shifters. Seemingly my bike emerged from this with superficial wounds only.
I'd like to ask some of the experts here what I should check out prior to my next ride - a check list, if you will. Also what is the significance of the scuffed up carbon shifters? I tend to think not so, as opposed to the weight bearing CF items, am I wrong here?
PS I'd like to avoid going to a mechanic - this time of year it's going to be hard to get it looked at in a timely manner. Damn seasonal riders!
)The bars were askew, the chain fell off and the front brakes were out of alignment. There are scuff marks on my Record carbon shifters. Seemingly my bike emerged from this with superficial wounds only.
I'd like to ask some of the experts here what I should check out prior to my next ride - a check list, if you will. Also what is the significance of the scuffed up carbon shifters? I tend to think not so, as opposed to the weight bearing CF items, am I wrong here?
PS I'd like to avoid going to a mechanic - this time of year it's going to be hard to get it looked at in a timely manner. Damn seasonal riders!
If you are at fault, check anything carbon for cracks, no matter how small. Check the alignment of the frame, if the bars and stem are straight, and the inside of the rims (remove the tire and rim strip) for cracks.
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Originally Posted by Ziemas
Assuming that the van was at fault, take it to a couple of bike shops and get it checked out with estimates of the cost of repairs. Submit those estimates to the insurance company of the person who hit you. It you go riding around there is a good chance the insurance company will claim your bike wasn't injured in the accident.
If you are at fault, check anything carbon for cracks, no matter how small. Check the alignment of the frame, if the bars and stem are straight, and the inside of the rims (remove the tire and rim strip) for cracks.
If you are at fault, check anything carbon for cracks, no matter how small. Check the alignment of the frame, if the bars and stem are straight, and the inside of the rims (remove the tire and rim strip) for cracks.
There was a police report, the whole rigmarole, and info was exchanged. The driver has expressed a preferrence for keeping his insurance company out of it and has offered to pay out of pocket for damages. However, most folks don't know how steep roadbike parts - especially Campy Record, and Easton CF can be.
The Ti frame is fine. The other stuff I have to look more closely at.
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Originally Posted by EGreen
Definitely the fault of the driver (though we cyclists must always be ultimately defensive, and always have to assume some of the blame.) I had the right of way - he had a stop sign he did not heed.
There was a police report, the whole rigmarole, and info was exchanged. The driver has expressed a preferrence for keeping his insurance company out of it and has offered to pay out of pocket for damages. However, most folks don't know how steep roadbike parts - especially Campy Record, and Easton CF can be.
The Ti frame is fine. The other stuff I have to look more closely at.
There was a police report, the whole rigmarole, and info was exchanged. The driver has expressed a preferrence for keeping his insurance company out of it and has offered to pay out of pocket for damages. However, most folks don't know how steep roadbike parts - especially Campy Record, and Easton CF can be.
The Ti frame is fine. The other stuff I have to look more closely at.
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I'm glad you're ok, too. Ziemas offers sensible advice.
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Been there, done that, glad you are physically in good shape. Get an estimate from the shop even if you don't file a claim you're going to need an amount to pass on to the driver for reimbursement. I'm still not 100% a year later even after chiro work a year later. While I certainly don't adocate trying to soak an insurance company, you may have more damage physically than you realize.
