Eek - Crash -
05-17-06, 12:01 PM
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Overacting because I can
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Eek - Crash -
But importantly, not damage to the Merlin. I protected it with replaceable skin and managed to fall to the non-drive side (must protect rear derailleur). Left DA brifter got a bit nicked but otherwise looks okay.
Basically came to stop at an intersection in the bike lane. Truck came to stop. I started to go. Truck started to go. I hit brakes but couldn't unclip because I had just increased the play on my Speedplay Zeroes (no good reason, just tinkering to see what was like with maximum play - now I know).
And for the record, the driver got out of the truck to see if I was okay and offer assistance. It wasn't his finest day, but he wasn't driving like a wacko either.
Basically came to stop at an intersection in the bike lane. Truck came to stop. I started to go. Truck started to go. I hit brakes but couldn't unclip because I had just increased the play on my Speedplay Zeroes (no good reason, just tinkering to see what was like with maximum play - now I know).
And for the record, the driver got out of the truck to see if I was okay and offer assistance. It wasn't his finest day, but he wasn't driving like a wacko either.
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05-17-06, 12:04 PM
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Glad you and your bike are okay. Make sure to remember to readjust the play!
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05-17-06, 05:57 PM
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Ha! I went over my bike in detail when I got home but I forgot to readjust the play until I read your post. I'd have felt pretty stupid dumping my bike two days in a row.
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05-17-06, 05:59 PM
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Glad to be of service.
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