It took me a year to get back on(1996). Had to buy a new bike. Quick release on front disengaged, I think my kids did it playing near my bike ( 5 yrs old), old type release, only a lever. Concussion, 3 fractured vertebrae, wrist operation, still hurts sometimes. First time I ever wore a helmet, smashed it to bits, luck or mom's prayers? I was new to riding and wasn't in the habit of checking my gear very well, lesson learned.