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Old 05-17-06 | 12:01 PM
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From: The Mean Streets of Bethesda, MD

Bikes: Merlin Agilis, Trek 1500

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.
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