Originally Posted by Chopper1

Doing about 20MPH on the way home along the ocean on a 2-lane road. 2 skateboarders are crossing the street about 50 yards ahead of me. I see the one kid look my way and then look away and slow down as he crossed. I start slowing down and yelling and he does not move. I try to swerve around him and he stops and I hit him and go down hard and roll down the street a bit. I get up screaming at the kid and he says he did not see me because of a car going the same way as me. There was no car! I call the police and they arrive shortly thereafter. Cop tells me that peds always have the right away.

I was on the Roubaix and now the frame is cracked! Luckily, I walk away with some banged up elbows and fingers. The kid is unhurt.

A police report was filed and I intend to call the kids mother to see what they think. Pretty sure that will be a waste of time and she will not want to cough up any cash to replace my bike.

What do you think? I have heard Specialized is great with warranty and crash replacement. Any similar experiences and how did you handle it?