Originally Posted by
oldermom
Thanks for all the opinions! It gives me a lot to think about. Those who suggest fixing are there any concerns about the whipping it took falling? Oldermom comes from the fact that I am 51 am almost 52 and had a surprise when I was 42. I was also a younger mom at one time since I also have a 29 and 27 year old. I'm a grandma too!
It sounds like the wheels took most of the beating. Make sure that your mechanic checked the frame for cracks if you decide to go this way, but if he or she is competent they already did when you told them what happened.