Originally Posted by tyburr

Two bike shops, actually. International Bicycle said it's a wreck but we can true it to get you home, Harris Cyclery -- my usual shop -- got almost all the wobble out but there's a dish that they deem unfixable, and I trust them. I rode into work today okay -- not great but okay -- and am shopping around to get new wheels in the next week or two.

I'll argue for using the bikepaths no matter what; in this case the alternative is Comm Ave, a demolition derby of cars, doors, peds. And in the other guy's defense, I could have yelled "brake" but things happened awfully quickly. My concerns for personal space aside (probably overzealous but it's just how I feel), the guy was too close. As for the kid, I'm a parent, too, and I know that s--t happens with them as well. The mom was extremely apologetic and offered to pay for damages but I let her walk.

Again, thanks for letting me rant and giving me different perspectives on the matter -- much appreciated!