I fell today and have an inner ear injury.
10-13-09, 11:58 AM
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did your brakes lock up from you squeezing the levers? that has happened to me too! but I also release the lever.
p.s. glad you're okay, mom's are smart
p.s. glad you're okay, mom's are smart
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10-13-09, 02:03 PM
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You may have a fractured skull mate. Trees are quite hard, and tend not to have much "give".
I'd go first to ER, and then the helmet shop.
I'd go first to ER, and then the helmet shop.
10-13-09, 07:18 PM
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yeah. I have to buy it myself and grass cutting season is over so that may end up on the b-day list. in the meantime I have a different one I can use.
10-13-09, 07:19 PM
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No fractured skull or anything. Just minor head trauma.
10-13-09, 07:22 PM
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and the brakes locked up after I hit an unseen tree root which pitched the bike totally sideways and I panicked and hit the brakes hard, got nowhere and bailed. After close inspection, the bike is fine. the rear derailleur may be a tad bent but it still shifts fine and doesnt hit the spokes in granny gear but I dont ever use that so its all good.
10-13-09, 07:46 PM
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I can remember two or three distinct times when I was told that I was fine by my dad (a PA). Every single time, I ended up having a broken bone. Having said that, all of those times were when I was quite young, so its understandable. . .
10-13-09, 07:54 PM
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Just ride.
Most helmet companies will give you a discount on a replacement if you were in a crash. You'll have to give them your old one.
10-13-09, 08:34 PM
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does Specialized? I have the $40 one. It's air force 3 or something
10-13-09, 09:06 PM
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inner ear
I was hit by a car last summer and hit the right side of my head on the road; the impact broke my helmet.
I did get a clicking sound in my ear followed (eventually) by a feeling of fullness in the ear. Two tests later at the ENT's office confirms that I have nerve damage in the inner ear. My hearing is perfect though.
The only symptom now is the fullness and some discomfort when experiencing loud sounds.
I did get a clicking sound in my ear followed (eventually) by a feeling of fullness in the ear. Two tests later at the ENT's office confirms that I have nerve damage in the inner ear. My hearing is perfect though.
The only symptom now is the fullness and some discomfort when experiencing loud sounds.
10-13-09, 10:08 PM
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Break your helmet with a sledge hammer (But say it was a tree) and tell your mum she needs to buy you a really good one that you'll never beable to afford or you'll end up being a fat kid cause you wont get any exercise, or cut your hair and get a job.
also listen to victim you a MT biker not a lawn bowler.
Cabose
also listen to victim you a MT biker not a lawn bowler.
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10-14-09, 06:32 PM
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true but she already saw the helmet and said it was fine. oh well. snow is on the way so I could shovel driveways and make at least $40 for 4 driveways
10-14-09, 10:43 PM
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When Must I Replace a Helmet?
Replace any helmet if you crash. Impact crushes some of the foam, although the damage may not be visible. Helmets work so well that you need to examine them for marks or dents to know if you hit. Most manufacturers recommend replacement after five years. We think that depends on usage, and many helmets given reasonable care are good for longer than that. But if your helmet was made before 1990, it's time to replace it. Replace the buckle if it cracks or a piece breaks off. No one requires you to replace your helmet, so give it some individual thought.
10-15-09, 04:33 AM
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Just ride.
Specialized will give you 20% off. Take the old one into the dealer.
Helmet crash replacement FAQ - look at #9
Helmet crash replacement FAQ - look at #9
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10-15-09, 04:59 PM
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sweet. thats $8 bucks off. YAY! but what if I have 2 old wrecked specialized helmets? is that 40% off**************************************************/
10-22-09, 07:27 PM
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no on the first one, the plastic part at the bottom of the strap broke. and the strap frayed too.
:-(
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10-23-09, 07:54 PM
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I got a new helmet. Its a giro xen. looks sweet. got it for half too.
