merlinextraligh

Totally get that. And it's quite possible, greatest bike handler would have still crashed under the circumstances.

Point I raised is tha the OP's description blaming it on overuse of front brake is incorrect, and some learning how to use the front brake would be helpful.

UmneyDurak

Because his post was reading as PSA and missing the point.

Better question is what is trail braking has anything to do with OP situation. He crashed in a straight line not braking up to the apex.

P.S. Trail braking is usually done with front brake. Rear can be used to step out a wheel a bit. Unless we are talking about dirt bikes/flat track, and we are not.

OnyxTiger

Hey man, good on you for singing the praises of a helmet. Hopefully it reaches someone here to give thought about that melon shield next time. Lol at all the experts on here telling him to learn how to use brakes. As if by doing everything absolutely perfect on the road means you have zero percent chance of getting into some kind of accident still. How about just give advice when it's asked for... because like, that's just good form.

Dave Cutter

I only started wearing a helmet because my wife insisted.

But now I've accepted the helmet as part of the kit. No... no one needs any of the bicycle accessories like clipless, or spandex. But all this stuff adds to the enjoyment of cycling. And..... I have also bounced my helmet on pavement. It can make a believer out of anyone.

indyfabz

****

Bah Humbug

So this is going well.

dksix

A helmet is one of those things that is better to have and not need than to need and not have.

ltxi

You and I are using different definitions of trail braking.

UmneyDurak

I am curious. What is your definition of trail braking?

ltxi

Rear brake in first/bias. Hard front is a good thing if needed but at least some rear early stabilizes the vehicle/keeps the back end in line.

whosmatt

I learned the hard way after a similar crash, except I wasn't wearing a helmet. $5000 in bills (mostly dental, since I had medical but not dental insurance) later, I actively practice panic stops occasionally so that it becomes second nature. I also don't remember the exact circumstances of my crash but it involved high speed, a panic situation, inexperience, and ultimately, going over the bars. Glad to hear you're ok and take it as a learning experience.

Most importantly, is the bike OK???

StanSeven

Oh, really you think?

martslc

Thanks and that’s a real bummer for you. I’m impressed youre back out riding after the sounds of it. There were a few things that played into the wreck. New Saddle position, I had flipped my stem making my lean lower over the bars much more and that I was super, super tired at that point. Not to mention I had only ridden this race geometry bike verses my old touring bike geometry I had previously owned a few hours. All I remember is I was caught in a changing stoplight so I made a sprint to get through. Glad your back out there be safe!

SalsaShark

Dismiss the chatter and keep on riding.
Glad to hear you're doing well....gives me reason to keep strapping on the lid everyday.
Have a good weekend!

DMC707 

Good on ya --- glad you followed a bit of a concussion protocol too--

yes, some crashes are unavoidable. I took a massive digger 2 years ago when a cartridge bearing in my front hub froze jerking my handlebars abruptly to the left- my momentum folded the front wheel like a taco as i went over the bars.
Who would have thought a single cartridge bearing could freeze that hard without advance notice. The hub was a boutique high dollar affair from a famous maker
Since then i have only used standard cup/cone hubs from Shimano or Campagnolo when building wheels from scratch

f4rrest

So much Captain Obvious in this thread. Lol.

Long Tom

If you really got knocked out, then you were concussed, which means you are still concussed, whether you realize it yet or not. Get some rest, avoid high-risk behavior for a while. You do NOT want to stack concussions!!

Sy Reene

Yes, it's still true. Non-MIPS helmets still meet standards, though MIPS helmets exceed those standards. Also, unless there's something I don't know about MIPS, an $80 MIPS helmet should probably protect as well as a $300 MIPS helmet, no?

Trsnrtr

How did this thread get in the 41? I thought we discuss this stuff behind closed doors, and for good reason.

OP, glad you're ok. Go buy a new helmet.

drummergeek

Glad you're ok! My helmet saved my brain as well when I was hit by a car going in the same direction as I was. I don't even remember the accident at all. One minute I was biking, and the next, I was waking up in the emergency room after being unconscious for about 3 hours. Weirdest experience ever.

The crunched side of my helmet where it hit the pavement could have been the crunched side of my head. Thank God.

Once again, I'm glad you're ok.

Everybody, please seriously consider wearing a helmet (at least when you're riding with traffic).

melloveloyellow

Helmets?

We don't need no stinkin' helmets..




Where's my pudding?

martslc

Thanks glad it worked out for you. I got out on my bike for the first time Sat. and it was like I was trying to learn how to ride a race geometry bike all over again. Mess my mind up pretty good. I don't remember anything about going down and what happened at all. I just know I had road rash all over, badly brushed, torqued ankle that is black and blue and a torn should rotor cuff.

Are you out riding again?

Paul Barnard

than

Glad you are OK. Thanks for sharing your story.

ltxi

If you don't eat your meat, you don't get........

drummergeek

Yes, definitely riding again. I think I was off the bike for a month or so while my shoulder began to heal. When the shoulder pain was small enough that I could use my right arm for a little support on an upright (mountain bike) I started riding around the neighborhood again, because I missed riding so much.

My wife and family (mom and brothers) thought I was nuts. Start slow and take it easy. Don't give up biking if you love it! I was noticeably skittish riding in traffic again, but just be patient, and get yourself used to traffic again, a little at a time.

After another month, I was on my road bike again, biking to work every day. (15 miles one way).

Just be careful and aware out there, and be sure to learn any lessons that you can from your previous accident.

Take care man.