I need idea's on repairing my bike after I got hit.
10-12-04, 09:41 PM
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I need idea's on repairing my bike after I got hit.
My bike is a nice higher end Italian racing frame about 12 years old with medium quality mixed components. It’s a odd bike for a now 228# guy commuting 20 miles a day on but it’s what I have.
The lady that hit me is really nice and wants everything taken care of. I don’t need medical just my bike fixed. And new glass lens as mien were all scratched up. She bought me a helmet already.
Now my bike had a really nice steel matching fork with campy dropouts even. But of course the fork is what got it the worst. My mechanic thinks he may be able to bend them back. But quoted me 740.00 for a new carbon fork and new Chris king headset since mine is a 1” threaded. Need a new stem too. The front wheel needs a new rim (man it was only a few months old) and the rear wheel needs trued.
So I am debating on what to get. I am not super worried about a real light fork. I want a good quality fork is all? Aluminum or steel steerer tube is fine for me. I don’t know if I could get a good one that would be 1” threaded it would save me 125. though.
Is there much difference between a 200.00 and 40.00 fork as long as I get a good brand?
I have been debating on making it a triple as some hills are pretty hard for me. If I don’t spend so much I can do it.
The lady that hit me is really nice and wants everything taken care of. I don’t need medical just my bike fixed. And new glass lens as mien were all scratched up. She bought me a helmet already.
Now my bike had a really nice steel matching fork with campy dropouts even. But of course the fork is what got it the worst. My mechanic thinks he may be able to bend them back. But quoted me 740.00 for a new carbon fork and new Chris king headset since mine is a 1” threaded. Need a new stem too. The front wheel needs a new rim (man it was only a few months old) and the rear wheel needs trued.
So I am debating on what to get. I am not super worried about a real light fork. I want a good quality fork is all? Aluminum or steel steerer tube is fine for me. I don’t know if I could get a good one that would be 1” threaded it would save me 125. though.
Is there much difference between a 200.00 and 40.00 fork as long as I get a good brand?
I have been debating on making it a triple as some hills are pretty hard for me. If I don’t spend so much I can do it.
10-12-04, 11:17 PM
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Ritchey forks, he built 1000's of bikes with 1 steerers, my ol' school chromo goes downhill.
I est @ 150 U.S., before ship.
or go Nashbar\ do generic meds and wake smarter- lucky.
Oh crap, its a post about road bikes, my head is off like a Praying Mantis.
'Click!' gush....
I est @ 150 U.S., before ship.
or go Nashbar\ do generic meds and wake smarter- lucky.
Oh crap, its a post about road bikes, my head is off like a Praying Mantis.
'Click!' gush....
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10-13-04, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jeff williams
Really, chromo can be bent.
If you're not too concerned about it, a CrMo fork would be just fine. Can't imagine spending over $700.00 on trying to fix a commuter bike.
10-13-04, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by steveknight
But quoted me 740.00 for a new carbon fork and new Chris king headset since mine is a 1” threaded.
10-13-04, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by steveknight
My bike is a nice higher end Italian racing frame about 12 years old with medium quality mixed components. It’s a odd bike for a now 228# guy commuting 20 miles a day on but it’s what I have.
The lady that hit me is really nice and wants everything taken care of. I don’t need medical just my bike fixed. And new glass lens as mien were all scratched up. She bought me a helmet already.
Now my bike had a really nice steel matching fork with campy dropouts even. But of course the fork is what got it the worst. My mechanic thinks he may be able to bend them back. But quoted me 740.00 for a new carbon fork and new Chris king headset since mine is a 1” threaded. Need a new stem too. The front wheel needs a new rim (man it was only a few months old) and the rear wheel needs trued.
So I am debating on what to get. I am not super worried about a real light fork. I want a good quality fork is all? Aluminum or steel steerer tube is fine for me. I don’t know if I could get a good one that would be 1” threaded it would save me 125. though.
Is there much difference between a 200.00 and 40.00 fork as long as I get a good brand?
I have been debating on making it a triple as some hills are pretty hard for me. If I don’t spend so much I can do it.
The lady that hit me is really nice and wants everything taken care of. I don’t need medical just my bike fixed. And new glass lens as mien were all scratched up. She bought me a helmet already.
Now my bike had a really nice steel matching fork with campy dropouts even. But of course the fork is what got it the worst. My mechanic thinks he may be able to bend them back. But quoted me 740.00 for a new carbon fork and new Chris king headset since mine is a 1” threaded. Need a new stem too. The front wheel needs a new rim (man it was only a few months old) and the rear wheel needs trued.
So I am debating on what to get. I am not super worried about a real light fork. I want a good quality fork is all? Aluminum or steel steerer tube is fine for me. I don’t know if I could get a good one that would be 1” threaded it would save me 125. though.
Is there much difference between a 200.00 and 40.00 fork as long as I get a good brand?
I have been debating on making it a triple as some hills are pretty hard for me. If I don’t spend so much I can do it.
10-13-04, 08:11 AM
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Totally agreeing with Galen. If the woman has to pay for repairs, it is inappropriate to consider upgrading at this point. How do you figure out how to bill for actual damage vs. upgrades?
Have the bike fixed for now, then upgrade once you've given the bill to the lady. Then come back onto bikeforums and ask for opinions on upgrading.
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Have the bike fixed for now, then upgrade once you've given the bill to the lady. Then come back onto bikeforums and ask for opinions on upgrading.
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As a P.S., I could totally see her not being responsible for the bill if she finds out you upgraded (could happen if the insurance company gets involved and investigates your bill). Then you'd be stuck with a bill you didn't anticipate. And you should definitely give her an estimate so she's aware of what the general cost will be. You wouldn't want to look like you were taking advantage of the situation, especially because so many people hit and run, and don't own up to their responsibilities.
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I am just working out how to spend the money. the price the insurace gets is the quote from the mechanic. I just want to figure out how to spend it. a bit lesser carbon fork in the 200.00 range? do I need a Chris king headset again?
do I need another pair of glasses? I have had two but this is the first time in three years I needed the second pair.
she is nto gettign ripped off I am just trying to deside how high I need to go in quality.
do I need another pair of glasses? I have had two but this is the first time in three years I needed the second pair.
she is nto gettign ripped off I am just trying to deside how high I need to go in quality.
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Originally Posted by MtnMan
That price is waaaay out of line for a CF Fork w/ headset. Shop around at the mail order houses and you can get one of the best, Reynolds, for half that. I don't know if they make threaded style. But, converting to threadless is not that difficult.
but I am trying to deside on if I need a 400.00 fork or a 200.00 fork. I don't care if it has a steel or aluminum steerer.
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Originally Posted by koffee brown
As a P.S., I could totally see her not being responsible for the bill if she finds out you upgraded (could happen if the insurance company gets involved and investigates your bill). Then you'd be stuck with a bill you didn't anticipate. And you should definitely give her an estimate so she's aware of what the general cost will be. You wouldn't want to look like you were taking advantage of the situation, especially because so many people hit and run, and don't own up to their responsibilities.
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