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santaanna's leg 07-28-08 09:06 AM


Originally Posted by bigbris1 (Post 7150400)
Details of the crash please. and what caused it.

It was a right turning lane situation. There was construction at the beginning of the turning lane. As I was going around the concrete barrier, a car darted into the turning lane. I tried to slow and go on his left, but couldn't pull it off and went over the top of the car.

It's a move I've made a thousand times on a traditional bike, but I hadn't adapted to a fixed gear yet and I didn't make the proper reaction.

I messed the guy's car up pretty bad. Luckily the guy has a $300 deductible instead of a $500, so it's a little cheaper for me.

elTwitcho 07-28-08 09:11 AM

What happened? That sucks man, glad you're ok

EDIT: nm, heard what happened. Glad you're alright

DOUBLE EDIT: Woah woah woah, why are you paying for him cutting you off?

santaanna's leg 07-28-08 09:33 AM


Originally Posted by elTwitcho (Post 7150490)
DOUBLE EDIT: Woah woah woah, why are you paying for him cutting you off?

Cops came. Decided it was my fault. Issued me a citation, so I'm liable.

SingleSpeeDemon 07-28-08 09:35 AM


Originally Posted by santaanna's leg (Post 7150674)
Cops came. Decided it was my fault. Issued me a citation, so I'm liable.

Were the cops there to see what transpired? I didn't think so. I'd talk to an attorney if I were you.

santaanna's leg 07-28-08 09:37 AM


Originally Posted by SingleSpeeDemon (Post 7150699)
Were the cops there to see what transpired? I didn't think so. I'd talk to an attorney if I were you.

Over $300 I don't think it's worth it. I kinda agree it's my responsibility to get stopped in that situation anyway.

santaanna's leg 07-28-08 10:10 AM

Someone just told me that I should expect the guy's insurance company to come after me for the total damage amount?

Anyone have any experience here that can confirm this?

Media 07-28-08 10:14 AM

I dislike the color of your wall.

Oh, burn.

Nice bike though, I would get cages, but that has been said.

santaanna's leg 07-28-08 10:15 AM


Originally Posted by Media (Post 7151016)
I dislike the color of your wall.

FWIW, that picture is in my office at work.


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