byekryam
Bicycle
It was my first day on the bike (I test drove it for about 10 mins prior to buying it from the previous owner, but this was first full day).
I left this morning in 28 degree weather and have to say I was really impressed how she kept the wind off me and I have to say I was pretty comfortable. Got to work uneventfully. Still have to get used to her as she's a different animal then my Venture, but feel very comfortable with her. I get the feel she's happiest around 3200 - 3500 RPM for my driving style. She's definitely a nimble little bike.
Anyway, after work, headed out to meet the fam for turkey dinner. That went really well, but upon leaving I was sideways on a steep driveway and was pulling out when a car came around the corner and refused to yield. I stopped abruptly and the weight just got away from me and there was nooooo keeping her up. She went over and I smashed my leg on the opposite side somehow.
I can't understand, she doesn't feel that heavy, and she's about 150 - 200 lbs lighter then my previous bike, but I couldn't hold her up.
Pissed is an understatement of the year!
The damage isn't as bad as I was expecting, but it still hurts as she's brand new to me. (pictures below) he bike shut off and I had to wait a while before re-starting her. The low pressure warning alert went on, even though the front tire seemed fine, and took a great while before it went back off.
Is there anything I should check to make sure I didn't miss any other potential damage? What is the usual damage as a result of the bike going over?
How hard is it to repair these? Have to totally repaint sections? Touch up paint?
Canyon cages were high on my list, but didn't get a chance to get them yet.....
Thanks,
Wood
I left this morning in 28 degree weather and have to say I was really impressed how she kept the wind off me and I have to say I was pretty comfortable. Got to work uneventfully. Still have to get used to her as she's a different animal then my Venture, but feel very comfortable with her. I get the feel she's happiest around 3200 - 3500 RPM for my driving style. She's definitely a nimble little bike.
Anyway, after work, headed out to meet the fam for turkey dinner. That went really well, but upon leaving I was sideways on a steep driveway and was pulling out when a car came around the corner and refused to yield. I stopped abruptly and the weight just got away from me and there was nooooo keeping her up. She went over and I smashed my leg on the opposite side somehow.
I can't understand, she doesn't feel that heavy, and she's about 150 - 200 lbs lighter then my previous bike, but I couldn't hold her up.
Pissed is an understatement of the year!
The damage isn't as bad as I was expecting, but it still hurts as she's brand new to me. (pictures below) he bike shut off and I had to wait a while before re-starting her. The low pressure warning alert went on, even though the front tire seemed fine, and took a great while before it went back off.
Is there anything I should check to make sure I didn't miss any other potential damage? What is the usual damage as a result of the bike going over?
How hard is it to repair these? Have to totally repaint sections? Touch up paint?
Canyon cages were high on my list, but didn't get a chance to get them yet.....
Thanks,
Wood