It's official I'm an idiot.....I just totalled my bike crashing into a tree!

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It's official I'm an idiot.....I just totalled my bike crashing into a tree!

69 posts & 50 voices | Started 2 years ago by drunkenmonkey | Latest reply from Olly

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ade ward - Member

buy a chainsaw

Posted 2 years ago #
drunkenmonkey - Member

I have a great bike for sale...barely used, loads of frame tape so no scratches although there's a couple of MBR stickers on the frame, makes it look rad, you know what I'm saying. Your's for only £500! It's a steal.

Posted 2 years ago #
snowslave - Member

Not another one!

Posted 2 years ago #
drunkenmonkey - Member

Yeah, me and bikes, it's a love hate crash break kinda deal!

Posted 2 years ago #
gamo - Member

Bit of an extreme way of checking if you fancied a steeper
head angle!

Posted 2 years ago #
drunkenmonkey - Member

Snowslave....I have discovered your secret.

Posted 2 years ago #
snakebite - Member

just a new front triangle dangleneeded....

Posted 2 years ago #
singletrackmind - Member

I think maybe some glasses might be a better purchase before a new bike.
At least then you will be able to see whats in front of you.
I reckon some T-cut and a polish will fix that dent tho.

Posted 2 years ago #
b r - Member

Youve said you will claim on your insurance, have you fully comp?

Or have you tried your Trek dealer, to see if they'll do a crash-replacement frame - maybe less than excess in increased policy costs?

Posted 2 years ago #
drunkenmonkey - Member

Phoned the dealer who said Trek do a crash replacement policy so I'm waiting to hear how much/availability etc... I'm worried the lyrics are bonzaied as well though so fingers crossed. I think I will use a guide dog and a white stick next time I go out after visiting visionexpress. I wonder if they the do an 'idiot' prescription?!

Posted 2 years ago #
snowslave - Member

Now, about those scratched talas forks of mine....

Posted 2 years ago #
Tracker1972 - Member

You are an idiot, I totalled my shoulder crashing into a tree, bike was fine
6 months on and have just booked what will hopefully be my last physio session in 4 weeks time.

Posted 2 years ago #
backhander - Member

Can anyone name and fame the insurance co's who have paid out under these circumstances?

Posted 2 years ago #
sherry - Member

I would be interested in an insurance company that would pay out in such events. How much and where?

Posted 2 years ago #
trail_rat - Member

marks n sparks - with the accidental damage cover - fair pricy but worth it imho esp if you have a light weight delicate bike

meanwhile my mates kona didnt even make it to the tree - it folded while riding over the trees roots !

Posted 2 years ago #
rs - Member

the welds held up nicely.

Posted 2 years ago #
sherry - Member

Is that with your home insurance or a separate policy?

Posted 2 years ago #
trail_rat - Member

home insurance

Posted 2 years ago #
crocodilian - Member

Covert

How about one of them as a replacement? I'll get one myself if my Remedy fails.
Speaking of which, is there much evidence about that supports the claim that Trek make thin and bendy frames? I mean, have Trek addressed this as a problem or is it all internet gossip?

Posted 2 years ago #
brooess - Member

Time you went to Specsavers?

Posted 2 years ago #
drunkenmonkey - Member

After checking my insurance docs through my new bottle thick prescription glasses my normal contents insurance looks like they will pay out fine, although there's excess to pay as yo can imagine. I did specify the bikes as individual items on the insurance when it was taken out. Saying that, I am waiting on a phone call from the claims handler tomorrow so I will let you know.

Posted 2 years ago #
snowslave - Member

karmic rays being fired at insurance wallahs

Posted 2 years ago #
genesis - Member

did you really do that on the way down drop-shore?

Posted 2 years ago #
grantway - Member

Hope your OK
Change it for a Orange 5 or Alpine 160
Santa Cruz Nomad!

Posted 2 years ago #
spooky_b329 - Member

Yeh M&S. I think your first claim doesn't affect your premium, its only a subsequent claim that will start hurting. And make it difficult to get insurance elsewhere. I'd probably only claim if the forks are finished as well.

Posted 2 years ago #
ex-pat - Member

Front wheel can't be great either I suspect...

Nasty accident though I reckon, glad you came out of it so well...

Posted 2 years ago #
nasher - Member

you should be able to get a new front triangle?

Posted 2 years ago #
I_did_dab - Member

Is the seatpost OK?

Posted 2 years ago #
Scienceofficer - Member

Although I didn't break my bike, I did fall off, from stationary, looking at a gate the other week.

In my defence, it was new and freshly installed...

Actually, that doesn't make it any better.

Posted 2 years ago #
stumpy01 - Member

MBR have got a review of the 2010 EX8 this month and one of the first things they flag up is the 'very thin' downtube & their concerns that it might be a bit fragile.
I wonder if this also stands for the Remedy?

Hope the insurance pays out & the forks are ok!

Posted 2 years ago #
votchy - Member

Did you have any witnesses to your crash? I am amazed you didn't get hurt hitting a tree that hard, or did you really forget the bike was on the roof when you drove through the height restricted car park entrance

Posted 2 years ago #
genesis - Member

Big accident to walk away from without a scratch, given the fact we get calls to rescue people with punctures am suprised you didn't phone us at the centre!

Posted 2 years ago #
lobby_dosser - Member

i would say your helluva lucky to walk away without a scratch.

At least you know the welding on the treks is solid.

Posted 2 years ago #
Olly - Member

bikes not totalled.
frame is totalled, but its just another component,
think of it as ripping off a mech or something....

Posted 2 years ago #