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It's official I'm an idiot.....I just totalled my bike crashing into a tree!
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Posted 1 year ago #
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just a new front triangle dangleneeded....
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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 1 year ago # -
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 1 year ago # -
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?!
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Now, about those scratched talas forks of mine....
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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 1 year ago # -
Can anyone name and fame the insurance co's who have paid out under these circumstances?
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I would be interested in an insurance company that would pay out in such events. How much and where?
Posted 1 year ago # -
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 !
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the welds held up nicely.
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Is that with your home insurance or a separate policy?
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home insurance
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Time you went to Specsavers?
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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 1 year ago # -
karmic rays being fired at insurance wallahs
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did you really do that on the way down drop-shore?
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Hope your OK
Change it for a Orange 5 or Alpine 160
Santa Cruz Nomad!Posted 1 year ago # -
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.
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Front wheel can't be great either I suspect...
Nasty accident though I reckon, glad you came out of it so well...
Posted 1 year ago # -
you should be able to get a new front triangle?
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Is the seatpost OK?
Posted 1 year ago # -
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.
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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!
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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
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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!
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i would say your helluva lucky to walk away without a scratch.
At least you know the welding on the treks is solid.
Posted 1 year ago # -
bikes not totalled.
frame is totalled, but its just another component,
think of it as ripping off a mech or something....Posted 1 year ago #
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