Road Runner Posted July 25, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 25, 2014 These people are like fantastic human beings. They held onto my bike for me for 6 weeks. The woman in the office kept snickering and laughing for no good reason. She didn't ask what happened but somehow she thought it was funny. Anyway, the bike isn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I think what happened was that the shifters lined up perfectly with the top bar of the barrier and they took the brunt of the force. Both shifters are toast and the handlebar may be bent, but other than that, I can't see any other real damage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted July 25, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 25, 2014 I can't see any damage either. happy for what I perceive as good news about the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 25, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 25, 2014 That had to be difficult to see it for many reasons. Hope the frame is ok; probably more damage than first glance. And what the heck is wrong with that snickering woman?? Cold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Square Wheels Posted July 25, 2014 Share #6 Posted July 25, 2014 He's old and doesn't know how. Glad the bike appears OK. It might not hurt to have a shop give a it looksee to make sure nothing is fractured / cracked. It would really suck for you to be flying along and the frame collapses. I think you've met your quota for accidents for the rest of your life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted July 25, 2014 That had to be difficult to see it for many reasons. Hope the frame is ok; probably more damage than first glance. And what the heck is wrong with that snickering woman?? Cold. I imagine that my gate busting episode at the park was a story of much amusement among the Rangers. I don't blame them. But they picked up my bike and kept it safe, so they can laugh their asses off, as far as I'm concerned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted July 25, 2014 The barrier looks like this, only not so wide. I think my shifters hit the bar in the middle where the two sections swing together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted July 25, 2014 Share #9 Posted July 25, 2014 Was there a "Barrier Ahead" sign before the gate?( Not that you would have seen it anyways) We are required to but those signs on both sides of any gates we install, even if people shouldn't be behind the gate there needs to be a sign...just in case. I smell settlement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted July 25, 2014 Share #10 Posted July 25, 2014 The barrier looks like this, only not so wide. I think my shifters hit the bar in the middle where the two sections swing together. That looks scary. I have a ton of gates on the bike path I ride going to and from work. They look like this: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 25, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 25, 2014 you know that the cost of new shifters and a new set of bars will be about 60% of the cost of a new bike, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 25, 2014 Share #12 Posted July 25, 2014 you know that the cost of new shifters and a new set of bars will be about 60% of the cost of a new bike, thoughhe can buy a new set of 5700 shifters for about $185. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted July 25, 2014 Was there a "Barrier Ahead" sign before the gate?( Not that you would have seen it anyways) We are required to but those signs on both sides of any gates we install, even if people shouldn't be behind the gate there needs to be a sign...just in case. I smell settlement. No sign except a big "ROAD CLOSED" sign on the gate itself. I knew the gate was there. I've gone around it a gazillion times. I'm an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted July 25, 2014 Share #14 Posted July 25, 2014 Buddy of mine bunny hopped a barrier like that on his MTB years ago. I saw it. Took my breath away. He's a Pro racer now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted July 25, 2014 he can buy a new set of 5700 shifters for about $185. Where? I checked Performance and they were $239. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted July 25, 2014 Buddy of mine bunny hopped a barrier like that on his MTB years ago. I saw it. Took my breath away. He's a Pro racer now. He jumped a three foot high barrier? My shifters are at least three feet off the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted July 25, 2014 Share #17 Posted July 25, 2014 He jumped a three foot high barrier? My shifters are at least three feet off the ground. Yes. Really good BMX rider by nature. He just pulled a ,manual and hopped that thing. Afterwards, he said ... "glad I cleared that thing" HAHA I was right behind him. Saw the whole thing unfold. I don't think I spoke much for the rest of the ride. <humbled> See, the kids bikes make you pretty skilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 25, 2014 Share #18 Posted July 25, 2014 "I think what happened was that the shifters lined up perfectly with the top bar of the barrier and they my body took the brunt of the force." FIFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 25, 2014 Share #19 Posted July 25, 2014 Where? I checked Performance and they were $239.check wiggle bikes in England. $166.82 free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted July 26, 2014 Share #20 Posted July 26, 2014 I think you should put it on Craigslist. Don't advertise it as a 'crashed bike: needs work'. List it as a 'human-powered flying machine'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 26, 2014 Share #21 Posted July 26, 2014 I bet they heard about your shriveled dooxle. They are going to call the park Road runner's Dis Small Canal Park . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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