bram-bram
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So I fell with my bike. Going about 30 km/h, the road was turning and full of gravel, the front wheel completely lost any grip. The road was slightly damped on that patch and completely covered in dirt and small rocks. Perhaps it was also my mistake, perhaps I used too much front brake. I have no idea exactly what happened as it took only an instant for the bike to go down and for me to start flying.
Fortunately I didn't get any injury, just a small hit on a heel, which makes it a bit painful to step on that foot. I'm very grateful for my leather jacket and pants which protect me from both the fall and the slide. At first sight the bike didn't get much damage either. A slightly inward-bent exhaust casing, brake pedal and handlebar. Minor scratches on the plastic. I slowly and carefully rode it back home from the place. Most probably it would have been worse if I wouldn't have had crash bobbins installed. The bobbin was about 50% shorter on the side the bike fell on, so I am sure it served its purpose well.
I have no pics because my phone's battery was dead when it happened. (This will serve me as a lesson, as if it would have been more serious and in a remote place, I wouldn't have been able to call for help.)
The bike is now in the shop for evaluation, but they promised they will fix it back as new. I will get an update on the damage evaluation the following days so I'll keep you posted. In the meantime, ride safely!
Fortunately I didn't get any injury, just a small hit on a heel, which makes it a bit painful to step on that foot. I'm very grateful for my leather jacket and pants which protect me from both the fall and the slide. At first sight the bike didn't get much damage either. A slightly inward-bent exhaust casing, brake pedal and handlebar. Minor scratches on the plastic. I slowly and carefully rode it back home from the place. Most probably it would have been worse if I wouldn't have had crash bobbins installed. The bobbin was about 50% shorter on the side the bike fell on, so I am sure it served its purpose well.
I have no pics because my phone's battery was dead when it happened. (This will serve me as a lesson, as if it would have been more serious and in a remote place, I wouldn't have been able to call for help.)
The bike is now in the shop for evaluation, but they promised they will fix it back as new. I will get an update on the damage evaluation the following days so I'll keep you posted. In the meantime, ride safely!
Glad you're okay mate and hope the repairs aren't too much!
