wannalift Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 i just started biking a few weeks ago and i had my first accident today. i was on the streets in my neighborhood and started from a stoplight in 5th gear out of 10. i got my speed up and was pedaling really hard (probably close to 30 mph) and the next thing i know i went flying over the handlebars and rolled a few times before getting up and getting my bike off the road. apparently i power-snapped my chain and it wrapped up the back gears and sent me tumbling. i'm okay. very very lucky though. here are some pics of the aftermath. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/flexwell/DSC00554.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/flexwell/DSC00562.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/flexwell/DSC00557.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/flexwell/DSC00565.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/flexwell/DSC00569.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/flexwell/DSC00570.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/flexwell/DSC00576.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/flexwell/DSC00575.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/flexwell/DSC00583.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/flexwell/DSC00585.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Ouch! Looks like you took a nasty spill. Glad you're okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Owwwww... Those look like the kind of injuries that only a container of sweet sweet Soy Delicious can fix. Heal up quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Ouch man! Looks painful! Hope it heals quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 ouch. Ive taken many spills on pavement. it burns. best wishes in healing up duder.aloe vera helps with road rash ive found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Make sure you get a new helmet before you ride again...assuming you get the bike fixed. Luckily you had one on...most people don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannalift Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 potter, that bike is done. i'm looking to get a new one. any suggestions? mainly interested in sprinting and hill climbing. what do you think of these twp? http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/sprintour_carb07.htmhttp://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/centurypro_wcs.htm or there is this one being sold locally.http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/382031584.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarrio Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I'd lean towards the Iron Horse as well. I have a 58cm Trek Pilot 2.1 that's about 1.5 years old, very nice condition. I'm thinking of selling it since I hardly ride it anymore (I'm more into mt biking). Would that be too big for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I'd lean towards the Iron Horse as well. I have a 58cm Trek Pilot 2.1 that's about 1.5 years old, very nice condition. I'm thinking of selling it since I hardly ride it anymore (I'm more into mt biking). Would that be too big for you? I would go for Fin's Trek ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannalift Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 fin, 56 cm is stretching it for me. i'm 5'9" but with short legs. not even sure i can fit on the iron horse. i'll check it out this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 hardcore man. I hope you're' feeling better. You've got some good muscle thickness, and your forearms look pretty jacked. Recover quickly man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarrio Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 fin, 56 cm is stretching it for me. i'm 5'9" but with short legs. not even sure i can fit on the iron horse. i'll check it out this weekend. Yeah, the trek would be too big. Good luck with your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I'd actually take the Motobecane Century Pro over the Iron Horse. Its new which is a plus...it's probably over 3lbs lighter...its likely much stiffer yet nearly as smooth thanks to the carbon rear seat stay. Also you'd have to deal with less corrotion. I know they use a ton of salt in the area you'll be riding and I'd much rather ride aluminum than steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Asocial Ape Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 aiiee. nice road rash. those ones where your skin gets sanded away really hurt. it's cool you took pictures. my brother had an awesome one of his face from when he drove his car into a concrete wall. he looked like a bloody frankenstein with all the rips and stitches. he used it for his xmas card that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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