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Don
t want reveal too much as it is an ongoing police case with drunk driver going to court and me meeting solicitor tomorrow. But my understanding right now (early days) is that after BLB have given verdict on damage to my completely mangled bike and value of replacement, the checque from drivers insurance company will be written out directly to BLB. The alternative, as I understand it, would be to get out all my receipts and then claim back every part one by one as I buy replacements - would take ages. Personally I think going trough BLB is a much better option.Not sure what it takes to qualify them as "frame builders" but yes, they offer track frames of any geometry, any tubing, any colour. BLB lead time is 4-6 weeks rather than several months with Bob Jackson.
Yeah... but then again.. we
re talking about BLB here right? Nice chaps on the whole, but doesnt hurt to get a second opinion. And still haven`t fully decided wether I want OTP or custom. If custom made with lighter tubing means more vulnerable frame, then perhaps a sturdy OTP (Orlowski?) is better.=====
On the whole, I am not looking to exaggarate my claim or fleece the insurance company in any way. The bike I lost was not bad at all so the replacement value quoted BLB is only fair. And I'd much rather have the old bike back than to go trough all this hassle.