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no refund option?
nevermind, thanks anyway.
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thanks, I'm based in South East London / Kent so it is a bit far to check it out in person. depending on the postage costs to and fro (for me), would you consider posting so I could test ride?
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nice look. what are the full specs/dimensions? also, where are you based?
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just wondering if this is still going?
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Monday morning (2nd Sept) I cycled to work in the anticipation of taking part in the LCC Space for Cycling protest ride later that day. It was the first time cycling the 20 mile route since moving house. I used to cycle 10 miles each way so was comfortable with the distance.
Around 7 miles in at approx 7.30am going at 18mph, on the A21 Bromley Road close to the Catford Junction, I was hit by a van pulling out of Canadian Avenue. He was crossing my lane to go southbound on the A21. There were no cars around, but 2 cyclists a few metres ahead of me, so I thought he saw me. In that few metres gap, he pulled out, I had no time to react and the front of the van hit the side of the bike, sending me flying and rolling onto the tarmac. He was extremely apologetic but I was too in shock to respond.
Amazingly I only have bruises from the bike hitting me and grazes from the fall, no sight of blood. Policeman on a motorbike was close by and took details of driver and a witness. Ambulance took me to A&E to get checked over and xray on right ankle which was clear. There is bruising above and below the ankle. Other than a few other minor bruises, I feel fine.
The bike?
- Front wheel is not running true, back wheel (not even 2 weeks old) running true but not in line with the bike.
- Left crank arm bent inwards it cant rotate fully as it hits the chain stay. This is what the van hit.
- Top tube is cracked
- Seat is moved out of line and ripped at the edge.
- Crack in helmet
I now slightly dread the admin work with claiming on his insurance. Just what I needed a few days before my birthday.
- Front wheel is not running true, back wheel (not even 2 weeks old) running true but not in line with the bike.
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Hey beenbrun! Elaine here from that LBK Mersea Island ride!
I've been to a few private residences in previous years around North London (Hampstead / Angel area). Will need to have a dig to remember the names/locations.
Last year I thought a change and see larger commercial buildings.
Angel Building
- large terrace on roof.
- sculpture in central atrium
http://events.londonopenhouse.org/building/18241
Lloyd's of London
- the escalators
- the big open trading floor
http://events.londonopenhouse.org/building/3729
Think I'm back to residential this year...
- large terrace on roof.
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Thanks Jogger and NorthLondonLight for your offers, before I commit to anything, I have a slight issue with the removal of my current stem (see photo below). Sorry for not paying much attention, I only realised the stripped allen bolt when trying to remove the stem today.
Any bright ideas? Is it possible?
If it comes off, where can I get replacement bolts from? online / bike shop / hardware shop?
good point there.
good luck with the sale!