I'm so very sorry, I want to cry and it's not even my bike.
I commute an hour to work on an interstate, and bringing my bike to work scares me to death for this very reason.
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03-10-2016, 07:09 AM #1
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03-10-2016, 07:31 AM #2
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That sucks! So sorry about your new bike, hopefully insurance will cover it.
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03-10-2016, 08:16 AM #3
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So sorry about your Ruby. My bike had accident about 10 years ago that very same way to my bianchi eros. She still has 2 different shifters and a different handlebar but didn't hurt the frame. My hubby still hasn't lived that one down. No really we don't talk about it anymore- but now always double check when bikes are on a rack.
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03-10-2016, 08:18 AM #4
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Oh man. That stinks! I think ZoneFive's right about the furious shrieking fit, I know I'd be having one. Hope you can get a replacement ASAP ... at least you've already done the shopping ...
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03-10-2016, 08:47 AM #5
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Ack, that does suck. +1 on the shrieking or maybe some serious deep breathing.
Hang in there.
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03-10-2016, 09:44 AM #6
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OH NO! That is horrible! And this is just another reason why we have never had a bike rack but have always figured out a way or a vehicle we could store the bikes inside. I watched my friend's bike fall off her rack once as we left a ride, and it traumatized me for life!
So very sorry. I would be so upset!
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03-10-2016, 10:58 AM #7
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Thank you so much for the kind words. I just needed a place to vent. DH took it to the shop and they confirmed the frame is cracked in two places and has to be replaced. I'm pretty sure the wheel will need replacement too, but I'll know more later. I will call this afternoon to find out the details. In the meantime, I still have my touring bike- the Surly LHT but my spring break starts this weekend and I was planning so many rides
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03-10-2016, 11:02 AM #8
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That is a tough one! I'm sure your husband feels horrible about it and your anger is perfectly justifiable, but .... that private shrieking fit is probably a very good idea. Is this the new ruby that replaced the stolen one? So frustrating!!!
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03-10-2016, 03:50 PM #9
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I'm so sorry.
You've definitely had more than your share of bad luck lately.
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