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Old 05-14-2018, 06:52 AM
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ritchey swiss cross died too soon

I picked this up as a Christmas project to build into a proper cross rig. On its fifth ride a car pulled into the bike lane and I t-boned it as illustrated. Concussion, sutures and some hard swelling in my forearm that isn't going away resulted as well as a bent frame. I was impressed that the carbon steerer and fork stayed intact. That incident with the car broke a 35 year streak. Here's to another 35 year stretch.
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Old 05-14-2018, 06:56 AM
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Love the illustration Hope you heal up quickly!
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Old 05-14-2018, 06:59 AM
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Hope you heal up soon.

Is this a WTB thread?
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Old 05-14-2018, 06:59 AM
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oof, that sounds painful. hope the insurance companies will make you whole.

heal up quickly!

also - i'll move this to the GD section, where i assume you meant to post it.
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Old 05-14-2018, 07:10 AM
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Hope you called the police and with a concussion, get a lawyer...

Heal quick, be careful.
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Old 05-14-2018, 07:39 AM
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dam. heal up well and I guess be thankful for no more injury than that.
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Old 05-14-2018, 08:06 AM
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Big bummer! Those Swiss Crosses look oh so right. Get well soon.
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