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Backlog Time Changes Made: Crystalyte 5303 DNM USD-8 Fork Shinko SR714 (front and rear) Alex 20" RIM DX32(front and rear) Farfle swing arm Upcoming: New headlights Control Panel Magura Throttle Front Brake Cable Replacement Hydro Brakes

Disclaimer: other than the photos I don't have more info about the bike. I was really busy trying to cover the entirety of CES for my company in 48 hours so I didn't have time to stop and chat with the rep. I was excited though that this was in Central Hall and not hidden away like some other...

All good advice coming in, I'll keep you guys posted. Also a belated thanks for all the well wishes!

Holy crap my e-bike is really expensive. Just got around to doing the component breakdown and I'm at 1.2K in just components

Initially she said that she would pay for everything. I think once she realized that it wasn't a 10 dollar wheel true, she decided that she didn't want to pay out of pocket. Shes trying to do some sketchy thing with her insurance (i guess that she bought another policy right after the...

Ugh totally my fault. I was scrambling to get my bike loaded up and try to get to work on time: during this time I heard '1500 dollar fine'. At first i thought the cop was being nice to her about smog or something but now I think she somehow finagled her way out of being towed for not having...

other party as in California i am not 'a driver'

The solution is clearly to wrap everything in bubble wrap. :lol: Ugh, anyone have experience with uninsured collisions?

Not to say that armor is an excuse to ride dangerously, but could you honestly say that you can stay safe on the road by riding differently (ie: 'safer')? While I could have been riding even slower than I was, I'd like to think that I did everything that I could to ensure my safety (big brakes...

Well 'might be safe' is not 'safe'. I'm not going to risk my life at the expense of the person who caused the accident. Picture doesn't look like much but micrometer says its like ~4 mm off

Headtube is bowed on the bottom + frame is aluminum so kinda concerned about stress fractures.

Yeah, but thats just time that I really don't have. I think (and hope) that it was just an insurance plan that had lapsed recently and can be retroactively renewed, otherwise it'll be time to lawyer up I was probably going 20-23. The road isn't in the greatest condition (potholes) so I was...

Actually no. After i pulled out my phone and started taking pictures of her license plate she stopped trying her 8 point turn in a vain attempt to get away from me and a bystander. Called the cops, got a case number, tons of picture, a witness, and a taped audio confession. Still doesn't help...

4 lane road (two for each direction) with center divider + dedicated left turn lanes. I was in number 2 lane when suddenly car going in the opposite direction makes left turn across 3 lanes. There was a person on my left so i just jammed the regen and brake as hard as i could without locking up...

tl;dr Got hit by a car. Walked away with minimal injuries because of safety gear. Wouldn't be typing this if I wasn't.