Cycling
Bike Damage Report
Last week I posted that I had crashed. Well, a week later and I’m almost devoid of road rash. With the exception of a scraped knee (and accompanying gangster limp), I’m all set to get back on the bike. A few more days of rest and I should be OK for some easy spinning.
And now that the rider is healing, it is time to shift my focus on getting the bike back in shape.
I dropped my bike off at the shop on the day of the crash last week and yesterday I got the damage assessment: cosmetic damage only. The saddle was badly scraped, but ridable. The shifters have paint and brand engravings rubbed off, but again, functional. Aside from a Fulcrum Zero that needed a slight true and some ripped bar tape, the Trek Madone 5.2 is fully repaired and eager to go. The final damage costs are $200 in new tape and saddle and about $475 lost in clothing, helmet, and shoes.
Overall, I was happy to see the bill. I don’t have to replace any of the clothing because I have lots already. Only $200 gone on what could have been a much more expensive replacement.
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