Crash and Burn: Bikefanclub.com

I guess like they say with motorcycles there are 2 kinds of riders, those who have crashed and those who are going to. Well as far as bicycles are concerned I just became a member of the crashed club. Misjudged my lean angle while peddling through a fairly tight turn at a pretty good clip (around 25+mph) and touched down my inside peddle, next thing I know my back tire feels like its about a foot off the ground and all hell breaks loose. I donâ€™t know how I did it but I got unclipped before the bike and I went down. I managed to slide on my feet and rear end down the road so I ended up with a hole in my shorts, some road rash on my tush, and a bruised cut right shin. The damage on the bike consisted of trashed Easton EC 90 handlebars, Speedplay peddles, rubber boots that cover the hoods, the right Campy Record break leaver, Tacx bottle cage, and a brand new on itâ€™s maiden voyage Fizik Gobi saddle (grounded completely down to the frame). Which for the 15 miles I had put on it felt like a definite keeper. I have to give an endorsement to the Campy Eurus wheels, that back wheel landed hard and in an awkward position and it stayed true.
Even though it sucks I crashed, I thank God because for the speed I was going and the how I went down it could have been a lot worse. Hopefully Iâ€™ll have my Alaris back on the road before the end of the week. Again as they say with motorcycles, keep your rubber side down.

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