About 10 days ago I had a bit of a crash, if you follow me on Strava you may have noticed that I have only done a small number of short rides since, that is because I bruised my back quite badly and it has been very painful riding although it is largely better now.
It was a very silly and embarrassing crash. I was dismounting outside the local chemists, close to a large queue of youths waiting for their Covid jabs, when I trod on my own shoelace, fell backwards and landed across a kerb with my legs tangled in the bike frame. I managed to get to my feet and hobbled home with the bike home in shame.
On inspection, the amount of damage was completely disproportionate to the speed of the crash.
Derailleur hanger bent. This had to be mended by the local bike shop, I have since purchased a hanger alignment tool at £23.49 and a spare hanger at £5.99.
Derailleur cage twisted. Also fixed by the bike shop, total bill £25.00
Brooks saddle rail is broken. Currently away for repair by Brooks at £45.00
Rear Mudhugger broken. I'm trying a temporary repair (see below) but will need a replacement at £23.93
A total unplanned spend of £123.31, that is a lot for a little tumble.
I would not have bothered to patch the mudhugger as I know it won't last long (it has very little left to glue things to) but the weather forecast is not good for the next few days and I cannot get delivery and an opportunity to fit a replacement until next weekend.
Here are a couple of pictures of the damaged mudhugger and some patches (plastic display hangers for a couple of Sealey sockets purchased recently) which I've fixed on with gorilla glue, there are similar patches on the inside.
Yes, I know that the mudhugger is dirty but I did clean the affected areas with rubbing alcohol before glueing them.
Anyway, I will leave the glue to cure overnight and will be out for a pre-work bacon ride at dawn so what are the chances of it being a wet one.
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