I wasnât there because itâs my girlfriendâs bike and she was riding alone. She is ok fortunately which is the most important thing since bike parts are replaceable, she isnât. I guess that the accident was a combination of too high speed, a sharp rock, maybe incorrect tire pressure and not so experienced driver. I donât really know. Since we have the same bike I will send my complete wheel to her and thus she will be able to complete the route.
by firewire_9000
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Wow that really hit hard, poor Riverside touring 920 though but it’s a good thing the driver was alright
That is some DH level destruction. Your lady is rad as hell. Also glad sheâs ok.
So sorry but im glad she is alright. Is she willing to continue?
Glad sheâs okay! Thatâs more destruction that I usually see in a season of riding from our local DH guys at our shop.
Also who put the rocks in that drainage� Seems like that makes it less safe.
OOF. Glad she is ok. Looking closer, it looks like a 6″ curb disguised by the rocks and water.
Glad she is okay. Unexpected drops like that can hit hard.
Where was this? I’ve seen this in France several times over the years with bike paths just being cut across and a 15+ cm (*6″*) drop out of nowhere. Had to make a full-blown emergency stop several times.
In this case erosion seems to have washed away part of the soil.
You have a girlfriend who bikepacks? Sir, sell a bike and marry her!
Wow, that is some serious damage. I would highly suggest getting the bike looked over by a competent mechanic after a hit like that. There could well be damage to the frame.
Running really low tyre pressures?? Good 4 comfort; bad for impacts
Wow, that is one big hit. I’m glad she’s ok.
Just curious, is that a carbon or alloy rim gone pretzel?
Thanks for providing the quick, âeveryoneâs okay.â I was genuinely worried as it looks like a bad flip.
Solid job doing the support and getting her back on the road for the trip.
Holy shit but any accident you can walk away from…