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2008-08-20 8:25 PM

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I've heard a lot of ugly roof rack stories. Always touched wood at the mention of these incidents. My juju wasn't sufficient, I guess.

After working out with my tri club tonight, I decided to treat myself to a little junk food. Not thinking about my bike up on the roof, I placed my order at the drive-thru, then pulled ahead for pick-up.

Hard to do full justice to the sound it made. Like fingernails dragged slowly across a chalkboard, except the chalkboard was my brain.

Besides the humiliation factor, the damage toll goes thusly:

Roof rack snapped.
Roof dented.
Bike carrier mangled.
Back wheel mangled.
Frame (?!?)

Doing the math in my head is making me nauseous. A careless moment, which I hope others can learn from.

Fast food is the devil, I say!

Edited by Xan 2008-08-20 8:32 PM

2008-08-20 8:36 PM
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So the lesson is...stay out of drive-thru's :-)

Seriously, I'm sorry that happened. I hope that you can get your bike fixed. Blonde moments happen, I know I get plenty of them!

2008-08-20 8:47 PM
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A guy in my office did that on his garage a couple weeks ago.  His homeowners covered it.  He has a $250 deductible, got a check for the replacement value of his bike and was able to sell the frame/components for $200.  The bike was 10 years old.  Driving his bike into the garage was quite possibly the best thing to happen to this guy in awhile.

2008-08-20 8:52 PM
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Homeowners huh? Going to get my keys.... Just out of curiosity, what kind of car do you have? I have an Accord. I can go through any drive through I have noticed and not come close. It won't fit into the garage though. After reading about homeowners covering I am thinking that a good smash into the garage might be to my advantage!
2008-08-20 9:16 PM
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Thus, another reason to invest in one of these:

 

 

In all seriousness... I'm sorry to hear about your bike and rack.  Though embarrassing, I'm sure your story will make people think twice before going under any sort of "overpass" with a roof rack + bike attached. 

2008-08-20 9:28 PM
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I am sorry.  That is one club I hope to not ever join.  I hope your insurance covers it.

2008-08-20 9:51 PM
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Aw, dude, condolences.

But...The Behind-the-car hitch racks do rock, as long as you can keep the bike clean. AND....depending on your bike, that would be covered by a rider on your home insurance...grab one at your first convenience. My rider covers theft, damage, roof rack, and general bad stuff for all of $10/month.

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