Crashed,need suggestions for similar bike

sw19carpenters

So a lady pulled across my path while going 15/20 mph.
Was going faster but managed to skid 25m.
Had bike crash tested by lbs and frame is out of alignment.
Bike is 2013 trek emonda carbon and was really getting used to it.
My question is what is a similar geo etc to it that i can look for either 2nd or new.
Theres a 2nd hand calnago ace very close to me with a new 2018 crankset on it but i think its a more relaxed fit compared to the emonda.its also 2013.
I liked the nimbleness of emonda but it was my 1st ever road bike so nothing to compare too.
Next question is being self employed can i still use c2w scheme?

sw19carpenters

She's admitted liability so should get some form of payout but don't want to have to wait and wanna get back on road as quickly as possible

First.Aspect

Unless you have that in writing you need to assume she'll reflect on it and change her mind.

You will have come from nowhere, the pavement or have been whizzing or weaving around. Something like that.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but your best course of action is to instruct a solicitor. There's lots of advice on here about that.

singleton

A mate got rear ended recently, driver admitted liability and they made him an offer.
The offer was less than he needed to replace his bike, so he rejected the offer.
The driver then changed their mind, denied liability and said that he reversed into them.
British cycling offers legal cover to their members IIRC.

First.Aspect

singleton said:

A mate got rear ended recently, driver admitted liability and they made him an offer.
The offer was less than he needed to replace his bike, so he rejected the offer.
The driver then changed their mind, denied liability and said that he reversed into them.
British cycling offers legal cover to their members IIRC.

At least if his bike has a freehub that'll be easy to defend.

veronese68

Sorry to hear about the bike. Hope you're ok but did your head make that dent above the rear 1/4 window? Get yourself checked out just in case even if you were wearing a bash hat. Assuming that is a dent rather than a strange reflection.
Agree about a solicitor, although without the addition of a bit of personal injury they might not take it on as they won't earn enough out of it.
Can't answer on the bike, if it's near you go and try it. If you like it go for it.

katani

First.Aspect said:

singleton said:

A mate got rear ended recently, driver admitted liability and they made him an offer.
The offer was less than he needed to replace his bike, so he rejected the offer.
The driver then changed their mind, denied liability and said that he reversed into them.
British cycling offers legal cover to their members IIRC.

At least if his bike has a freehub that'll be easy to defend.

Even if it was a fixed gear bike, who rides those in reverse, and even if, how fast he would have to be going backwards to damage his bike to need a replacement. Provided that story is true and accurate, the driver is a muppet to make that claim.

katani

Regarding the C2W scheme:
https://help.cyclescheme.co.uk/article/85-can-self-employed-people-join-the-cycle-to-work-scheme

Seems like it is for PAYE and company directors only.

sw19carpenters

She was very apologetic and rang her insurance straight away and they called me to say she's admitted liability.
She even rang and text me to say how sorry she was.
Road was clear only me and her on road.bank holiday Monday.
Her insurers passed me onto no win no fee lawyers who have taken it on.
I'm not buying a bike because I may or may not get some money but because I need/want one.
That dent was my left shoulder.
And yes I did go the hospital to get checked out.

sw19carpenters

Cheers for the link katani.
That's a bummer that.

sw19carpenters

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394224217437?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=iyKzu2nGS2a&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=x1XQ9IEpQ1-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

sw19carpenters

sw19carpenters

What does a very tall head tube relate too on the road?

pblakeney

Regarding a company bike here is a copy of an old post which should get you started.
The link will take you to the latest HMRC guidance.

pblakeney said:

tkqpr wrote:

I wonder if someone can tell me how it works if you are self employed?


Although I mainly work from home I regulary use my bike for work purposes, banking/post/deliveries etc. However my accountant said (a few years back now) that I couldn't use it.


Has the rules changed?

Is there a limit?


Any help or experiences greater appreciated


Cheers in advance

Your accountant was wrong. The current rules have been in place for years.

Company buys bike*, claims back VAT, and uses it as a company expense against tax.

Company lends the bike to employees.

Company writes off the bike after 5 years.
https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manual ... l/eim21664


*Also safety equipment - Helmet, lights, reflective clothing etc, etc

First.Aspect

sw19carpenters said:

What does a very tall head tube relate too on the road?

More upright riding position. Commonly associated with slightly relaxed geometry.

What's the Colnago? Chances are the geo won't have changed much in half a century. Which means it's a racing bike, which means it'll be you that's the limiting factor, not the bike.

I've ridden your generation Trek, and no offence but it was dull as fuck. Competent and light and stiff yadda yadda but easy to improve on. If you get a 10 year old Colnago you will be upgrading.

sw19carpenters

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/colnago-ace-105-2013

sw19carpenters

No offence taken,I'm new to this road bike malarky and have little to no knowledge about what is or isn't a good bike.🤯😎
As with everything these days there's too much choice.
Have newer era bikes become more aggressive across the board compared to 10 years ago.

sw19carpenters

When I bought the trek I had no idea what too expect and didn't really know its race geo lightness etc etc.
It just fitted my 1st bike price point etc etc.
All I see now though on endurance bike adds or reviews is "good for long days in the saddle,designed for comfort,grand tourer blah blah "
But I'm not a day long rider,my rides are around 7miles for leisure/exercise or 5 miles ish each way to work and back.
What I will say is though where I live there are lots of hills and descents.(crystal Palace)which is where I ride for fitness.

pblakeney

sw19carpenters said:

When I bought the trek I had no idea what too expect and didn't really know its race geo lightness etc etc.
It just fitted my 1st bike price point etc etc.
All I see now though on endurance bike adds or reviews is "good for long days in the saddle,designed for comfort,grand tourer blah blah "
But I'm not a day long rider,my rides are around 7miles for leisure/exercise or 5 miles ish each way to work and back.
What I will say is though where I live there are lots of hills and descents.(crystal Palace)which is where I ride for fitness.

I'd suggest changing your spec to a disc braked bike with mudguards for commuting, wider tyres, possibly pannier mounts too, and low gearing for the hills.
You do not need a race bike so go for comfort, unless you *want* a race bike.

lesfirth

SW19, Even superman can not hit a car while on his bike without some injury. You must have some bruising or stiffness. I think "soft tissue injury" is the correct term.
Tell the drivers insurance that you will not involve a solicitor if they pay for a new Emonda. Just mention that you might get Leigh Day ( BCF solicitors I think) on the job. Paying you for a new bike will be peanuts compared to Leigh Day.
You have every right to be adequately compensated for the negligence of the driver.We all pay for this every time we insure a car.

sw19carpenters

Yes I've definitely got soft tissue injury.
Big bruise on left shoulder,top tube shaped bruise on inner right thigh.
Right ankle area got a weird pain when I do certain movements.
Main one though is my stiff neck,worse in the morning.
Going to doctors on Thursday and got a chiropractor appointment for Friday.
Solicitors are already involved.
Crazy prices for bikes at the moment.
1st 2022 carbon framed emonda is 2700.

MidlandsGrimpeur2

All I see now though on endurance bike adds or reviews is "good for long days in the saddle,designed for comfort,grand tourer blah blah "
But I'm not a day long rider,my rides are around 7miles for leisure/exercise or 5 miles ish each way to work and back.

TBH, riding 5-7 miles means you are not really going to benefit from a particularly 'style' of bike, just get one that fits you comfortably and that is in budget and you will be fine. If you were regular riding 2-3+ hours, then more thought given to geometry might be needed, but a good general fit in your case will be okay.

Depending on what budget you have after all the legal stuff gets wrapped up, I would be looking at something like a specilaized allez (just bought one myself) or a Cannondale Caad optimo. Decent alloy bikes at a reasonable price point, cheap to replace parts when required, and still enough of a 'performance' frame to ride quickly on it.

asomtomebike

It's a pity to see such news, wish you can get compensation and recover soon, looking forward to your next cycling share!

Bikeauthority.cc

Everything depends on your budget but I've listed a few options that you should be able to find on the 2nd hand market for a fair price. If you want new then the same recommendations apply but availability will be an issue.

See if you can find a Boardman or a Vitus. Both do quality, well specced bikes that don't break the bank when new.

Cube would be another brand to look out for. They don't get much love in the UK these days but offer very good value bikes.

I'd also consider a giant TCR or defy. The sheer popularity of these normally mean decent 2nd hand availability.

If you don't mind an alloy bike then a Cannondale CAAD is the one to get, current or previous generation bikes are excellent.

carbonclem

I've got a Colnago Ace and I think its from 2013 too.

As a point of co-incidence, I bought it following a payout from getting knocked off by a car and suffering a dislocated shoulder. (A carbon Colnago with Ultegra kit on for a discounted £1500 - those were good times)

Anyway, for what its worth, its a lovely bike, it was sold as a relaxed ffit model suited to Grand Fondo's etc. I've used it for the odd club TT and on 200 mile days out. Still have it and its still lovely to ride.