"Accident"

[Cyclist14]

Well, Today I was looking over the edge of a 7 or 8 ft. drop that I was considering doing on my MTB and suddenly my "friend" "accidentally" pushes me off of it . My feet get caught in the handlebars and I do a classic endo. I got through it without any injury but my Rear WTB Dual Duty rim ( which isn't really to great) had a 2-Inch wobble and my front disc was bent . My bike is in the shop now and it was covered under the shops warranty.

I have decided not to ride with him anymore because what is he going to do next, I could have been seriously injured and there goes half my road biking season (or even my life ). Do you think I made the right decision? I do.

 

[ganderctr]

Absolutely. Dangers are dangers and should be eliminated somehow or another. Safety is no joking matter.

 

[TrekDedicated]

Are you serious? A seven or eight foot drop and he pushed you? What is he, like 8 years old?

Safety first. I hope he apologized.

 

[meehs]

I wouldn't ride with the guy anymore. He's an idiot!

What I can't believe is that the damage to your bike was covered under the shop's warranty! Ususally a warranty covers damage and defects due to faulty workmanship, not damage incurred by doing 8 foot drops (whether it's intentional or not). Amazing! Stay on their good side!

 

[cydewaze]

A crash like that is the kind of thing I usually do without any help.

I concur that you should ditch that dude. He sounds like a jerk.

 

[ALAN OBRIEN]

your "friend" sounds like a ****ing idiot.

 

[sooray02]

your "friend" sounds like a ****ing idiot.

Yeah, I agree

 

[insung]

Before your friend pushed you off the ledge, did he say, "Dang! You got shocks, pegs... lucky! You ever take it off any sweet jumps?" <push>

 

[Cyclist14]

I agree with all of you. Anyway I've got to get on the road to train for my upcoming race.

 

[EnigManiac]

your "friend" sounds like a ****ing idiot.

what he said...seriously!