An expedition bike is supposed to look like it has traveled somewhere. Or, was this not your Nomad?
Comforting words, George, and largely in agreement, but if it had been the Nomad I would have come unhinged. "Fortunately", this was an old MTB I rehabbed into a lighter-weight Adventure bike and gravel grinder. I got the frame from a pawn shop and it was ehm, "cosmetically challenged". The rest of my bikes look as new, even the 47 year-old Raleigh Grand Sports.
I had a bad crash in May 2012. After two shoulder surgeries, I think my last physical therapy session was in April 2015 or so, almost three years later.g
You are very fortunate.
Boy, I'll say! Looking back at what Andy wrote, I fear the outcome was worse than he said...
I ended up over the bars and was only saved by landing face first on a front Surly rack and my chest on the bars.
This can't be good, Andy. Are you okay? I can't imagine you got through that unscathed. I know you are a Brave Soldier (and have seen it myself), but I fear this left you the worse for wear. All healing thoughts your way.
All the best,
Dan.