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Re: Hit by a car: wheel disaligned
« Reply #15 on: August 19, 2014, 05:35:53 PM »
I am not insured, I already forgot about the driver. I thought about it in the moment, when it happened, but she didn't speak English, Spanish, Russian or any common language and I didn't think the bicycle was damaged at the moment.

Next time I am making sure nobody leaves the scene without handing over enough money to fix any possible damage or waiting for the police and someone who speaks any common language.

About the bicycle, it seems is not that bad in the end. Fork seems fine, I think. I am truing the wheel and the result is almost better than before, in my modest opinion.

Only bended slightly the front right rack, and I should be able to get it back in place. Anyways it shouldn't affect riding (not much).

In the end I must be just loosing one day fixing things and learning how to fix them, and a few extra worries. Hopefully no more problems will develop from this incident.

for the life of me i cant see any fault with taht fork or wheel and i spent loads of time looking at all the pic's.the brake blocke seem perfect on the rim both sides, also  nice gap with mudguard.
i must be missing something ::)

Oh! In the picture the brake is out, untightened, if not I couldn't move the bike around.
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Re: Hit by a car: wheel disaligned
« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2014, 05:42:59 PM »
for the life of me i cant see any fault with taht fork or wheel and i spent loads of time looking at all the pic's.the brake blocke seem perfect on the rim both sides, also  nice gap with mudguard.
i must be missing something ::)

From this distance I'd agree the forks look straight so its probably a question of truing the wheel (but I'd still be on the lookout for a local bike shop).  Double check the fork blades where they meet the crown for any evidence of stress to the paintwork.  Stupid question I'm sure, but are you sure the handlebars are straight?  Hope all is well for the rest of your tour.
 

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Re: Hit by a car: wheel disaligned
« Reply #17 on: August 19, 2014, 05:50:50 PM »
Not sure about the handle bars, after so much looking at the bike I don't know what is straight anymore. LOL
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Re: Hit by a car: wheel disaligned
« Reply #18 on: August 19, 2014, 07:40:06 PM »
I still reckon its the front wheel thats the problem,so take your time and true up the wheel. ;)

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Re: Hit by a car: wheel disaligned
« Reply #19 on: August 19, 2014, 08:31:21 PM »
I have trued it, better than before and with the brakes tighten properly.

Tomorrow I will do around 100 km so I will have time to check everything goes smooth and fine.
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Re: Hit by a car: wheel disaligned
« Reply #20 on: August 19, 2014, 09:03:34 PM »
should be fine good luck with the tour ;)

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Re: Hit by a car: wheel disaligned
« Reply #21 on: August 19, 2014, 09:04:03 PM »
Thanks!
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Re: Hit by a car: wheel disaligned
« Reply #22 on: August 20, 2014, 02:09:58 AM »
If the bike pulls to one side, you might need to have the fork looked at.  But if it handles the same in the future as in the past, that is a very good sign.  I could not see the photos very well, I had eye surgery last week, so the photos did not help.  Thus, I don't have a lot to add here.

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Re: Hit by a car: wheel disaligned
« Reply #23 on: August 27, 2014, 10:49:57 AM »
Update. My worst expectations are confirmed, I disabled the fork and noticed the steerer tube is bended.

I understand this means I need to change the whole fork. Ouch!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/unzsa5708vy6q1r/2014-08-27%2010.59.17.jpg?dl=0

I am worried to damage anyhow the frame by cycling with the fork like that, but I need to cycle at least another 200 Km before I have any chance to stop...
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Re: Hit by a car: wheel disaligned
« Reply #24 on: August 27, 2014, 11:19:53 AM »
Ouch, I did wonder when I mentioned the handlebars. 

You either need to (i) find a very good bike shop who can try and straighten things for you (and check the rest of the frame), (ii) order new forks and collect them from a suitable address (hoping everything else is OK).  It might be worth calling SJS for advice now. If it were me I would weigh up the risk, the inconvenience and the impact on the tour...
 

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Re: Hit by a car: wheel disaligned
« Reply #25 on: August 27, 2014, 11:22:44 AM »
Ouch, I did wonder when I mentioned the handlebars. 

You either need to (i) find a very good bike shop who can try and straighten things for you (and check the rest of the frame), (ii) order new forks and collect them from a suitable address (hoping everything else is OK).  It might be worth calling SJS for advice now. If it were me I would weigh up the risk, the inconvenience and the impact on the tour...

I am already talking with SJS for a replacement.

The inconvenience is monetary, time is not a factor since I am touring around the world without and end date, but finding a place to stop and spending the money is a hassle and a pain in my pocket. I am traveling with a budget of 5€ a month...
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