20-10-2012, 09:03am
Sometimes, (this has happened to me), there is quite a good legitimate way to re-start all over from square one. I found myself (similarly) on this occasion, being legitimately insured, when the bike fell over legitimately by being handled poorly by a third party in the course of a routine shop stay, and my legitimate insurance provided the legitimate compensation which resulted in my bike coming home as good as new. My insurance did not suffer, because they got the money off the other party. This might sound very off handed, if you are very attached to your bike and it would be a mental hurdle to get over. In my case, although I loved my bike dearly, I managed to get it back in top condition, which meant I could sell it at a minimal depreciation, resulting in my being able to buy a brand new bike. I have learnt that bikes, like houses, sometimes require an upgrade/maintenance and if you are not too attached, a total change over can be very good indeed. All done legitimately of course.