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Old July 23rd 14, 12:46 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
TMS320
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Default Unwise to try to damage wingmirrors of cars

"Mrcheerful" wrote
On 23/07/2014 11:43, TMS320 wrote:
"Mrcheerful" wrote
On 23/07/2014 10:33, TMS320 wrote:
"Mrcheerful" wrote

Many top end door mirrors cost over a thousand pounds each to replace.

Yes, it is ridiculous for a mirror to cost more than a decent bicycle
and
fall apart when touched instead of folding.

In the case in question it does sound as though the damage was
deliberately caused.

If a cyclist could damage the mirror of a moving car from a moving
bicycle
with his fist, he should be given a medal. Not just from getting the
aim
but
to get any energy into a swing. Since it is so unlikely, you're just
showing
your usual cluelessness.

Glass breaks very easily, and would cost around the 50 pound mark which
the car owner asked for.


Then it seems you haven't a clue about the construction of a door mirror
and
how the cyclist could possibly deliver a destructive blow while being
overtaken.

And you claim to be a competent mechanic?


Your opinion means such a lot to me.


Then we can take it that you have dropped your charge of "deliberate"
damage. Unless you want to suggest a credible mechanism.


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