On May 1st, in daily life, accidents happen, such as accidentally bumping into a parked electric bike or bicycle. Usually, you just need to pick it up and everything is fine. But what would your reaction be if someone asked you for over $38,000 in compensation?
Recently, a blogger shared a similar case where a cyclist accidentally knocked over a parked bicycle, and the dealer assessed the damage at $38,148.
From the exposed chat records, the bicycle owner stated that their bike is a "Trick" brand, purchased from the official store just half a month ago. They only accept official assessment for repairs. They believe that using a third-party for repainting could affect the lifetime quality assurance of the entire bike, even impacting the rigidity of the frame. Therefore, they demand that the man who knocked over the bicycle must follow the official plan.
On the other hand, the person responsible for knocking over the bicycle claims that they used the official Trick repair service for repainting. They do not believe that all the damages were caused by them and are only willing to take responsibility for their share.
From the maintenance invoice, it can be seen that the total cost of various items such as the frame, right-hand shifter, power crank, electronic rear derailleur, complete disassembly and installation of the entire bike, hose replacement, handlebar tape replacement, appraisal fee, etc., exceeds 38,000 yuan. At the same time, through inquiry, it is known that the value of this bicycle is around 50,000 yuan.
Why are bicycles so expensive? According to reports, the quoted price was from a authorized dealer of Trek bicycles in Wenzhou. The staff mentioned that the bicycle frame involved is made of special carbon fiber material, which can only be replaced as the official service does not offer paint repair.
Some bloggers believe that replacing new parts for minor scratches is indeed a bit unreasonable. It's difficult to assess the repair costs provided by the store. In fact, the most reasonable approach would be for the party at fault to agree on a price based on the condition of the bike before the fall, buy it at that price, and then sell it or use it themselves, effectively compensating for the depreciation caused by the fall.
