
How to Know If a Defect Caused a Bicycle Crash
Common signs that a bicycle defect or improper assembly caused your crash — and exactly what to do to preserve evidence and protect your claim.
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Legal guidance for cyclists injured in crashes across Colorado. Written by Attorney Dan D'Angelo.
Cyclists are vulnerable to serious injury from distracted and aggressive drivers to businesses that put profits over safety by selling unsafe bicycles. Bike Brain Law's mission is to help injured bicyclists find help and a trusted legal advocate focused on bicycle injury cases.

Common signs that a bicycle defect or improper assembly caused your crash — and exactly what to do to preserve evidence and protect your claim.

Modern bikes have 50+ components. Here's the full list of parts that — if defective or improperly assembled — can cause a rider to lose control.

Big box stores routinely fail to properly assemble bikes. Improper torque on stems, bolts, or fasteners can cause sudden, catastrophic component failure.

Colorado-specific guidance: from stopping at the scene to filing your own crash report when police decline to investigate. Protect your case from minute one.
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