I am closing the fund raiser at this time.

If you have read my previous two journal posts, you will know that I had an accident on my bike which severally damaged my only means of transportation. I started a Fundraiser to help me replace my bike, and the accessories that were ruined. Through the donations made via Paypal, Go Fund Me, and a Few Commissions I accepted (in spite of being in the midst of an Artist Block) I have made enough to purchase my self a new bike, and the needed accessories (Pannier Rack, Bags/Baskets, Goggles, Safety Gear, etc.).

Thank you all for your concern, and generosity. I am truly humbled. I do not know how I will repay these acts of kindness in my moment of need.

If you still feel you need to make a donation, then I suggest you support my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Odis_Holcomb?ty=h

Or contact me and I will direct you to my Paypal, but I am no longer asking.

Again thank you all Bows

Ryngs

P.S. About the Bike:

Here are some pictures of the damage. I spent most of yesterday breaking down the bike, to see what was salvageable, and if there was any damage I missed on my initial inspections.

The Rim is a total loss, as it has a break in it which I suspect popped the tire:

http://stickypawz.timduru.org/Misc/BikeD/Brim1.jpg
http://stickypawz.timduru.org/Misc/BikeD/Brim2.jpg
http://stickypawz.timduru.org/Misc/BikeD/Brim3.jpg

The Rims before I took it apart:

http://stickypawz.timduru.org/Misc/BikeD/Brim01.jpg

Lost a cap on the peddle:
http://stickypawz.timduru.org/Misc/BikeD/Peddle1.jpg

Its hard to see but but the fork it slight bent, as well as the handle bars. In addition to being out of alignment now. If you look closely, this is supposed to be a 90 degree angle, and the you can make out the fork tongs are off set (due to the bend):
http://stickypawz.timduru.org/Misc/BikeD/BarsFork1.jpg

I figured out why the rear breaks seized. The cord was pinched off at the connector with the grip, breaking the aluminum connector at the top of the adjusting bolt (the the right), and the break grip was bent:
http://stickypawz.timduru.org/Misc/BikeD/Break1.jpg

Here the basket mount on my pannier rack has a broken weld, and look at the pannier rack, its bent:
http://stickypawz.timduru.org/Misc/BikeD/Pannier1.jpg

Apparently, my goggle broke, and I didn't even realize till I picked them up to move them at home and the lens fell off:
http://stickypawz.timduru.org/Misc/BikeD/Gogg1.jpg

And finally the luxury item I used to listen to music as I rode, my old Sansa mp3 player, I have a rectangle shaped bruise on my hip where it got hit in my pocket. The screen is broken, the button smashed, and the light come on, but no music plays:
http://stickypawz.timduru.org/Misc/BikeD/Dedplar1.jpg

Things I can't get pics of, are the peddles and the “Clacking” sound they make when spun. They never made the noise before. The front chrome wheel well welds are broken, and make a bell ring like noise every time touch the bike. The chain has lost tension, tho I can see any damage to it to the gear set.

The bike is salvageable, but it will never ride the same again unless the fork, the front wheel, peddle box, and rear break grip are replaced. Even then, no guarantees. In the end, I will be buying a new bike, and attempting to rebuild this one as a back up.

Enjoy...