Its been a long time since I shared these pics, but this is an example of @
kunsunoke comment. This is a 1972 Motobecane Le Champion. I hit a car that turned in front of meI was doing about 21mph.
P6010917, on Flickr
Damage to the frame
P9051176, on Flickr
Damage to the fork
P9051181, on Flickr
The steerer tube
P1030230, on Flickr
Damage to me, one of several
P9081221, on Flickr
I still have the frame and fork. Do I want to repair? It would not be cost effective but might be from a sentimental perspective. I bought the bike when it was 1 year old. The problem is the paint challenge is too much for me to address.
2008-06-07 15.40.51, on Flickr
2008-06-01 08.52.48, on Flickr
Finding one in this previous condition in my size is like finding a needle in a haystack.