Proof of a Track/Hipster "Bubble"?
07-14-08 | 03:03 PM
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Proof of a Track/Hipster "Bubble"?
I just sold a set of Sugino Maxy (Maxy, not Super Maxy) cranks on ebay for $72. They were in nice shape, but the 165 mm crank arm length seems to have done it. Is the demand for anything and everything that can be used on a fixed gear really that high? Seems ridiculous to me, or am I missing something?
07-14-08 | 03:07 PM
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Dang! I've got a few sets of cranks in 165. Maybe they should hit the 'bay real quick!
07-14-08 | 05:35 PM
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Anybody got anything in 155? 
07-14-08 | 05:45 PM
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My 165 105s need to go then
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07-14-08 | 06:33 PM
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I just sold a set of Sugino Maxy (Maxy, not Super Maxy) cranks on ebay for $72. They were in nice shape, but the 165 mm crank arm length seems to have done it. Is the demand for anything and everything that can be used on a fixed gear really that high? Seems ridiculous to me, or am I missing something?
07-14-08 | 06:39 PM
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pbr streetgang, huh? you wouldn't be part of these hipsters would you?
07-14-08 | 07:04 PM
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I just sold a set of Sugino Maxy (Maxy, not Super Maxy) cranks on ebay for $72. They were in nice shape, but the 165 mm crank arm length seems to have done it. Is the demand for anything and everything that can be used on a fixed gear really that high? Seems ridiculous to me, or am I missing something?
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07-14-08 | 07:39 PM
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Should I try selling the 165mm long, 144mm BCD Sugino aeros off my UO-8? 
I have a Stronglight set I could swap in.
I have a Stronglight set I could swap in.
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07-15-08 | 11:52 AM
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07-15-08 | 11:55 AM
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They have a 110 BCD and definitely have no NJS stamp (I don't think any of them ever did). They were polished and in good shape, though. I have an identical pair of 171 mm Maxys. I'll put them up next week and see how they do.
07-15-08 | 11:57 AM
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07-15-08 | 12:18 PM
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I have Sugino Super Maxy (or is it mighty comp? or super mighty comp? super mighty maxy comp?)
165 and 151 BCD.
wonder what they'd go for?
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07-15-08 | 01:43 PM
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Careful folks! You don't what to look like you're all going "Antiques Roadshow" on us!
I can hardly wait for the "what are my cranks worth threads"...the shame of it all...
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07-15-08 | 02:23 PM
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While 165s aren't necessary to avoid pedal strike on a track with a track bike, they're necessary to avoid pedal strike on curbs and corners on a conversion due to the lower bb. This is all according to the armchair wisdom of bfssfg of course. If you've got em and don't need em they'll bring in more cash now than they should.
07-15-08 | 07:14 PM
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07-15-08 | 08:06 PM
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I work on a college campus and one of the (rich kid) hipster students rides a Pogliaghi track bike as his commuter. In the RAIN even. It's got Super Record pista cranks. Locks it up outside, hours at a time.
These kids are crazy, more money than brains.
Good thing I don't own bolt cutters.
These kids are crazy, more money than brains.
Good thing I don't own bolt cutters.
07-15-08 | 08:30 PM
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While 165s aren't necessary to avoid pedal strike on a track with a track bike, they're necessary to avoid pedal strike on curbs and corners on a conversion due to the lower bb. This is all according to the armchair wisdom of bfssfg of course. If you've got em and don't need em they'll bring in more cash now than they should.
07-16-08 | 12:20 AM
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I work on a college campus and one of the (rich kid) hipster students rides a Pogliaghi track bike as his commuter. In the RAIN even. It's got Super Record pista cranks. Locks it up outside, hours at a time.
These kids are crazy, more money than brains.
Good thing I don't own bolt cutters.
These kids are crazy, more money than brains.
Good thing I don't own bolt cutters.
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07-16-08 | 12:23 AM
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Yup. 165 and 144 are the magic. 151 brings money from collectors only and usually only in the campagnolo variety. Fixed kids don't want 151 because there is less ring choice. 144 is still standard and they can buy new FSA rings etc for the 144bcd cranks, so those sell well. 170 is too long, nobody wants it. You put a set of 165s on craigslist and they are gone within 24hours.
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07-16-08 | 07:01 AM
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