feedback on katalystcycling?
09-17-23, 10:12 PM
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feedback on katalystcycling?
https://www.katalystcycling.com/coll...ium-components
I'm thinking about a titanium stem, and these folks came up in the search. Good price. Good company? Anyone bought from them?
I'm thinking about a titanium stem, and these folks came up in the search. Good price. Good company? Anyone bought from them?
09-18-23, 11:34 AM
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Never heard of them or seen their stuff anywhere. I cannot seem to find info on them as well other than a generic website and an eBay listing. I don't love companies that replace "C" with "K" it just looks stupid but I cannot find info on them so who knows if it is something to add to the fire or just they are a legit business and they picked a dumb spelling and need to get themselves out there to give them legitimacy.
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09-19-23, 04:57 AM
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No address listed nothing of any substance listed about them…run don’t walk….
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09-19-23, 10:13 AM
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Their Facebook page says they are in Everett, WA, but no address or other contact information. A few grammar mistakes on the website. All warranty claims handled by email.
More importantly, I have a difficult time believing they can offer a ti stem at nearly 1/3 the price you would pay for something like a Lynskey. At least not a high quality one. Stem failure can be catastrophic. What are your medical insurance deductible and co-pay?
https://lynskeyperformance.com/lynskey-titanium-stem-6-degrees/
More importantly, I have a difficult time believing they can offer a ti stem at nearly 1/3 the price you would pay for something like a Lynskey. At least not a high quality one. Stem failure can be catastrophic. What are your medical insurance deductible and co-pay?
https://lynskeyperformance.com/lynskey-titanium-stem-6-degrees/
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09-19-23, 02:44 PM
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09-19-23, 09:13 PM
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You can find some mighty similar (if not identical) stuff on AliExpress, so this is either somebody domestically drop-shipping these, or the Chinese factory itself trying create some brand legitimacy.
