besides a seat, i wouldn't buy a used _____
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besides a seat, i wouldn't buy a used _____
I'm starting to gather up parts for a new build. I'm wondering what you wouldn't buy used (other then a seat). My first thoughts were a BB, Headset, and chain.... I'd fork over cash for new on those.
differing opinions?
differing opinions?
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I've bought a used saddle before on Ebay.. nothing wrong with that.. not like your going to lick it or anything. It was a old san marco not made any longer.
I agree on the others..
I agree on the others..
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I wouldn't buy used:
- chain
- cassette
- fork
- bar tape
- derailer hanger
- cables
- housing
- tires
- tubes
- R-Sys wheels
- chain
- cassette
- fork
- bar tape
- derailer hanger
- cables
- housing
- tires
- tubes
- R-Sys wheels
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What's wrong with buying a used saddle? I've sold and given away a few saddles after trying them out for less than a month.
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Also, some of the stuff you guys mention I have given a few bucks to my friends for. Used does not mean completely s***. Look it over. Give it a try.
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Cables and housing!
A chain is the next on the list, as it is nearly impossible to evaluate wear, and they dont last that long anyways. A cassette is fine, as long as they have a really good pic of the wear on the rings. The same goes for chainrings.
A chain is the next on the list, as it is nearly impossible to evaluate wear, and they dont last that long anyways. A cassette is fine, as long as they have a really good pic of the wear on the rings. The same goes for chainrings.
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Bibs are about the only thing I would absolutely not buy used. Everything else depends on inspection, but in general I would prefer consumable items (bar tape, chains, cables, etc.) to be new.
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+1 Bibs, shorts . . . yuuuck . . . that's just nasty!!
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On the team I was on last year there is this hot girl cat3. She really is pretty darn good. When I was looking for a skin suite the team manager mentioned something about giving me her 2007 skin suite. At first I was thinking ah man, but then I got to thinking But I didn't end up getting it.
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Most of the guys here would buy it. In fact, there would probably be a bidding war over it...
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Bibs/shorts.
Component wise....cassette - unless you can inspect, chain, cables, bar tape, tires.
Stuff that is great to buy used:
Pedals - especially if it's just an additional pair for another one of your bikes.
Wheels
Handlebars
Stems
Seatposts
Component wise....cassette - unless you can inspect, chain, cables, bar tape, tires.
Stuff that is great to buy used:
Pedals - especially if it's just an additional pair for another one of your bikes.
Wheels
Handlebars
Stems
Seatposts
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This guy that mentioned it didn't seem to think a thing about it. He is an older dude and was just like " well maybe I could get you one of ___ ___'s old skin suites. My head filled full of the endless possibilities of fun. He ended up giving me a new one though.
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I have to buy my saddles used, because they don't make them anymore.
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