I get to buy cranks again
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I get to buy cranks again
So come to find out those dura ace cranks I bought were bunk. The left side arm has a good 1-2 mm of play in the splines. I'm so not happy now.
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I was thinking omniums as much as i don't want to. Unless I can find an arm, but I kinda don't see that happening.
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This guy has one for $98 plus shipping from Japan.
They do pop up occasionally on the eBay, but nothing in the proper size right now.
They do pop up occasionally on the eBay, but nothing in the proper size right now.
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Yeah that's not looking promising. Parts sold as is. I already bought some messed up cranks as is. Dude I got them from is being a real ****** about it too. I also find it amusing that, that word gets censored.
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A local sale, face to face?
On line?
Guarantees?
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Local sale face to face. Dude said they didnt fit on his bike because of thier Q factor. Busts out his little pen to check my bills like i printed them the morning of. Guess he wanted to make sure he was getting real money for his janked out cranks. Expensive NJS paper weights is what I got. At a glance they look intact, but when you mount them up its a different story.
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All-City 612?
I'm a fan.
I'm a fan.
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Right now i'm torn between omniums or a brand new set of dura ace arms from tree fort bikes. Once my pedals finally show up I have another problem to deal with now. I just wanna ride the thing. Any one bought from tree fort before? Experiences?
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I bought my charge saddle from tree fort bikes. Ordered Monday and got it Friday. Did a price match online, came in a nice box. Guess a pretty good experience in my book.
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that's the fun of buying used. my lynskey split down the top tube due to a poorly formed tube or improper welding, and because i'm the second owner the lifetime warranty doesn't apply.
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any octalink NDS arm will do in a pinch.
the drive side is where the mojo is anyway.
look for a 105 or similar arm until you can find the correct dura ache one
the drive side is where the mojo is anyway.
look for a 105 or similar arm until you can find the correct dura ache one
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They're awesome; plus there's sometimes free goodies if you spend a certain amount. I bought a higher end helmet and some park tool goodies and they gave me a super nice company beer glass.
Maybe it's in conjunction with the spend more than $125 and get free shipping promo I think....
Maybe it's in conjunction with the spend more than $125 and get free shipping promo I think....
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whatever, **** david lynskey. i'm buying chinese
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They're awesome; plus there's sometimes free goodies if you spend a certain amount. I bought a higher end helmet and some park tool goodies and they gave me a super nice company beer glass.
Maybe it's in conjunction with the spend more than $125 and get free shipping promo I think....
Maybe it's in conjunction with the spend more than $125 and get free shipping promo I think....
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2nd person to mention they got a free beer glass, I can only hope. I went and ordered a brand new set of dura ace arms this morning, called it in and talked to Ben who was very helpful. Should see the new cranks by Friday and I did end up resolving the issue of the messed up ones. As long as all goes to plan I'll be a happy camper. Learned my lesson, buy new.
So, we're looking at pictures of your Raleigh, say....this weekend?
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