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quality of bicycle components
Just had the experience of trying to remove handle bars from a common
cheapo mountain bike, not that old, maybe 4 years. The allen bolts where completely rotten so no chance of getting them off with an allen key. One of the ball bearings in the wheel was shaped like a potato, not to mention the mangled bearing cage. What a load of scrap metal. |
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quality of bicycle components
On Nov 14, 12:03 pm, wrote:
Just had the experience of trying to remove handle bars from a common cheapo mountain bike, not that old, maybe 4 years. The allen bolts where completely rotten so no chance of getting them off with an allen key. One of the ball bearings in the wheel was shaped like a potato, not to mention the mangled bearing cage. What a load of scrap metal. you know i was there 20 years ago. my first bike was a cheap $100 bike and i cannot tell you all the trouble i had. today, i rather buy a used good quality bike. since then i have owned more than 20 different bikes (new, old, road, mountain) and the great thing about a good brand is that you can always swap, sell, exchange it for something newer and better. ebay is the perfect place for starters. carlos www.bikingthings.com -ride longer, get fit, live better, be happier- |
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Just had the experience of trying to remove handle bars from a common cheapo mountain bike, not that old, maybe 4 years. SNIP Four years from a BSO. I'd call that a good result! fboab |
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