swede
10510 posts since 21/3/09
posted 7 May 2021 08:18, edited 7 May 2021 08:18
swiftus wrote: I'd love to get a Fairlight, or another Reynolds steel bike. So jealous. I was back and forth with them on email about the Strael. Just need to save up enough now…
ordered it through green commute initiative so saving ~40% on list price. look forward to getting it as it ticks the boxes well for a decent winter bike. wouldn't want to be doing things by halves… did look at the kinesis 4S disc too but felt like pushing the boat out a bit
Goldie
4840 posts since 17/10/07
14 May 2021 21:04
Yeah likely cheap chinese knock offs. Will probably fit the pedal but made from less durable material so will wear out quicker than genuine products.
MrW
3141 posts since 1/8/11
15 May 2021 08:54
Would just buy ones from a legit source, they're consumables like tyres or tubes which you'd be less inclined to replace with snides.
That said, have seen several good write-ups on Speedplay copies from aliexpress if you're that way inclined.
16 May 2021 12:37
Fläsket wrote: Finally back in the game with another Fargo.
Bike/component shortages are no joke!
What do you think of it?
I'm in the market for a gravel sub £1800.
It'll spend 90% of the time on the road admittedly. But looking for something a bit sturdier so I can strap the little one on the back.
Looking at a Canyon grail 6, Ribble Gravel AL… anyone got any other recommendations to look at?
swede
10510 posts since 21/3/09
16 May 2021 15:53
MrW wrote: Would just buy ones from a legit source, they're consumables like tyres or tubes which you'd be less inclined to replace with snides.
Guy in my club bought a KMC chain thinking it was real off eBay through some power seller. Snapped in 2x different places on 1 ride
scary as fuck that it’s becoming so easy to be duped into buying fakes now though
RAMBO
798 posts since 27/11/09
17 May 2021 16:21
30 days off laka bike insurance using the code giro30
swede
10510 posts since 21/3/09
18 May 2021 08:55
Yeah would only buy through proper retailers atm. Even if paying through the nose
quest
3793 posts since 11/7/11
posted 31 May 2021 20:42, edited 31 May 2021 20:42
put them on lfgss .. good marketplace
swede
10510 posts since 21/3/09
31 May 2021 21:43
Take it you aren’t a large judging by the size of that bike. Could be interested though
swede
10510 posts since 21/3/09
posted 1 Jun 2021 07:10, edited 1 Jun 2021 07:10
listing has turned into a bit of a car crash there mate
why are you rushing it? should just list clearly what the items are and that its a job lot at £1300. your approach/attitude isn't doing you any favours
morgan
1147 posts since 22/2/11
1 Jun 2021 15:03
Im past caring. Other shit going on in my life mate.
morgan
1147 posts since 22/2/11
2 Jun 2021 17:06
I’m moving and work is stressful.
Life.
