Bought fake bike
10-31-20, 09:40 PM
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10-31-20, 09:49 PM
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Frankly, if someone was going to counterfeit a bike I expect they would have used a more famous name than Wilier. I guess they are decent bikes but certainly not worth faking.
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11-01-20, 06:39 AM
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11-01-20, 06:44 AM
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11-01-20, 08:34 AM
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What year is the bike supposed to be. I have a 2013 Wilier GT and it has cables that are in the frame not on the the outside like this one.
11-01-20, 03:48 PM
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Just my 2 cents worth: have you checked under the cable guide on the bottom of the bottom bracket to see if a serial number is hiding under it?
11-02-20, 12:08 AM
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The main issue is the integrity of the frame. It could be just a cheaper import, and still be a good frame, or it could be junk and end up cracking.
With a fake, there is no way to know. I think with a sale price of $550, maybe $500 without gas, how much lower can someone build that bike and still get a bike that you would feel safe riding? How fast are you willing to go on that bike?
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With a fake, there is no way to know. I think with a sale price of $550, maybe $500 without gas, how much lower can someone build that bike and still get a bike that you would feel safe riding? How fast are you willing to go on that bike?
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UPDATE: the buyer answered and we're supposed to be meeting up for full refund. He acknowledges he's not 100% sure but hes BS he knows too much about bikes not to. He tried telling me the fork is carbon fiber. I told him its not carbon fiber why would anyone paint OVER carbon fiber???
I don't post much because honestly there's no need to unless I need specifics. Thanks bike forum community I appreciate the responses Namaste
11-02-20, 12:09 AM
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11-02-20, 06:56 AM
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Anyway, good for the seller that he is giving you your money back. I still wonder what it is that is creaking and why you think it is the frame itself.
11-02-20, 09:38 AM
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Because it's another surface? Not everyone likes raw carbon fibre. You can test if it's metal or carbon fibre by merely knocking on it. You should be able to tell the difference that easily.
Anyway, good for the seller that he is giving you your money back. I still wonder what it is that is creaking and why you think it is the frame itself.
Anyway, good for the seller that he is giving you your money back. I still wonder what it is that is creaking and why you think it is the frame itself.
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11-02-20, 10:01 AM
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OP, I'm glad the seller is willing to take the bike back. It wouldn't be a total loss if you kept the bike and it was rideable, but the creaking sound you're hearing isn't a good sign.
11-02-20, 10:23 AM
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11-02-20, 02:33 PM
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Pegoretti meets Pollock...
Actually, I think Wilier is a pretty famous name in the bike world, and extremely well respected. If you have money to spend, you really can't get much better than a Wilier.
I don't know, bro, like why not ask, like, 'literally' every carbon bike manufacturer on the planet?
I don't know, bro, like why not ask, like, 'literally' every carbon bike manufacturer on the planet?
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11-02-20, 03:12 PM
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It's clearly an aluminum frame bike, with a weird angular top and down tube. I have no idea Wilier if made ever a frame like that. It a really distinctive frame design, it seems highly unlikely that someone would counterfeit it. Most likely it's some other brands frame that's been painted or a genuine Wilier.
Also, most carbon forks are painted. The ones that aren't need to have a little of extra care taken with the outer layer, otherwise it can look pretty ugly with where the seams are.
Also, most carbon forks are painted. The ones that aren't need to have a little of extra care taken with the outer layer, otherwise it can look pretty ugly with where the seams are.
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11-02-20, 06:08 PM
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^^^^Forge on! 
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11-02-20, 08:17 PM
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Marco Pantani's Famous Aluminum Wilier
11-02-20, 08:37 PM
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Check out the Wilier at the 14:13 mark of this video!
11-03-20, 11:15 AM
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So, did we determine this was a fake? Maybe doesn't matter any more since OP stated he's going to get a full refund.
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11-03-20, 12:05 PM
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I am not familiar with the Wilier lineup, but I don't see anything wrong with that bike at all. It makes no sense to fake a lesser-known brand then sell it for a reasonable price. OP not being able to find the serial # is not a surprise seeing as they didn't know carbon fibre is almost always painted.
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