Off Brand (Way Off) Question
11-09-22, 09:40 PM
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Off Brand (Way Off) Question
https://www.ebay.com/itm/294081596207
Would anyone here use one of these on their bike? I'm thinking for winter use only or otherwise. Thanks for your thoughts in advance. Smokey
Would anyone here use one of these on their bike? I'm thinking for winter use only or otherwise. Thanks for your thoughts in advance. Smokey
11-09-22, 09:48 PM
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I wouldn't bolt that onto my bike if I got it for free.
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11-09-22, 10:50 PM
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Most of the eBay ad images don't even show an actual cassette with 11 cogs! It's a hard no from me...
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11-09-22, 11:29 PM
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Hard NO
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11-10-22, 12:18 AM
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I don’t think any of you read the description before you passed on it. At $9 it is a pretty compelling case for a heat resisting flywheel with mud draining holes.
“High quality:Made of high quality steel, anti-corrosive, good heat resistance, do not worry about the long-term use of friction heat, affecting its life.
No noise:This freewheel characterized by smooth rotation without much noise, high precision internal thread, ensure close connection with bicycle hub, smooth operation.
Accurate shifting:The effect of the guide chain is accurate, allowing smooth riding and accurate shifting.
Easy to clean&maintain:It adopts the design of chain guide groove and mud drain hole. The design of the chain guide slot makes the speed change more sensitive, and the mud drain hole is easier to clean and rarely get grubbed up on the inside.
Application:This kind of flywheel is one of the most durable and long-lasting flywheels of multi-speed bicycles.Suitable for mountain bikes and folding bicycles,road bikes ,city bikes,and so on.”
How could anyone say no?
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“High quality:Made of high quality steel, anti-corrosive, good heat resistance, do not worry about the long-term use of friction heat, affecting its life.
No noise:This freewheel characterized by smooth rotation without much noise, high precision internal thread, ensure close connection with bicycle hub, smooth operation.
Accurate shifting:The effect of the guide chain is accurate, allowing smooth riding and accurate shifting.
Easy to clean&maintain:It adopts the design of chain guide groove and mud drain hole. The design of the chain guide slot makes the speed change more sensitive, and the mud drain hole is easier to clean and rarely get grubbed up on the inside.
Application:This kind of flywheel is one of the most durable and long-lasting flywheels of multi-speed bicycles.Suitable for mountain bikes and folding bicycles,road bikes ,city bikes,and so on.”
How could anyone say no?
John
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11-10-22, 04:33 AM
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Not by choice. I would look elsewhere for savings.
11-10-22, 05:08 AM
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Not unless it comes with a Dubai call girl.
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11-10-22, 07:03 AM
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11-10-22, 07:26 AM
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Maybe if I was a person of the faith. It looks to be a sacred cassette.
11-10-22, 07:28 AM
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You may be on to something.
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11-10-22, 07:55 AM
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$9? I'm guessing this is another Pride of China product made from soft steel which will deform the first time you use it. Kind of like when my wife bought screwdrivers at the dollar store... first time I used one (Phillips) the screw stripped out the screwdriver since the metal was so soft. I probably could have bitten down on it and left teeth marks in it.
You get what you pay for... and I would only buy this if I wanted to decorate a room with bicycle parts.
You get what you pay for... and I would only buy this if I wanted to decorate a room with bicycle parts.
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11-10-22, 08:23 AM
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For $9 bucks? I'd buy it just out of curiosity. Seriously, what do you have to lose?
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11-10-22, 08:27 AM
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I wouldn't buy an off brand chain, but I might consider a cassette
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11-10-22, 09:34 AM
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I bet you'll get an 8sp cassette like the pictures and not a 11 speed like the description. I've noticed some of the made in china sold stuff has become more and more deceptive in their ads. You can't believe the description or the pictures for that matter.
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Did you even look at the listing? Pictured item is 8 speeds, not 11 as described. A one point it is called a cassette. At another, it's called a freewheel. But knock yourself out. I'm sure you know the old saying about a fool and his money.
Now I remember why I added you to my iggy list.
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11-10-22, 09:40 AM
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What you might have to lose (or gain depending on how you view it) is a long walk home. Why worry about saving a few bucks on something that costs pennies per mile?
11-10-22, 09:53 AM
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I fail to see what the big problem is. Worse comes to worse it will wear out quickly. It can't wear any worse than the aluminum or titanium larger cogs on a Shimano cassette. And it can't shift any worse than a flat sided 8v Campy cassette.
The chinese are good at one thing- taking an existing product and mass producing it at super cheap prices. Take advantage of it.
The chinese are good at one thing- taking an existing product and mass producing it at super cheap prices. Take advantage of it.