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You have an opinion too?
So I'm curious if anyone has any experience here using these sets from eBay. I see 'em listed all the time, but I'm curious if anyone here has used them.
I'm open to opinions and suggestions. I'm just thinking that if a budget chain and sprocket kit will last a season, it's worth $100.
Let the opinions fly!
P.S. I'm also curious about the cheap chain cutters on eBay... they're like $30. Will I get a couple uses out of it for the $30?
Boy, my frugle side is really showin', eh?
I'm open to opinions and suggestions. I'm just thinking that if a budget chain and sprocket kit will last a season, it's worth $100.
Let the opinions fly!
P.S. I'm also curious about the cheap chain cutters on eBay... they're like $30. Will I get a couple uses out of it for the $30?
Boy, my frugle side is really showin', eh?
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RE: You have an opinion too?
Not sure which set you are referring too, but one item I never skimp on is a chain. If you have ever spit a chain at speed, it makes you a little tentative. When I did, I was going 60, the chain lodged between the swing arm and wheel, locking it up. I did manage to keep the bike up, but in the on coming traffic lane. YIKES!
Anyway, I am know extra careful about chain, lub and adjustment.
Anyway, I am know extra careful about chain, lub and adjustment.
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RE: You have an opinion too?
I'd did the Vortex 520 quick acceleration kit on mine last year. It cost about $135 off ebay and looks to be better quality than that. I liked the chain and sprockets quality wise but I wouldn't go so steep in the gearing. I went -1,+3 i think and i lost all top end so i went to a -1,+1.
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3 things i would never go cheap on..
Tires
Chain
Brakes
just for the fact if it ****s up... thats your *** with your helmet against the dotted lines thinking " i shouldnt have bought those ebay sprockets"
Tires
Chain
Brakes
just for the fact if it ****s up... thats your *** with your helmet against the dotted lines thinking " i shouldnt have bought those ebay sprockets"
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RE: You have an opinion too?
How much can you really save on this? Sprocket Specialities has top quality stuff for aalmost the same $$$.
I agree, Chain, Tires, Brakes along with a helmet will save your ***. It saved my head a few times, although some say the two are just the same
I agree, Chain, Tires, Brakes along with a helmet will save your ***. It saved my head a few times, although some say the two are just the same
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RE: You have an opinion too?
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I'd did the Vortex 520 quick acceleration kit on mine last year. It cost about $135 off ebay and looks to be better quality than that. I liked the chain and sprockets quality wise but I wouldn't go so steep in the gearing. I went -1,+3 i think and i lost all top end so i went to a -1,+1.
I'd did the Vortex 520 quick acceleration kit on mine last year. It cost about $135 off ebay and looks to be better quality than that. I liked the chain and sprockets quality wise but I wouldn't go so steep in the gearing. I went -1,+3 i think and i lost all top end so i went to a -1,+1.
I don't know about the Ebay sprockets either, but, I too went -1, +3 and, as stated, lost ALL top end. You end up doing 1mph per 100 rpms. Not fun if you want to cruise at any speed over 70.
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