2nd Hand Carbon Bits

johnsav
johnsav Posts: 775
edited October 2008 in MTB buying advice
good idea? Or should you be weary of buying stuff?

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  • hucking_fell
    hucking_fell Posts: 1,056
    That's a bit like buying a 2nd hand motorcycle helmet.

    Do you trust the seller?

    Is it worth the risk?

    Will you always have that doubt in your mind which doesn't let you enjoy using what you've bought?
    More freerange chicken than Freeride God
    Bighit , 5 , BFe
  • johnsav
    johnsav Posts: 775
    hmmmmmmm, good points there
  • hucking_fell
    hucking_fell Posts: 1,056
    Hey, if it's just a trick looking carbon headset spacer or top cap or something then go for it!
    More freerange chicken than Freeride God
    Bighit , 5 , BFe
  • johnsav
    johnsav Posts: 775
    no no, my friend has a ritchey wcs seat post that he doesnt want..
    was also looking at an easton cnt bar on the bay

    Il stick with my stem though.. seems to be lighter than most anyway
  • hucking_fell
    hucking_fell Posts: 1,056
    Other folk on this forum have said to stear clear of carbon posts if you move your post up and down a lot.
    More freerange chicken than Freeride God
    Bighit , 5 , BFe

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