Why cheap components ?

plowmar
plowmar Posts: 1,032
edited September 2009 in The bottom bracket
Just bought a white Bianchi - I know but I like white-

http://www.arthurcaygillcycles.biz/ACS- ... omp-09.jpg

less discount.

But to the question why does it have such cheap and in a number of reviews 'not fit for purpose' tyres :?:

I've had to buy some conti GP 4000 chili's to replace them.

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  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    That way they can offer all of the shiny bits that catch your eye and keep it in budget. :wink:
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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    plowmar wrote:
    Just bought a white Bianchi - I know but I like white-

    Don't worry about the colour - that is the coolest current Bianchi colour scheme. Has a bit of celeste but without being the cliche of full celeste. If only they still did them in plain black with celeste lettering!
    Faster than a tent.......
  • plowmar
    plowmar Posts: 1,032
    All black - drool.

    Now I'm almost disappointed.

    Finding a second bottle and cage is like gold dust - got them but I think expensive, such is love.
  • freehub
    freehub Posts: 4,257
    Are the tyres not by Michelin? Surely Michelin don't produce tyres for road bikes that are not "fit for purpose"?
  • plowmar
    plowmar Posts: 1,032
    sorry £10 vittoria zaffiro ones, googled them to get v. mixed reviews, but generally not great in wet, and quick wearing.
  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    Makers have certain price points to hit.
    Tyres are a common way to save a few quid.
    The other area they save money is on wheels which are mostly own branded to cover up the real far eastern manufacturer
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    Hope you wore the old tires out before getting rid of them.
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    I wouldn't say Zaffiros aren't fit for purpose. They're not great, but they are probably one of the best tyres you can get for £10.

    Personally I'll stick Krylion Carbons/Vittoria Open Corsa/Pave
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  • grantus
    grantus Posts: 690
    Agreed on the Zaffiros - I used them all last winter for a good few hundred miles without a single puncture, folding and lightweight as well. Two tyres and two tubes from DH Cyclesport in Southampton - £20 posted - result!
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  • Cressers
    Cressers Posts: 1,329
    It's the parts that you don't notice, the BB, chain, hubs, headset that They skimp on...

    It shouldn't be allowed.

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