Cassette and chain from Ebay - yes or no?

silly lily
silly lily Posts: 505
edited May 2011 in MTB buying advice
Hi! I'm replacing the drivetrain on my On One - it's tired and suffers more and more from chain suck, etc.
I will get a new Sh Deore chainset, but cassettes and chains, almost new, seem pretty good on Ebay.
Worth it? Or should I just stick with new ones and no risk of wear?
My On One Inbred and Com Meta 5.5.1:
http://silly-lily.pinkbike.com/album/My-MTB/

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Personally, I wouldn't bother with "nearly new" cassettes or chains.
    One person's definition of "nearly new" might be anothe rman's "completely and utterly FUBAR"
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Seconded, although I do use a local bike breaker for spares as I can see before I buy, I've never found him less than totally honest!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • silly lily
    silly lily Posts: 505
    Yep, that's what I was thinking....
    My On One Inbred and Com Meta 5.5.1:
    http://silly-lily.pinkbike.com/album/My-MTB/

    www.sophialibris.com
    Academic Coaching and Advising Consultancy
  • silly lily
    silly lily Posts: 505
    The Beginner wrote:
    Seconded, although I do use a local bike breaker for spares as I can see before I buy, I've never found him less than totally honest!

    Simon

    I think I know who you may be talking about, as it happens... but it's all ebay stock anyhow
    My On One Inbred and Com Meta 5.5.1:
    http://silly-lily.pinkbike.com/album/My-MTB/

    www.sophialibris.com
    Academic Coaching and Advising Consultancy

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