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What did you do to your bike today? (v2)
Louis:
--- Quote from: bluebmx;3516729 ---Why are some people acting like $40 for that guard is so insane? Normal aluminum guards are $25, United had some alum guard with a steel insert for $35 even. I think my old Mutiny guard with the steel piece was like $30... so for a 100% heat treated 4130 guard, $40 doesn't seem unreasonable. As long as it isn't made too thin, it should more than make up for the cost difference in longevity.
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Well then guess thats why I grabbed my FBM second hand.
See, there is no description on dan's, & just now there is a picture. So if it is true 4130 & heat treated that explains it. I just figured it was mild steel.
master:
--- Quote from: Louis;3517341 ---Well then guess thats why I grabbed my FBM second hand.
See, there is no description on dan's, & just now there is a picture. So if it is true 4130 & heat treated that explains it. I just figured it was mild steel.
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Yep, heat treated 4130. It should last a lot longer than an aluminum guard IMO.
http://www.sandmbikes.com/_product_67780/Parts_-_Cymbal_Hub-Guard
master:
--- Quote from: ScramHyphy;3517084 ---The compounds were $48 +shipping I believe. I got the all plastic Ezra pedals for $20. And the ones that are basically diety compounds are $30.
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HMMMMM.....
I'll have to look into these. I've been wanting some wider pedals for my MTB but I'm on a tight budget.
EDIT: And for the record, while I usually try to support my LBS I cannot get over the ridiculous markup on pedals. I will never pay full price for a new set of nice pedals... so if I can save on them I will.
Trent:
Took all the stickers off, stripped my stem, switched pedals to some black animal hamiltons.
Now, besides the chain, this bike a glorious piece of metal.
DontcallmeKenneth:
--- Quote from: zane;3517359 ---HMMMMM.....
I'll have to look into these. I've been wanting some wider pedals for my MTB but I'm on a tight budget.
EDIT: And for the record, while I usually try to support my LBS I cannot get over the ridiculous markup on pedals. I will never pay full price for a new set of nice pedals... so if I can save on them I will.
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I don't know if the actual materials are different but $30 is awesome no matter what. And I was going to spend my money at the shop for some pedals but everything was $20+ so I had to pass.
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