Are we being conned?

[02GF74]

with the TiN coated chains?

Fitted a KMS chain today but had to remove a few links.

Notice that the inside part of the outer link link around the pin hole - where it would rub against the innner link - is not coated i.e. is sliver not funky gold and that the pin is not coated either?

In other words, the lovely gold coating is on parts that don't actully rub against each other hence is not helping longeivity but is in fact unnecessary extra weight. GGrrrrrrr.....

Still looks nice though.

 

[hubgearfreak]

Are we being conned?

of course. a marketeers job is to part gullible people from their money

here's some others you may be interested in....

non steel frames
low spoke counts
ever increasing range of variable gears
h*****s
green oil/cleaner
the list goes on and on

 

[Joe24]

I was going to get a gold chain once, but a mate told me not to bother because it wont stay gold for long.
I want a pink one for my mess about fixed. But, if i do that, then it will be double over what the bike is worth now!!!!!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Yes.

 

[Tynan]

doesn't the whole drive train go black pdq?

 

[Aperitif]

http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=31355

Mines still goldy woldy...taken a fair bit of punishment so far.

 

[Tynan]

the hairy one?

like someone just wiped it clean?

I fail to understand how it won't be coated in black oil and dirt

 

[Aperitif]

Because it is a nice clean chain Tynan. That's the way I prefer it. If I left it alone then sure, black as Newgate's Knocker, but then I'd have to put the black Khamsins on...

 

[jimboalee]

Are we being conned.

I could fly to New York with an old bike in a travel box.
Junk the old bike and buy a Spesh Tarmac Pro.
Fly it back and still spend less money than buying the bike in the UK.

 

[Mr Pig]

non steel frames
low spoke counts
ever increasing range of variable gears
h*****s
green oil/cleaner

I agree with all of those, although I don't know what h*****s is!! ;0)

 

[jimboalee]

I agree with all of those, although I don't know what h*****s is!! ;0)

Haribos. The free ones you get from Wiggle.

 

[Sun Superlight]

I agree with all of those, although I don't know what h*****s is!! ;0)

In that case think yourself lucky.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Are we being conned?

non steel frames

and the con here is what exactly?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Are we being conned.

I could fly to New York with an old bike in a travel box.
Junk the old bike and buy a Spesh Tarmac Pro.
Fly it back and still spend less money than buying the bike in the UK.

an example where crime does pay - provided you don't get caught. A nice idea but unless you play the import duty and the VAT on entry to the UK, illegal.

I confess I tried it once with a chi-chi electric bass; thought better of it on arrival in UK, 'fessed up, and the customs lady sent me on my way with a smile and a wink and a 'don't do it again'

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Well the wooden ones are rubbish for a start.

my son's wooden bike is still doing sterling service at our local playgroup