Could get them for 15 a week or so ago but they're sold out now. I'll let you know if I spot some cheapos againI had a quick nosey but couldn't find any for less than about £45 - £18 is a steal.
They look alright eh?! I’ve just splashed on some real touring cantis, should I get hooky levers to go with them…?These are the ones I got for around 18 quid
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I certainly would if you like the look of them. I was pleased with the quality. I have bought real motolites from Paul's and that is 300 euro I'll never get back and I certainly would never spend that amount of cash again. I can't even get rid of them for 130 euroThey look alright eh?! I’ve just splashed on some real touring cantis, should I get hooky levers to go with them…?
I had a quick nosey but couldn't find any for less than about £45 - £18 is a steal.
Nice oneAvailable here @ sub-£18 shipped UK:
Paul brake levers
I tend to shy away from buying components from China that'll be highly stressed/has dire consequences if they fail. I've since broadened my horizon a fair bit, but when it comes to anything ultra-light, especially if an imitation, I'm not going to chance it. But their overbuilt alu/steel bars, cranks and frames are pretty damn bombproof. A lot of their carbon bars are also fairly good, but I don't get on with carbon anyway.I must confess out of idle curiosity I knowingly bought a Faux Chris King - seller was even up front about it
I was expecting square bearing but in fairness for the money it was okay .... however I wouldn't risk my teeth with a Fake bar or stem
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/fake-chris-king-anyone.417175/
A guy (top bloke) i used to work with always reckoned a shop in sharm el shiek was the place where Rolex and Breitling disposed of their non QC goods. Of course it wasn’t and they were terrible fakes.
I did buy a fake AA rated submariner in Bangkok a few years ago simply to see how it compared. It was visually close but not close enough and felt like crap. The AAA ones were scarily close.
Does it bring you out in a rash?I tend to shy away from buying components from China, but I don't get on with carbon anyway.