1337 Trials Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hello. Im currently splitting my trials bike in order to get a gear set up on my freeride hardtail bike. Im looking at second hand cassette's, chains, chain ring. Im aware these three parts wear in together, for example the teeth on the cassette get less sharp over time. Am I ok to get slightly worn parts second hand? I have been a weight trainer for 6 years and have put on some size and im slightly paranoid the gear setup will skip/jump as it is. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Id say you'd be fine with shifters and mechs but id in a new cassette and chain at least. Cassettes can be had for cheap enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Id say you'd be fine with shifters and mechs but id in a new cassette and chain at least. Cassettes can be had for cheap enough. Thanks bud. Do you think I could get a good Derailleur for £20 second hand, if so what would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Ive always ran second hand parts on the Kona, its never let me down They havnt been visibly mashed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 What Danny says. You can't really tell the difference between a barely-used cassette and a completely nailed one, especially not in pictures on eBay etc, so you're most likely going to get ripped off. The only time I'd ever buy a used one would be off a mate and I knew it had only done a few miles. If you want to buy new stuff, Rose is usually pretty cheap for drivetrain stuff. 100% legit. http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/products/bike-parts/gearshifts/rear-derailleurs/?brand=764&page=2&viewtype=list&count=16&order=dprice#anchor_products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 If you want to buy new stuff, Rose is usually pretty cheap for drivetrain stuff. 100% legit. http://www.rosebikes...anchor_products And brakes New XT brakes for £60 odd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 AS has been said i'd got for second hand shifters and mechs but get a new chain and cassette. Rose bikes are pretty awesome, so cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) Ive been offered a truativ box chain guide, gear cable, cassette and chain for £35. EDIT: The chain and the cassette have both warn in together so I should be fine Edited June 3, 2012 by 1337 Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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