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| 2126.1 | Image vs. Reality | ASG3::STEWART | I hear and obey the voice of Landru. | Fri Nov 15 1991 09:55 | 15 |
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I'd like to know, too. I have Shimano Exage 300LX in front, and Exage 400LX
in back. That's just the way my bike was originally equipped. The gears
shift, the brakes stop, what else can one ask for?? :-)
I have a problem spending a fortune on components for my mountain bike
given the abuse it must take. Unless the components really absorb the shock
and stress THAT much better, why spend the money?
Now, if the components are noticibly more responsive, or are truely stronger
and more resilient, then it becomes worth it, in my mind.
Later,
Andy
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| 2126.2 | Leading the way (to debtor's prison) | RUTILE::MACFADYEN | Finality is not given to us | Fri Nov 15 1991 12:00 | 4 |
| What can one say? Except, see any note by Chip Girouard.
Rod
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| 2126.3 | | COMET::VOITL | | Sat Nov 23 1991 23:25 | 2 |
| It's like comparing V.W. to B.M.W.
You get what you pay for!
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| 2126.4 | Is it really worth the bucks | GIDDAY::COOK | Matt Cook , CSC Sydney Australia | Sun Nov 24 1991 19:13 | 27 |
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Thanks for the replies,
Will I really notice the difference say in drivetrain ...(wow it feels
like a new bike) or is it just better quality materials.
It costs a far bit for parts down here is Australia so you have to
be sure.
Eg: DEORE XT rear deurallier aus$ 80-100
DEORE XT front deurallier aus$ 40-60
Bikes as a whole are just so much more expensive.
I brought a cro-mo 300lx groupo $580 ( that was cheap ) most 300lx
series bike cost about $650-$750.
Matt.
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| 2126.5 | comparing is difficult.. | IJSAPL::JMULDER | | Mon Nov 25 1991 05:48 | 12 |
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> It's like comparing V.W. to B.M.W.
> You get what you pay for!
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I agree that on the average Volkswagen is cheaper than BMW;
I'm not so sure about aspects like reliability.
Jan
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| 2126.6 | What's the exchange these days? | NOVA::FISHER | Rdb/VMS Dinosaur | Mon Nov 25 1991 07:41 | 5 |
| I saw a price tag in a store yesterday that was A$7.99. I have no idea
what it meant but I wanted to ask why they accepted Australian
currency. :-)
ed
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| 2126.7 | | RUTILE::MACFADYEN | a cow sez moo | Mon Nov 25 1991 11:17 | 5 |
| Re .0 and .4: Why do you want to change? Are you unsatisfied with the
performance of the 300lx components?
Rod
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| 2126.8 | Couple of answers | GIDDAY::COOK | Matt Cook , CSC Sydney Australia | Mon Nov 25 1991 17:19 | 24 |
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Re .6
The exchange rate these days you will get $1 australian for
US 78-80C
Re .7
At this stage I don't intend to upgrade,The question was
purely a hypothetical one.To really determine what sort of noticeable
diference would be seen between the 300lx and DEORE XT.
......
Can anyone who has used the 2 groups make a comment .
Matt...
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| 2126.9 | specify | COMET::VOITL | | Fri Dec 06 1991 21:26 | 4 |
| Hi Jan,
I guess I should of said a 700 series BMW to the average run of the
mill VW. Just my 2 cents.
Bob
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