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£800 for a rear derailleur
« on: 02 September, 2010, 09:36:03 pm »

Woofage

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Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #1 on: 02 September, 2010, 09:42:13 pm »
I saw that a while back. What shocked me just as much as the price was that wiggle had a handful of them in stock (ie more than 1). Can't imagine it's a big seller.
Pen Pusher

Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #2 on: 02 September, 2010, 09:51:00 pm »
Only 1 left so they have either sold or been returned to the manufacturer.

Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #3 on: 02 September, 2010, 09:51:58 pm »
I'm amazed that somebody has asked them a question which isn't "Are you taking the piss"!

jogler

  • mojo operandi
Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #4 on: 02 September, 2010, 09:53:39 pm »
It would certainly give you a lightweight wallet

border-rider

Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #5 on: 02 September, 2010, 09:54:09 pm »
Only 1 left so they have either sold or been returned to the manufacturer.

Is your finger hovering over the "buy" button ?

:)

Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #6 on: 02 September, 2010, 09:55:12 pm »
Via the CTC Shop, that's only £704 each. Bargain!  ;D

I only hope that they work better than the SRAM carbon MTB rear-mechs, which are a big, steaming and expensive pile of poo.

clarion

  • Tyke
Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #7 on: 02 September, 2010, 09:56:51 pm »
No thank you.  Deore seems to work just fine for me :)
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Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #8 on: 02 September, 2010, 09:57:14 pm »
Only 1 left so they have either sold or been returned to the manufacturer.

Is your finger hovering over the "buy" button ?

:)

No way  ;D  I was thinking maybe it was a joke or a typo.

rdaviesb

Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #9 on: 02 September, 2010, 09:57:42 pm »
Soon to be seen on a sportive near you. Probably attached to a Storck.

Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #10 on: 02 September, 2010, 10:02:10 pm »
Soon to be seen on a sportive near you. Probably attached to a Storck.

And probably ridden by a fat bloke (with a thin wallet)  ;D

Biggsy

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Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #11 on: 02 September, 2010, 10:08:19 pm »
This tempts me to start a poll:  "Are you a millionaire?".

"shifts not really good compared to Campy or Shimano" - Weight Weenies - Rear Derailleurs
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clarion

  • Tyke
Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #12 on: 02 September, 2010, 10:11:01 pm »
Soon to be seen on a sportive near you. Probably attached to a berk.

ITYM
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YahudaMoon

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Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #13 on: 02 September, 2010, 10:11:11 pm »
Looks nice, nearly as nice as my Shimano 105 Golden Arrow rear mech that cost me £3.50  today. 

David Martin

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Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #14 on: 02 September, 2010, 10:53:58 pm »
Only 1 left so they have either sold or been returned to the manufacturer.

Is your finger hovering over the "buy" button ?

:)

The "Bye" button...
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Woofage

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Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #15 on: 02 September, 2010, 10:54:54 pm »
"shifts not really good compared to Campy or Shimano" - Weight Weenies - Rear Derailleurs

Someone bought one then!

Unless it was a review sample.
Pen Pusher

Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #16 on: 03 September, 2010, 08:42:41 am »
Soon to be seen on a sportive near you. Probably attached to a Storck.

And probably ridden by a fat bloke (with a thin wallet)  ;D

So fat people shouldn't be allowed nice kit?

Jaded

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Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #17 on: 03 September, 2010, 09:42:01 am »
Won't the logo on it affect the weight adversely?
It is simpler than it looks.

vorsprung

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Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #18 on: 03 September, 2010, 09:48:33 am »
Soon to be seen on a sportive near you. Probably attached to a Storck.

And probably ridden by a fat bloke (with a thin wallet)  ;D

So fat people shouldn't be allowed nice kit?

When I weighed 14 stone I didn't buy a new, lighter bike until I reached 13 stone
I did have a stone to loose in spare tire

onb

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Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #19 on: 03 September, 2010, 09:49:22 am »
Soon to be seen on a sportive near you. Probably attached to a Storck.

And probably ridden by a fat bloke (with a thin wallet)  ;D



Ah another opportunity to have a go at sportives. ::-) ::-)

Im so moraly superior man cos I ride Audaxes.
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Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #20 on: 03 September, 2010, 09:49:54 am »
So for every gram you save over Dura Ace you're paying nearly £15!!!!!
Those wonderful norks are never far from my thoughts, oh yeah!

clarion

  • Tyke
Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #21 on: 03 September, 2010, 09:51:47 am »
£15 a gram?  Why does that sound iffy? ;)
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Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #22 on: 03 September, 2010, 10:04:37 am »
Soon to be seen on a sportive near you. Probably attached to a Storck.

And probably ridden by a fat bloke (with a thin wallet)  ;D



Ah another opportunity to have a go at sportives. ::-) ::-)

Im so moraly superior man cos I ride Audaxes.

Struck me more as a nasty envy swipe at those who might be able to afford such items and choose to buy them.   I'm so tempted now as a fat bloke to buy one and call the sneering mockers out.

clarion

  • Tyke
Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #23 on: 03 September, 2010, 10:09:06 am »
*sneering mocker* ;D
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rdaviesb

Re: £800 for a rear derailleur
« Reply #24 on: 03 September, 2010, 10:14:42 am »
 :demon: