Psycholist Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 Hey fellow cyclists! I was greatly shocked to find out that my bikes brake pads are almost the same price as a small cars brake pads! This is ridiculous seeing that these pads is about 20 times smaller!!! I don't see how they justify these prices?
AlanD Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 Yup, even mtb tires are the same price if not more than that of a small car. It ridiculous actually how expensive this sport is and feel like we being ripped off badly.
Redlight Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Sell the bike and buy a small car.. you will be happier
s14phoenix Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Very expensive yes... it is scary what some of the stuff costs. especially a item like brake pads etc. not to mention tyres... I also had to buy brake pads recently and nearly died... I will never buy brake pads again. I have decided not to brake at all anymore.
NotSoBigBen Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Sell the bike and buy a small car.. you will be happierOn a serious note it costs me more to maintain my bike's than my wife's Chevy Spark BUT I don't get that same feeling when I drive it ..... [emoji41]
droo Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 On a serious note it costs me more to maintain my bike's than my wife's Chevy Spark BUT I don't get that same feeling when I drive it ..... [emoji41] Full disclosure please. How many bikes do you have again?
NotSoBigBen Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Full disclosure please. How many bikes do you have again?Is there a chance my wife may read this [emoji12]
droo Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Is there a chance my wife may read this [emoji12] You've already given the game away with your first comment, it's tough to dig through bedrock...
NotSoBigBen Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 You've already given the game away with your first comment, it's tough to dig through bedrock... Ah well most of you know how many and it's difficult to hide them all from my wife anyway
EmptyB Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Expensive sport full stop !! I don't know of any cheap parts on a bike except for maybe valve caps........
dillon Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 mine cost R25 a set http://www.aliexpress.com/item/MTB-Disc-brake-Pad-for-AVID-Elixir-MTB-Disc-Brake-4-Pairs-8PCS-Tested-by-Europe/727581334.html
brucem76 Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 mine cost R25 a set http://www.aliexpress.com/item/MTB-Disc-brake-Pad-for-AVID-Elixir-MTB-Disc-Brake-4-Pairs-8PCS-Tested-by-Europe/727581334.htmlHave you received and tested them?
Davey_Jones Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 whats the delivery cost on those R25 pads? Does it not work out cheaper just to buy local?
kinggrant Posted April 8, 2015 Posted April 8, 2015 If cost is an issue just make sure you getting sintered and not organic, lil noisier but the longevity is worth it. "The best things in life a most definitely not free"
marko35s Posted April 8, 2015 Posted April 8, 2015 On a serious note it costs me more to maintain my bike's than my wife's Chevy Spark BUT I don't get that same feeling when I drive it ..... [emoji41]Try taking one of those off a drop off...
Vangar Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 whats the delivery cost on those R25 pads? Does it not work out cheaper just to buy local? Nothing, completely Free. It is however dependant on the SA post office. However my experience with Aliexpress has always been good.
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