The Fake Cycling Goods Thread

[Shebeen]

 

I see the thread came up regarding Peter Wheeler and reminded me again of my dealings with him. Sounded like a decent guy, but I’m guessing appearance is everything.

After telling him I’d take a frame from him last year (Original Cervelo according to him) I had second thoughts and did a bit of homework before I was 100% sure I wanted to part with quite a bit of money. The Frame was fake according to me because the SR was all wrong, but he still argued that it was real. I cancelled the deal and then someone flagged him on the HUB. Later he sent me a voice note to basically say that he got it from a buddy who said it’s not from a dealer. So yeah…

 

 

original thread came up about peter lambert, you're talking about peter wheeler.

 

not that it makes you point any less , just thought i'd point that out.

[Barry]

So this Pinarello is for sale on the hub and some seem to think that by stating it's Chinese that's ok.

Snip: but he is making it perfectly clear...that this is a chinese copy. you pay for what you get. 

The way i see it is you are still supporting the trade in fake goods and creating a demand. 

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/350890-pinarello-dogma-f8-chinese/

 

This the same Pinarello Team SKY black and blue

 

 

[Geronimo]

Slightly off topic.

Since 2012 I have brought in to Nigeria 8 Chinese no-name brand road frames. I have built them up and every single one is still in one piece. Trust me when I say that there are few places where a bike goes through more abuse than in Nigeria. These guys ride their bikes 5 to 6 days a week on mostly very **** roads.

Never had an issue with any of the frames.

I do agree with the fake goods sold as the original thread however don't write the Chinese frames off as crap. If you are not looking for a branded frame then a Chinese one is a very good alternative.

[Geronimo]

So this Pinarello is for sale on the hub and some seem to think that by stating it's Chinese that's ok.

Snip: but he is making it perfectly clear...that this is a chinese copy. you pay for what you get. 

The way i see it is you are still supporting the trade in fake goods and creating a demand. 

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/350890-pinarello-dogma-f8-chinese/

 

This the same Pinarello Team SKY black and blue

 

I have also seen a Pinarello 65.1 frame with Campy Record (bought in Italy and ridden in Nigeria) snap in 3 places when my Italian friend rode into the back of a stationary car. He was doing about 30km/h.

[Barry]

I have also seen a Pinarello 65.1 frame with Campy Record (bought in Italy and ridden in Nigeria) snap in 3 places when my Italian friend rode into the back of a stationary car. He was doing about 30km/h.

I agree 100% take the new Enve wheels in this test and that from a brand we know and trust

 

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-enve-m735e-wheelset.html

[Barry]

Slightly off topic.

Since 2012 I have brought in to Nigeria 8 Chinese no-name brand road frames. I have built them up and every single one is still in one piece. Trust me when I say that there are few places where a bike goes through more abuse than in Nigeria. These guys ride their bikes 5 to 6 days a week on mostly very **** roads.

Never had an issue with any of the frames.

I do agree with the fake goods sold as the original thread however don't write the Chinese frames off as crap. If you are not looking for a branded frame then a Chinese one is a very good alternative.

Comes down to Quality control and carbon used 

i don't think someone who passes his product off as something else will invest in Quality control he's just out to make a buck.

[RomP]

Good example of a suspected fake S Works Recently sold in Centurion