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Do you think it's a bad idea to buy second hand shifters?

  • 04-04-2016 08:49PM
    #1
    Pompous
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭


    My 9 speed Shimano Sora road shifter died last night. I'm on a budget, can't afford to buy a brand new set of shifters, so I'm looking at these:

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    Sure, they look banged up, but the seller describes them as "Bit of wear but work fine."

    I don't have many other options available to me, and I could get these shifters for €50 I think.

    Does anyone have any objections? Is it a terrible idea? How much life should you expect to get out of a shifter?


Comments

  • #2
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,533 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    I've sora shifters.. You can have them free if you want.


  • #3
    Pompous
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭Pompous


    Wow, really? Are they 9 speed by any chance?


  • #4
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,533 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    yes 9speed.


  • #5
    Pompous
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭Pompous


    I can't believe that :) I love this community. Thanks 07Lapierre!


  • #6
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,533 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Did u get the photos?


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  • #7
    Pompous
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭Pompous


    Yeah I did, thanks!

    You said on the phone you were unsure if it's a 9 speed. I can see in one of the photos it says something-speed on the shifter, can't quite make it out, did you see what I'm talking about? Does it say 9? :)


  • #8
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,533 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Yes there definitely 9 speed. I'll be In Touch on Wednesday and we'll meet up.


  • #9
    Pompous
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭Pompous


    Nice!! :) Looking forward to it, thanks again man, you're a life saver!

    Faith in humanity: officially restored.


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