Where do bicycle manufacturers cut costs?
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I'm curious which parts of a bicycle the company might "cheap out" on to make it more affordable.
17 Oct 2007 01:28
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Replying to [zongren]:
use cheap hubs, bottom brackets, and no name stems, handlebars, tires
use cheap hubs, bottom brackets, and no name stems, handlebars, tires
18 Oct 2007 00:13
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Replying to [zongren]:you could just buy a frame and then add the parts yourself
18 Oct 2007 00:20
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Replying to [zongren]:
Any parts. cranks, chain, and cassette, high tensile spokes, pedals
Any parts. cranks, chain, and cassette, high tensile spokes, pedals
18 Oct 2007 00:56
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Replying to [zongren]:The biggest way to cut costs is in the wheelset. Next in line are the brakes and the use of no-name components for the seat, seatpost, handlebar and stem.
18 Oct 2007 02:56
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Replying to [zongren]:The biggest way to cut costs is in the wheelset. Next in line are the brakes and the use of no-name components for the seat, seatpost, handlebar and stem.
18 Oct 2007 03:11
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