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donnie murdo
Joined: 22 Aug 2006
Posts: 821
Location: Glesgawegianland
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 Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 4:54 pm |
Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem with these bottle cages. I had two fitted to my bike and both have now snapped in less than 2 months of use.
Don't want to order another set if this is a regualr occurance with these cages.
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cougie
Joined: 21 Apr 2004
Posts: 11536
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 7:37 pm |
Why bother with CF for cages ? Get the tackx black plastic and alloy ones - same weight and a lot less money.
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Slow Downcp
Joined: 12 Jul 2004
Posts: 2468
Location: Walsall
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 7:49 pm |
+1 Tacx Tao - although I have Elite carbon look cages on my Kuota, carbon look without the fragility.
Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos |
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donnie murdo
Joined: 22 Aug 2006
Posts: 821
Location: Glesgawegianland
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 8:28 pm |
I have to agree, these were my first foray into carbon cages (and my last) and I am far from happy with their performance. One would be fair enough, but for both to fail (in the same place) does not make these a good investment. I only got them as part of a build from Planet X and I liked the look of them. Maybe it is carbon cages in general or maybe the Planet X ones are not as good as other brands but it does seem like a waste of time making cages from carbon.
Think I will get a set of these as they will look nice on my Ti frame and are a bit more understated.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/LifeLine_Titanium_Bottle_Cage/5360033794/
Cheers,
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Slow Downcp
Joined: 12 Jul 2004
Posts: 2468
Location: Walsall
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rjsmith
Joined: 29 Aug 2004
Posts: 860
Location: Somerset, United Kingdom
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 9:26 am |
I've used carbon cages (Omega, now Enigma) for years and they look (and work) as good as when I bought them. I used to used Taos but had two break.
I've found a good cage and just stuck with it, like many bikes bike components I guess.
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aarw
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Posts: 383
Location: Norn Iron
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 8:13 pm |
been using the planet x carbons for a couple of years, no issues at all.
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NWLondoner
Joined: 11 Aug 2007
Posts: 1183
Location: Colindale, NW London
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 9:43 pm |
Been using my PX cages since January and NO problems either
My Planet X
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TheStone
Joined: 04 Oct 2008
Posts: 317
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 10:13 pm |
Mine are 3 years old and no probs.
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daveplanetx
Joined: 06 Mar 2008
Posts: 47
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Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:36 am |
thats very strange we get extremely low returns on carbon cages , only a handful each year
mail me and well send some more , alternatively if you prefer , and if i can find some on a demo bike , ill send you two of the loveliest bottle cages in production , that is the ubiquitous nitto tubular steel welded cages , as rare as hens teeth and lovelier than creme eggs
mail me at -
dave@planet-x-bikes.com
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daveplanetx
Joined: 06 Mar 2008
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Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:36 am |
thats very strange we get extremely low returns on carbon cages , only a handful each year
mail me and well send some more , alternatively if you prefer , and if i can find some on a demo bike , ill send you two of the loveliest bottle cages in production , that is the ubiquitous nitto tubular steel welded cages , as rare as hens teeth and lovelier than creme eggs
mail me at -
dave@planet-x-bikes.com
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alfablue
Joined: 05 Jun 2005
Posts: 6013
Location: Bath, UK
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Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:28 am |
Excellent offer from Dave!
Been using mine for 14 months, no problem.
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doyler78
Joined: 29 May 2004
Posts: 1038
Location: Co Down, Ireland
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Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:15 am |
Have 4 of these - 2 each on 2 different bikes and no problems with either in over a year of use. Looks like you have just had bad luck.
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donnie murdo
Joined: 22 Aug 2006
Posts: 821
Location: Glesgawegianland
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Posted Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:05 pm |
A very generous offer from Dave@PlanetX indeed.
I have mailed you directly and would be delighted to take up your kind offer.
It would appear that for some reason I have been unlucky with my cages and judging by the reaction from people that have had no problem I am in the minority of people suffering any problems. But anyway, the offer to replace goes over and above the call of duty and IMO is why PX stand out amongst others.
DM
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StrangelyBrown
Joined: 09 Dec 2008
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Gary D
Joined: 29 Jan 2007
Posts: 357
Location: United Kingdom
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Pross
Joined: 10 Sep 2009
Posts: 652
Location: South Wales
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Posted Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:49 pm |
Never used Planet X but that is the sort of customer service that would make me consider them in future!
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