John Dacey <
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> On 28 Apr 2004 20:03:06 -0700,
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> Cletta) wrote:
>
> >John Dacey <
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> >> On 26 Apr 2004 17:51:49 -0700,
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> >> (B.C. Cletta) wrote:
> >>
> >> > i know people who swear by the IZUMI Eco, 20-USD,
> >> > bushed, quiet, NJS.
> >>
> >> It may be that some people will find the Izumi chain
> >> model commonly called "Eco" to have some satisfactory
> >> qualities, but certification for professional Keirin
> >> use (the NJS logo) isn't among them.
> >>
> >> I assume you're innocently repeating what you've read
> >> about this chain elsewhere. I will leave for others to
> >> determine if the ebay entrepeneurs and other vendors
> >> that claim NJS credentials for this model do so out of
> >> simple cluelessness, or if they're intentionally
> >> practicing upon the inexperience of those whom they
> >> would entice to buy the chain.
> >
> > said to be an "Eco" & he got the pic right but i will
> > defer to your experience:
<http://snipurl.com/612s>
>
> The imprimatur signifying keirin certification (NJS logo)
> appears neither on the packaging nor on any of the chain's
> links. This model is _not_ approved for professional
> keirin use.
sorry, guess i should have noted that mid photo far
right, one (& only one) link has what looks like the NJS
circle(?).
> > what about these? seems kinda low end.
> >
<http://snipurl.com/612v>
>
> Except for the dustcap, the pedal in the photos is a dead
> ringer for the MKS "Sylvan Track", which does not have pro
> keirin credentials. However, a closeup of the rear cage
> shows it to actually be a MKS "Unique Custom" model, whose
> rear cage is stamped with the NJS logo (upper right of
> cage), signifying that it does, in fact, have keirin
> certification.
>
> The Sylvan Track and Unique Custom models are quite good
> values, but few people will mistake their finish, bearing
> quality and weight with one of MKS' premium track pedals
> like the RX-1, Custom Nuevo or Royal Nuevo.
the Sylvan are OK but i think the spindle bends a little
too easily. the Unique Custom might address this issue.
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