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    Darchibald
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    I'm thinking of getting a nimbus trials, because the other's
    just seem to be too expensive. Then upgrading the hub and
    cranks later because I'm still relatively new to trials. I
    would also possibly upgrade the seat and maybe get it
    powdercoated. But I have a few questions.

    Which is more likely to bend/break, hub or cranks? Would it
    make sense to just buy better cranks?

    What will they cost and where should I buy them?

    At the Bedford site it says, a set would be about $525, is
    this true?

    Would there be anything else i'd have to worry bout?

    Do you think its worth my money?

    Any comments, suggestions, replies are appreciated.

    Thanks, David

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  2. Tellurider
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    In most cases it's the cranks I think the problem is that
    all of the shorter cranks that are available are realy made
    for little kids bikes the one exception is the monty cranks
    which were not available at the time I was trying to find
    something that wouldn't bend on the first two foot drop,
    unless you only weigh a hundred pounds or less I would go
    ahead and try to buy an onza or a chris holm or try to find
    a sumit used. I ended up upgrading to a profile hub wheelset
    which costs more than a complete onza or a chris holm, and
    if you buy the chris holm from the start you get a better
    frame as well.

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  3. Darchibald
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    Thanks. I hadn't realised hub and cranks were so expensive.
    I think i should go with the onza, of course I said that a
    month ago. Any objections from anyone else, speak now or
    forever hold your peace.

    David

    Ps. you can speak later if you want.

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