eDiscountBike: Junk for sale



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I should have known better...

Recently, I bought some Grimeca System 9 mechanical disc brakes from eDiscountBike.com (via Ebay)
for $49 complete set, front and rear, brand new in the OEM packaging. Turns out, the front caliper
won't clear the spokes! I've tried 2 different I.S. forks and 3 different front calipers. The Avid
and Cyclone calipers worked fine on both forks, plenty of spoke clearance, perfect disc alignment.
The Grimeca is way out of spec for I.S. mounts - now I know why they're so cheap! They're rejects!
The rear caliper at least mounted OK, and it does stop the bike, but it squeals constantly. Can't
adjust it out, and it isn't getting any better. Very annoying. I'm getting rid of it and getting an
Avid. Wish I hadn't wasted my money on this Grimeca ****.

I also bought some Tektro V-brakes for $7.99 for complete, new OEM F+R set from eDiscountBike.
Again, seemed like a great deal. Well, they were very difficult to set up correctly. The return
springs couldn't be much wimpier, and the arms look like they'll snap off in a strong wind. The
pivots are sticky and sloppy. For now they do at least stop the bike, so it's not a total waste of
money. Still, I wish I had spent $30 on a complete set of Koski's. These won't last long, from the
looks of things.

Caveat Emptor

Barry
 
"B. Sanders" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:htFwa.847185$L1.246165@sccrnsc02...
> I should have known better...
>
> Recently, I bought some Grimeca System 9 mechanical disc brakes from eDiscountBike.com (via Ebay)
> for $49 complete set, front and rear, brand
new
> in the OEM packaging. Turns out, the front caliper won't clear the
spokes!
> I've tried 2 different I.S. forks and 3 different front calipers. The Avid and Cyclone calipers
> worked fine on both forks, plenty of spoke clearance, perfect disc alignment. The Grimeca is
> way out of spec for I.S. mounts - now I know why they're so cheap! They're rejects! The rear
> caliper at
least
> mounted OK, and it does stop the bike, but it squeals constantly. Can't adjust it out, and it
> isn't getting any better. Very annoying. I'm getting rid of it and getting an Avid. Wish I hadn't
> wasted my money on this
Grimeca
> ****.
>
> I also bought some Tektro V-brakes for $7.99 for complete, new OEM F+R set from eDiscountBike.
> Again, seemed like a great deal. Well, they were
very
> difficult to set up correctly. The return springs couldn't be much
wimpier,
> and the arms look like they'll snap off in a strong wind. The pivots are sticky and sloppy. For
> now they do at least stop the bike, so it's not a total waste of money. Still, I wish I had spent
> $30 on a complete set of Koski's. These won't last long, from the looks of things.
>
> Caveat Emptor
>
> Barry

I bought a Sports Instruments HRM from them (ECG3, I think? The one with the backlight), and so far
it works perfectly. No complaints, and it was cheap!

Jon Bond
 
In article <htFwa.847185$L1.246165@sccrnsc02>, [email protected] says...
> I should have known better...
>
> Recently, I bought some Grimeca System 9 mechanical disc brakes from eDiscountBike.com (via Ebay)
> for $49 complete set, front and rear, brand new in the OEM packaging. Turns out, the front caliper
> won't clear the spokes! I've tried 2 different I.S. forks and 3 different front calipers. The Avid
> and Cyclone calipers worked fine on both forks, plenty of spoke clearance, perfect disc alignment.
> The Grimeca is way out of spec for I.S. mounts - now I know why they're so cheap! They're rejects!
> The rear caliper at least mounted OK, and it does stop the bike, but it squeals constantly. Can't
> adjust it out, and it isn't getting any better. Very annoying. I'm getting rid of it and getting
> an Avid. Wish I hadn't wasted my money on this Grimeca ****.
>
> I also bought some Tektro V-brakes for $7.99 for complete, new OEM F+R set from eDiscountBike.
> Again, seemed like a great deal. Well, they were very difficult to set up correctly. The return
> springs couldn't be much wimpier, and the arms look like they'll snap off in a strong wind. The
> pivots are sticky and sloppy. For now they do at least stop the bike, so it's not a total waste of
> money. Still, I wish I had spent $30 on a complete set of Koski's. These won't last long, from the
> looks of things.
>
> Caveat Emptor
>
> Barry
>
>
>
>

It's probably your hub unless the brake was designed for use with an 8" or greater rotor and you are
using a 6".
--
_________________________
Chris Phillipo - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia http://www.ramsays-online.com
 
"Chris Phillipo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <htFwa.847185$L1.246165@sccrnsc02>, [email protected] says...
> > I should have known better...
> >
> > Recently, I bought some Grimeca System 9 mechanical disc brakes from eDiscountBike.com (via
> > Ebay) for $49 complete set, front and rear, brand
new
> > in the OEM packaging. Turns out, the front caliper won't clear the
spokes!
> > I've tried 2 different I.S. forks and 3 different front calipers. The
Avid
> > and Cyclone calipers worked fine on both forks, plenty of spoke
clearance,
> > perfect disc alignment. The Grimeca is way out of spec for I.S.
mounts -
> > now I know why they're so cheap! They're rejects! The rear caliper at
least
> > mounted OK, and it does stop the bike, but it squeals constantly. Can't adjust it out, and it
> > isn't getting any better. Very annoying. I'm
getting
> > rid of it and getting an Avid. Wish I hadn't wasted my money on this
Grimeca
> > ****.
> >
> > I also bought some Tektro V-brakes for $7.99 for complete, new OEM F+R
set
> > from eDiscountBike. Again, seemed like a great deal. Well, they were
very
> > difficult to set up correctly. The return springs couldn't be much
wimpier,
> > and the arms look like they'll snap off in a strong wind. The pivots are sticky and sloppy. For
> > now they do at least stop the bike, so it's not
a
> > total waste of money. Still, I wish I had spent $30 on a complete set of Koski's. These won't
> > last long, from the looks of things.
> >
> > Caveat Emptor
> >
> > Barry
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> It's probably your hub unless the brake was designed for use with an 8" or greater rotor and you
> are using a 6".

I tried 3 different calipers on two different forks. The only one of the 3 calipers that didn't
clear the spokes was the Grimeca. The Grimeca caliper also didn't even come close to aligning
properly with the disc rotor. I'm using a Ritchey hub. The disc rotor included with the Grimeca
caliper was 6" diameter. It came in sealed Grimeca OEM packaging. I installed it correctly. It was
and is a faulty unit, very probably a factory reject. That's what eDiscountBike sells - factory
rejects. Have a look for yourself. Wonder why they're selling all those unpainted frames?

Barry
 
They've got cat litter listed with bike accessories!

I'm glad to hear this, I almost pulled the trigger on one of those cheapo headsets from them.

---
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http://intergalax.com

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Nelson Binch wrote:

> They've got cat litter listed with bike accessories!

Shock oil spills? *shrug*

-will
 
In article <[email protected]>,
"El Barista" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Nelson Binch wrote:
>
> > They've got cat litter listed with bike accessories!
>
> Shock oil spills? *shrug*

No, cat litter is made from bentonite clay. ediscountbikes sell it because it's intended for home
anodizing those unpainted aluminun frames they sell. You make a paste of the clay and add the food
coloring or Rit dye of your choice; then you pack the frame in the wet clay and bake it in a 375
degree oven for about 2 1/2 hours. Let it cool, crack off the clay coating with a broomstick or
something, and voila! One cool anodized aluminum frame unlike anyone else's.
 
Tim McNamara <[email protected]> wrote:

> No, cat litter is made from bentonite clay. ediscountbikes sell it because it's intended for home
> anodizing those unpainted aluminun frames they sell.

Though I've not tried anything like what you describe, I've gotten three bare aluminum frames from
ediscountbike.com and every one was perfect. One of my bike clubmates got one, and his experience
was the same.

The only thing that bothers me about eDiscountBike is the inflated shipping fees. $7 to ship one $7
headset? $12 headset and $2 shipping is more like it.

Chalo Colina
 
The OEM packaging should tip you off. That stuff is only supposed to go into new bike builds, not be
sold standalone. Anyone selling gray market goods is not 100% legit.

Many vendors will not honor the warranty on such gray market stuff.

-Dave
 
I tried 3 different calipers on two different forks. The only one of the 3 calipers that didn't
clear the spokes was the Grimeca. The Grimeca caliper also didn't even come close to aligning
properly with the disc rotor. I'm using a Ritchey hub. The disc rotor included with the Grimeca
caliper was 6" diameter. It came in sealed Grimeca OEM packaging. I installed it correctly. It was
and is a faulty unit, very probably a factory reject. That's what eDiscountBike sells - factory
rejects. Have a look for yourself. Wonder why they're selling all those unpainted frames?

Barry
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Let me say I have no idea who you are talking about with this ediscount place, I'm just trying to
help you get that brake to work if it is possible to do so. It's not out of the realm of
possibilities that the hub you have does not have enough spacing to mount that brake even if it does
work with other brakes. The only way I could see a flaw in the caliper like that happening is if the
face of the two bolt mounts was not machined after casting, or machined excessively. Do you notice
if there is still paint on these surfaces rather than a flat machined surface?

--
_________________________
Chris Phillipo - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia http://www.ramsays-online.com
 
Tim McNamara <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> "El Barista" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > Nelson Binch wrote:
> >
> > > They've got cat litter listed with bike accessories!
> >
> > Shock oil spills? *shrug*
>
> No, cat litter is made from bentonite clay. ediscountbikes sell it because it's intended for home
> anodizing those unpainted aluminun frames they sell. You make a paste of the clay and add the food
> coloring or Rit dye of your choice; then you pack the frame in the wet clay and bake it in a 375
> degree oven for about 2 1/2 hours. Let it cool, crack off the clay coating with a broomstick or
> something, and voila! One cool anodized aluminum frame unlike anyone else's.

So how do you talk your local pizza guy into letting you use his oven?

Bernie
 
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] (Bluto) wrote:

> Tim McNamara <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > No, cat litter is made from bentonite clay. ediscountbikes sell it because it's intended for
> > home anodizing those unpainted aluminun frames they sell.
>
> Though I've not tried anything like what you describe,

Just as well, considering that it was an obvious hoax. ;-)
 
"Dave Stocker" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> The OEM packaging should tip you off. That stuff is only supposed to go into new bike builds, not
> be sold standalone. Anyone selling gray market goods is not 100% legit.
>
> Many vendors will not honor the warranty on such gray market stuff.

Agreed. I've learned my lesson, and won't be doing business with eDiscountBike.com again.

-Barry
 
"Chris Phillipo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I tried 3 different calipers on two different forks. The only one of the 3 calipers that didn't
> clear the spokes was the Grimeca. The Grimeca caliper also didn't even come close to aligning
> properly with the disc rotor. I'm using a Ritchey hub. The disc rotor included with the Grimeca
> caliper was 6" diameter. It came in sealed Grimeca OEM packaging. I installed it correctly. It was
> and is a faulty unit, very probably a factory reject. That's what eDiscountBike sells - factory
> rejects. Have a look for yourself. Wonder why they're selling all those unpainted frames?
>
> Barry
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>
> Let me say I have no idea who you are talking about with this ediscount place, I'm just trying to
> help you get that brake to work if it is possible to do so. It's not out of the realm of
> possibilities that the hub you have does not have enough spacing to mount that brake even if it
> does work with other brakes. The only way I could see a flaw in the caliper like that happening is
> if the face of the two bolt mounts was not machined after casting, or machined excessively. Do you
> notice if there is still paint on these surfaces rather than a flat machined surface?

The mating surface on the caliper has the casting marks - no machining. I think it's a factory
reject being sold without mentioning the fact that it won't work with standard I.S. forks (or any
forks, unless you want to machine a few mm of material off the caliper, which would probably work.)

The hub and wheels (I have 2 with the same hub) are fine. The Grimeca caliper is out-of-spec,
probably missed a step in mfr'ing. eDiscountBikes should have mentioned that. They didn't. I won't
be back for more.

Barry
 
"B. Sanders" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<htFwa.847185$L1.246165@sccrnsc02>...
> I should have known better...
<snip the self proclaimed discount king's tales of woe>

Use a good LBS next time, Barry Bargain.

JD
 
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> You ever think you may need some kind of adapter. I've got a Noleen fork from them
> no problem.

The forks are both I.S. standard and brand new. They both work fine with other brands of front
calipers and disc rotors (Avid and Cyclone). The only part that isn't working is the Grimeca caliper
from eDiscountBike. So, no, there isn't an adapter issue. This is about defective parts.
eDiscountBike won't accept returns on parts that are unsealed, so I'm stuck with useless junk.

-Barry
 
"Dave Stocker" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> The OEM packaging should tip you off. That stuff is only supposed to go into new bike builds, not
> be sold standalone. Anyone selling gray market goods is not 100% legit.
>
> Many vendors will not honor the warranty on such gray market stuff.
>
> -Dave

Legally, "vendors" (I assume, from the context, this means the retail store) are not liable for
warranty issues. That's the responsibility of the manufacturer. The manufacturer is the party
offering the warranty, not the store.

Good stores, mine included, handle most warranty claims in-house as a service to their customers.
The only time stores don't do this is when the warranty claim is questionable (suspicious JRA claim,
etc.). If the store is not sure how the manufacturer will handle the warranty claim, it should act
as an advocate for the customer. However, if the manufacturer denies the warranty claim, the store
is not obligated to honor the warranty.

Many manufacturers will not honor warranty claims for items purchased from unauthorized dealers....
grey market, liquidators, eBay vendors, etc. A well-known example is when Price Club/Costco managed
to snag some grey market Cannondales. Cannondale posted statements in magazines notifying consumers
that Cannondale bicycles purchased from Price Club/Costco, or any unauthorized dealer, are not
covered by its warranty.

Stuart Winsor Ground Zero Cycles [email protected]
 
In article <mH9xa.609308$OV.571910@rwcrnsc54>, [email protected] says...
> <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > You ever think you may need some kind of adapter. I've got a Noleen fork from
> > them no problem.
>
> The forks are both I.S. standard and brand new. They both work fine with other brands of front
> calipers and disc rotors (Avid and Cyclone). The only part that isn't working is the Grimeca
> caliper from eDiscountBike. So, no, there isn't an adapter issue. This is about defective parts.
> eDiscountBike won't accept returns on parts that are unsealed, so I'm stuck with useless junk.
>
> -Barry
>
>
>

you and they in the US? file a consumer fraud complaint with the attorney general stating that they
did not specifically state the caliper may be defective to begin with.
--
~Travis

travis57 at megalink dot net http://www.megalink.net/~farmers/
 
I bought a Sports Instruments ECG-5 heart monitor from them, it came the same week I bought it,
brand new condition. It works great. Shipping was reasonable, if not cheap. No complaints at all.
Would definitely buy from them again.

They have a 99.7% positive feedback rating with 18,000+ feedbacks which is extremely good by any
standard.. Crooks and schlock merchants do not get that kind of positive feedback rating.

These guys are obviously honest and the wildly overwhelming majority of buyers are happy. I think
few retail stores (bike shop or any other kind) would have that good a customer feedback rating.

Did you take up your problems(s) with them?

--

- GRL

"It's good to want things."

Steve Barr (philosopher, poet, humorist, chemist, Visual Basic programmer) "B.
Sanders" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:htFwa.847185$L1.246165@sccrnsc02...
> I should have known better...
>
> Recently, I bought some Grimeca System 9 mechanical disc brakes from eDiscountBike.com (via Ebay)
> for $49 complete set, front and rear, brand
new
> in the OEM packaging. Turns out, the front caliper won't clear the
spokes!
> I've tried 2 different I.S. forks and 3 different front calipers. The Avid and Cyclone calipers
> worked fine on both forks, plenty of spoke clearance, perfect disc alignment. The Grimeca is
> way out of spec for I.S. mounts - now I know why they're so cheap! They're rejects! The rear
> caliper at
least
> mounted OK, and it does stop the bike, but it squeals constantly. Can't adjust it out, and it
> isn't getting any better. Very annoying. I'm getting rid of it and getting an Avid. Wish I hadn't
> wasted my money on this
Grimeca
> ****.
>
> I also bought some Tektro V-brakes for $7.99 for complete, new OEM F+R set from eDiscountBike.
> Again, seemed like a great deal. Well, they were
very
> difficult to set up correctly. The return springs couldn't be much
wimpier,
> and the arms look like they'll snap off in a strong wind. The pivots are sticky and sloppy. For
> now they do at least stop the bike, so it's not a total waste of money. Still, I wish I had spent
> $30 on a complete set of Koski's. These won't last long, from the looks of things.
>
> Caveat Emptor
>
> Barry
 
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