Since I only use my bike for work or to move from A to B, I usually don’t maintain it. And all the parts I’ve bought (cassette & crank) have been used.
I have to replace the chainrings and I’ve found few new sets for under $4O, but there are tons of used sets.
Should I just buy new regardless of the brand?
For example, Amazon has a brand called Harfington at $36. On the other hand, eBay has a used shimano set (https://ebay.us/m/gc9eXy) for $48.
Generally speaking, how do I decide? Is it fair to assume that the Shimano set from eBay is of better quality than the harfington from Amazon?
by East_Sentence_4245
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It is nearly impossible to measure chainring wear.
ethirteen is having an awesome sale rn, if any of their variants will work for you. just got a couple for $15 each.
Not sure I’d trust Amazon for any bike parts. Counterfeit parts are all over.
>Is it fair to assume that the Shimano set from eBay is of better quality than the harfington from Amazon?
Let’s see. Trusted manufacturer that’s been around for a century vs a brand name spat out by AI a week ago? I’ll go with the first one.
For wear parts I’d go new, and from a reputable brand. There’s lots of good budget options if you don’t want to go Shimano. Harfington ain’t it.