Carbon Prices

Why are they so different?

I saw a belly pan like this (http://www.protwins.co.uk/products_m..._carbon36.html) on ebay, it was brand new and he had a few for sale at £75 without the fitting kit but the auction has now ended as it was on there for ages I just never got round to buying one. I then phoned up the above site and he said they are £250!

Why are the prices so different everywhere?

[Albie]

There are bargains to be had. There are also different processes in making so some are cheaper than others. You can get fleeced when you look at some ebay prices. There are some bits from Japan for sale and Im personally scared to order from there.

Aus is alright for prices I have found - And with the shipping it can still be cheaper than buying from zee Germans!

At the moment i'm just on the search as my next instalment for my student loan isn't due yet

I'm looking for:

Belly pan
Front mudguard (I like the Corse one)
Rear hugger
(maybe) Side blades

Obviously not all in one go! Just one for now and some more later on in life

[uksurfer]

i know how you feel, i want one of these, but never sure what they gonna turn up like!
http://www.shift-tech-carbon.com/onl...AIN-GUARD.html

Originally Posted by Albie

There are bargains to be had. There are also different processes in making so some are cheaper than others. You can get fleeced when you look at some ebay prices. There are some bits from Japan for sale and Im personally scared to order from there.

japan are good and expensive!

avoid chinese and east european stuff

notice not all carbon parts are full carbon, some of them are half carbon and gealcoat

i have sold to Loz on saturday, some carbon side panels all carbon, try to ask to him how they look like!

[Albie]

You want a reasonable price and this is martin.

http://www.carbonworld.de/shop/Ducat...ster::878.html

Hope it helps and you too rac3r

[uksurfer]

nice one albie, might go on my christmas list

(i cant believe i'm falling into the carbon world)

I still have a carbon seat cover, side panels and s2r front chain guard for sale!

[Albie]

I got some bits from them and they also have a sideline site with slight seconds ie my 1100 hugger and end chainguard and flapper valve cover for 130 euros. They are called carbon trader but you need to email them for the b quality which can be an air bubble or a cut mark on a edge.

I have bought from Shift Tech and had no problems

Thanks Albie! Not sure what to get now

[LVC]

Originally Posted by rac3r

Thanks Albie! Not sure what to get now

I suggest a new student loan as the dark side can be very addictive and expensive

carbon world is quite good i got my belt covers

Originally Posted by LVC

I suggest a new student loan as the dark side can be very addictive and expensive

I'll hold myself back and only buy one thing for now. Besides living at home has it's plus points!