SRAM Rival Crankset and Rear Derailleur

Mike Murray

2011-06-12

Seems like a caveat emptor issue to me. Also an odd and public place to discuss the conflict and air your dirty laundry.
Mike Murray - Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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From: brandon sequoia
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Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:43:42
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Subject: [OBRA Chat] SRAM Rival Crankset and Rear Derailleur

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brandon sequoia

2011-06-12

From: brandonsequoia@hotmail.com
To: mace6045@gmail.com
Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] SRAM Rival Crankset and Rear Derailleur
Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:34:36 -0700

Oops. My mistake. Didn't mean for that email to go out to the whole list.
The fact is Mike went out if his way to deliver the products to me at my workplace, and was patient and fair. I'm sure my buyer's remorse will wear off in time, and I won't think badly of Mike for it. I just hope my accidental posting of it on the list will be forgiven.

Brandon Sequoia

> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] SRAM Rival Crankset and Rear Derailleur
> From: mace6045@gmail.com
> Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:22:41 -0700
> To: brandonsequoia@hotmail.com
>
> That's a rough approach throwing the renegotiation to all of OBRA land.
>
> BM
>
> On Jun 12, 2011, at 11:43 AM, brandon sequoia wrote:
>
> > Hey Mike-
> >
> > I cleaned the crankset and found there to be more wear on the teeth on the big ring than I expected, based on your description of it's condition.
> > At $225, retail, I feel like I could have gotten a better deal on a brand new crankset, using my employee discount. Buyers remorse has set in.
> > Also, the Rival rear derailleur has a ton of play when tightened fully onto the derailleur hanger of my frame. My mechanic assures me the hanger is fine, and thinks the derailleur may need some servicing to be in like new condition. This also bums me out.
> > The bottom bracket seems fine, but I've yet to disassemble and inspect the bearings.
> > Any chance you'd consider re-negotiating our deal?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Brandon Sequoia
> >
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brandon sequoia

2011-06-12

Hey Mike-

I cleaned the crankset and found there to be more wear on the teeth on the big ring than I expected, based on your description of it's condition.
At $225, retail, I feel like I could have gotten a better deal on a brand new crankset, using my employee discount. Buyers remorse has set in.
Also, the Rival rear derailleur has a ton of play when tightened fully onto the derailleur hanger of my frame. My mechanic assures me the hanger is fine, and thinks the derailleur may need some servicing to be in like new condition. This also bums me out.
The bottom bracket seems fine, but I've yet to disassemble and inspect the bearings.
Any chance you'd consider re-negotiating our deal?

Thanks!
Brandon Sequoia