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Dia Compe Tech 3 - how to spot a re-issue (now with Pics)

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punkdSICO:
Thanks all..

Looks like my findings were all there is too it:

New Tech 3s:
1) poor quality MX stamp on the lever
2) flattened rivets
3) looks sub-standard

So, not really an easy spot, especially if buying from on-line photos..

btw, forgot to say where I was coming from:  I have two sliver sets, one nice and shiny but its apparent that this is because its a re-pop.  The other set are dulled and a bit scuffed and are clearly original.  I needed to decide on using the shiny ones or, putting the effort into the dull ones (for a Firebird build).  Im going to put the effort in!!

thanks again, all..

Pual

Spen69:
Easy. The clamp bolt is different and has that odd 12mm nut on it that looks like a chainring bolt.

Oh, and they look like repops ;-D

mattbloke:
dont the original tech 3's have dia comp stamped on them? the re issues dont...

punkdSICO:

--- Quote from: mattbloke on November 26, 2011, 11:51 AM ---dont the original tech 3's have dia comp stamped on them? the re issues dont...

--- End quote ---
Just posted pictures back at the top.  My re-pops dont have "Dia-Compe" written on them so maybe this is the simple, sure-fire way to spot the imposters??

ta,

Paul

markyp:
not being funny but if they dont have dia compe stamped on them then they arent dc ,simples! ;)

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