Author Topic: Cheap Twin Pinch flights frm USA - what was the website (Read 2654 times)

jimwise68 · « **on:** February 26, 2007, 10:22 AM »

Billstups posted a link to a website in the states that is selling the new Twin PInch Redline Flights for $114 plus postage. Can't find the thread.

Anyone know what the web site is?

theRuler · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2007, 10:24 AM »

was is www.acebmx.com ??

buy the prolines. they are better

jimwise68 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2007, 10:27 AM »

that's the baby.

cheers

Why are the prolines better?

Sanmarcopizza · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2007, 10:30 AM »

It's a matter of personal choice. The Flight II's look more like the size & shape of 401's but are double pinch. Prolines are a lot bigger but are single pinch....and cheaper. Old style arm decals do not fit Prolines because the recess is much wider.

jimwise68 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2007, 10:32 AM »

I'm sticking them onto a Hutch Pro Racer so want the old school look but don't want to buy original 401s as I will be using them.

So it will be the twin pinch flights then.

cheers San

theRuler · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2007, 10:34 AM »

prolines have stronger bolts
the 2 teeny ones in flights are like pastry

you'll see!

jimwise68 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2007, 10:35 AM »

Is it just the bolts Graham or is it the threads in the arms?

You got me worried now.

theRuler · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2007, 10:37 AM »

just the bolts

don't do them too tight and you'll be ok

the proline ones though, you can swing off. they won't snap.

jimwise68 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2007, 10:46 AM »

I'll try to get some stronger bolts then. as i really want the OS look with the (supposed) new style strength, and cheapness

theRuler · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2007, 10:55 AM »

if you want OS look get a one piece crank.

jimwise68 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2007, 11:03 AM »

I want 3-piece old school look!

Flaz · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2007, 11:28 AM »

Quote from: jimwise68 on February 26, 2007, 11:03 AM

I want 3-piece old school look!

prolines

half the price and when your finishing behind me at braintree you'll wish you would have got the cheaper version

jimwise68 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2007, 11:34 AM »

Quoting a local lad.

"What the feck is that?"

PMSL

Sanmarcopizza · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2007, 12:11 PM »

There is no need to over tighten the bolts, unlike with profiles as you have an end bolt to snug things up and the twin pinch bolts to keep the arms in place. If memory serves each bolts has a blob of "locktight" type stuff on. Just tighten them up with the provided T bars (Flights only) and they will be fine.

theRuler · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2007, 01:01 PM »

the pinch bolts hold them on, not the end bolts!!

bit like the way a clamp on stem works

once it's tight you dont really need the end bolts
in fact mine work loose over time

Sanmarcopizza · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:31 PM »

That's what I said. Unlike Profiles which rely on the end bolt to be cranked up tight, you only use it to snug the assembly up on Flights and the pinch bolts tighten the arms on to the spindle. Bearing in mind the size of the splines, the pinch bolts only need to be tight enough to pinch the arm tight. As long as your locking compound prevents the bolts from working loose, there won't be a problem.

If you are sticking them on an OS bike for a OS look then I say go with Flights. If they were going on a new school but want a Retro look, go with the Prolines. I have had 2 sets of both and the Prolines look too chunky for a proper OS look. That's my opinion.

theRuler · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:46 PM »

still reckon to go for a 1pc for the "old school look"

jimwise68 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2007, 03:11 PM »

Got a one piece already on there Graham and I want a 3 piece to race with. Makes changing chainrings and maintenance a lot easier. I also have a pair of 9/16 JP (hutch) beartraps to go on there.

theRuler · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2007, 03:13 PM »

fair enough

get some shin pads

Sanmarcopizza · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2007, 03:24 PM »

I'll second that after my bare shin Crupi incident at Bournemouth 05.

jimwise68 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 26, 2007, 05:11 PM »

Already got some shin pads, forgotten how painful it was. Amazing how you forget such painful memories from 20 years ago.

Rombloke · « **Reply #21 on:** February 26, 2007, 06:22 PM »

here some prolines, with old school flight decals (san it fitted on my ones....!!)

these cranks are very strong and half the price of the flight II's

both look nice...but obviously both are not era correct.....if that worries you...it doesnt me cos im a label whore

Dave

MartyC · « **Reply #22 on:** February 26, 2007, 07:13 PM »

Quote from: Rom Bloke on February 26, 2007, 06:22 PM

here some prolines, with old school flight decals (san it fitted on my ones....!!)

these cranks are very strong and half the price of the flight II's

both look nice...but obviously both are not era correct.....if that worries you...it doesnt me cos im a label whore

Dave, any chance you could post up a closer photo of those cranks and the decals?

Label Whore