Are these Wheels Mfg. BB's legit?

jrob300

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Discussion starter · #1 · Mar 11, 2022

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Since 2020 I've seen an increase in the amount of counterfeiting with the supply all sideways. KMC and Shimano both issued warnings about chains (and Big S brake pads), etc. So I am a bit leery now. Anyone know if these are legit? https://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Manufacturing-bracket-Bearings-compatible/dp/B017UO6ROQ?th=1

$35 off is tempting, but not if the risk is high that this is a fake. I have tried to contact the Dealer as well as Wheels MFG and zero response from either.

Thoughts?

 

WHALENARD

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#2 · Mar 11, 2022

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Last I checked wheels manufacturing has certified dealers on their site, links to them infact. Is $35 worth the gamble? I mean if you can identify one you can order it and send it back no problem but if you can't that's another story entirely.

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#3 · Mar 13, 2022

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Reviews are less than great... orange cycle parts - Google Search

 

jrob300

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Discussion starter · #4 · Mar 13, 2022

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bcriverjunky said:

Reviews are less than great... orange cycle parts - Google Search

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Yeah... thanks to both of you. I'll pay the $35 for peace of mind.

 

TylerVernon

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#5 · Mar 13, 2022

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While I would never buy anything from a scammer company like Amazon, it is plausible that a bb could be sold for much less than what Wheels charges. It's incredibly easy to machine aluminum, then add two cartridge bearings. A CNC lathe could spit out thousands of those things per day.