Lekki 8 Review

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tabl10s
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by tabl10s

2015 Pinarello F8: 13.13lbs/5.915kg(w/Roval 64's). Sold.
2016 Rca: 11.07lbs/5.048kg.
2015 Rca. 11.15 lbs(w/Roval CLX 32's)
2015 Rca/NOS(sold).
2018 S-Works SL6 Ultralight 12.03lbs(w/Roval CLX 50's)

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dgasmd
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by dgasmd

I can’t seriously understand why someone that ripped off so many people, even admittedly, gets any air time here or anywhere using the excuse of “the economy wasn’t doing well and I over extended myself”!

I bought 2 sets of Zero Gravity (super crappy performance and terrible when it came to centering) and was mildly considering a set of Gravitas when tons of the complains started to surface. Very glad I didn’t order a set!!!

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tabl10s
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by tabl10s

dgasmd wrote:
Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:21 pm
I can’t seriously understand why someone that ripped off so many people, even admittedly, gets any air time here or anywhere using the excuse of “the economy wasn’t doing well and I over extended myself”!

I bought 2 sets of Zero Gravity (super crappy performance and terrible when it came to centering) and was mildly considering a set of Gravitas when tons of the complains started to surface. Very glad I didn’t order a set!!!
He must be working overtime. Fast forward to 3:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RQBccQPoNo
2015 Pinarello F8: 13.13lbs/5.915kg(w/Roval 64's). Sold.
2016 Rca: 11.07lbs/5.048kg.
2015 Rca. 11.15 lbs(w/Roval CLX 32's)
2015 Rca/NOS(sold).
2018 S-Works SL6 Ultralight 12.03lbs(w/Roval CLX 50's)

mrfish
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by mrfish

I have some gravitas carbon in a box somewhere. If you buy those from me they will at least arrive promptly. But you will still switch back to Shimano after a few months.

I think Ted might be better off working as a designer and letting someone else run the business side. For example naming your sports product the same as a ski pole brand is unlikely to work out long term.

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by hannawald

You can buy the brakes from reputable shops. They are 30g lighter than ee brakes, i just don't know whether they also work the same..

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dgasmd
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by dgasmd

hannawald wrote:You can buy the brakes from reputable shops. They are 30g lighter than ee brakes, i just don't know whether they also work the same..
It would matter even if they were on par with eebrakes. Given his history I wouldn’t get them if they were $50!!!

tabl10s
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by tabl10s

hannawald wrote:
Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:47 pm
You can buy the brakes from reputable shops. They are 30g lighter than ee brakes, i just don't know whether they also work the same..
Decided to go with these instead.
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2015 Pinarello F8: 13.13lbs/5.915kg(w/Roval 64's). Sold.
2016 Rca: 11.07lbs/5.048kg.
2015 Rca. 11.15 lbs(w/Roval CLX 32's)
2015 Rca/NOS(sold).
2018 S-Works SL6 Ultralight 12.03lbs(w/Roval CLX 50's)

maxxevv
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by maxxevv

It hasn't that long has it that people have forgotten about those cranks have they??

uraqt
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by uraqt

I'm very happy that I ordered them and they work great!!!

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wheelsONfire
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by wheelsONfire

tabl10s, that is as high as bling and awesomeness goes :thumbup:
Bikes:

Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)


Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.

hannawald
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by hannawald

so is there anybody who can share actual honest experience with Lekki 8? Not with the previous models..

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by uraqt

@hannawald,
hannawald wrote:
Wed Oct 24, 2018 4:20 pm
so is there anybody who can share actual honest experience with Lekki 8? Not with the previous models..
I have about 1,000 miles on them and love them ...

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hannawald
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by hannawald

Thanks..can i ask you what brakes did you have before Lekki? Are they powerful?

uraqt
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by uraqt

@hannawald

Campy 10 speed dual pivot, Lekki are more than powerful enough... I am over 210lb and Lekki stopped me just about the same..

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jmocallaghan
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by jmocallaghan

I find them exceptional in terms of stopping power and the modulation is good. Super light. I've about 2,500 on mine and they're handling well. They were an early release version. There are two versions - one is the standard reach and the other extended. The standard drops the pads 43mm from the center bolt while the extended is around 50mm. 43mm seem to fit most all I've installed them on but occasionally need to go to a long reach version.

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