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Broke my Eastern Nomads Cranks...feels like an accomplishment
Have had them about 3 months, but got them second hand off here, so i dont know if my warranty will get me a new set.
Jumping a 8 foot gap, off a 3 foot lip, i cleared the landing, and landed flat. Well luckily, i wasnt hurt at all, just a lil burning in my leg...and my ankle kinda is throbbing...oh well..
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how did you get those pedals on those?
they only have a 6mm allen key to tighten them (on the back), and i was told by eastern that the cutout in the back is too small for one.
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lol time for profiles
I've seen more broken profiles than eastern cranks
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\BMX-1995/ wrote:
how did you get those pedals on those?
they only have a 6mm allen key to tighten them (on the back), and i was told by eastern that the cutout in the back is too small for one.
i was wondering the same thing but the reverse threads make it so they tighten while you pedal so you probably can hand tight em hardcore and check them frequently till they get on there snug with maybe a drop of blue loctite?
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\BMX-1995/ wrote:
how did you get those pedals on those?
they only have a 6mm allen key to tighten them (on the back), and i was told by eastern that the cutout in the back is too small for one.
That's what I'm wondering???
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Skipper wrote:
lol time for profiles
sundaybmxRR wrote:
I've seen more broken profiles than eastern cranks
i wouldnt use profile parts for street something about putting profile racing parts on a street bmx sounds weird unless your street racing haha
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I think its time to retire both these cranks and the pedals...haha I just hand tightened the oedals in
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Yoo Dee Hos,
This is Rob at Eastern Bikes. To answer your question about the warranty we will not be able to warranty them since you are the 2nd owner of these cranks. But you can use our Trade-In Program that will help you out a lot on the price of a new fresh set of cranks. Feel free to contact me at robbie@easternbikes.com or phone (919)772-1907 ext. 722.
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I love eastern.
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sundaybmxRR wrote:
I've seen more broken profiles than eastern cranks
Well ive bent 2 pairs of profiles but never broke so i like them.
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eastern is so reasonable, don't deny that offer ^
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I already talked to someone about them, they said $80 for a new set of nomads...not sure if I want a new set if they're Finns break again. I got lucky and didn't get badly hurt
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I see other brands of cranks break 10-1 compared to profiles. This thread bears an interesting question.... What are the strongest set of cranks currently on the market ? I've pretty much always ridden profiles and have yet to break or bend a set. So... What say you ?
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I see other brands of cranks break 10-1 compared to profiles. This thread bears an interesting question.... What are the strongest set of cranks currently on the market ? I've pretty much always ridden profiles and have yet to break or bend a set. So... What say you ?
I know someone who broke 3 sets of them, plus at least 3 others who either broke, cracked or bent them after like a year of riding them.
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wow that sucks hahah i only had those like a month and i didnt ride them hard!
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WildBycyclist666 wrote:
That's what I'm wondering???
ive heard of people drilling that backside out big enough to fit a 6mm
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sundaybmxRR wrote:
I know someone who broke 3 sets of them, plus at least 3 others who either broke, cracked or bent them after like a year of riding them.
Well I rode mostly trails back when I rode hard, now I mostly ride like an old man (when I'm not injured) so I don't break a lot of parts anyway lol. Jw, what cranks do you ride ? In your opinion who makes the best set on the market today ? Same question for anybody who cares to chip in.
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41something wrote:
Well I rode mostly trails back when I rode hard, now I mostly ride like an old man (when I'm not injured) so I don't break a lot of parts anyway lol. Jw, what cranks do you ride ? In your opinion who makes the best set on the market today ? Same question for anybody who cares to chip in.
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