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Title: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: calmac on June 22, 2010, 04:41 PM: i've got a set of dia compe ? brakes for sale on e-bay & someone has contacted me saying they are'nt original as they aren't dated on rear.
Is that the case, as i'm not really clued up on old school stuff.
Brake is listed along with other stuff under calumm2006 if you want a look.
cheers
calum
Title: Re: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: calmac on June 22, 2010, 04:50 PM: Quote from: Glen on June 22, 2010, 04:43 PM
they are dated, post pics
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270596338320&ssPageName=STRK:

theres link to item glen
cheers
calum
Quote from: Glen on June 22, 2010, 04:48 PM
the lever definately isnt DC, its a tec3 copy. As far as I know the calipers should say mx1000 and a date, not A1000. Dont look real to me unfortunately
Not really that bothered came on a bike, just clearing out, don't want a row with e-bay though.
think i'll just say not sure check pics, as i'm showing rear so not trying to hide anything.
what ya think ?
calum
Title: Re: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: calmac on June 22, 2010, 04:55 PM: my thinking too mate.
They do look bling on as well.
cheers
calum

UPDATED LISTING---TOO HONEST ME :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: ED209 on June 22, 2010, 05:10 PM: Quote from: calmac on June 22, 2010, 04:55 PM
my thinking too mate.
They do look bling on as well.
cheers
calum

UPDATED LISTING---TOO HONEST ME :LolLolLolLol:

nothing wrong with 'too honest' ... stops your soul looking like a raisin :angel:
Title: Re: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: phantom photon on June 22, 2010, 06:39 PM: Deffo a copy - doesn't have the MX stamp on the front :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: calmac on June 22, 2010, 09:19 PM: Quote from: phantom photon on June 22, 2010, 06:39 PM
Deffo a copy - doesn't have the MX stamp on the front :daumenhoch:
did have an "MX" graphic on front r/h/s opposite the black dia-comp one, i polished it off OOPS !!
Title: Re: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: phantom photon on June 22, 2010, 10:24 PM: The 'MX' on a genuine DC is cast into the metal and is not a graphic so you can't polish it off :LolLolLolLol:

Real DC below:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff15/phantom-photon/For%20Sale/DSC09533.jpg)
Title: Re: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: In2 bmx on June 22, 2010, 10:39 PM: I only just noticed today that the dia compe text on the left is stamped under the decal aswell . :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: oldtired on June 23, 2010, 01:54 AM: origonals are stamped up something like this ? think it depends on the year? this set i is beyond repair :'(

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff98/jimjdld/bmx/dc10002copy.jpg)
Title: Re: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: Bob_Acid on June 23, 2010, 04:49 AM: tbh i think an original MX1000 with a polished off MX is going to be worth fek all mate.
Title: Re: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: Glynnyboy on June 24, 2010, 02:48 PM: Quote from: In2bmx on June 22, 2010, 10:39 PM
I only just noticed today that the dia compe text on the left is stamped under the decal aswell . :daumenhoch:
The very early one's didn't have the stamp under the decal , so when id' ing these you can only go by the pin point cast quality and the stamping on the rear of the arms. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: g_lamb on June 27, 2010, 12:53 AM: Looks like a chang star type copy to me
Title: Re: dia compe mx 1000 caliper authentication ?
Post by: calmac on July 01, 2010, 10:57 PM: well if anyones wanting a cheap (COPY) set for a rider they're on e-bay now under calumm2006 items
cheers
calum