shimano rotor fake or not ?
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Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
Why do people do this - post a single hyperlink with zero explanation as to where that link leads to, what it's supposed to show, what the poster's own opinion is of it, what they're seeking from posting it...?!
OK, the title gives some idea that it's probably a picture of a disc rotor but a lot of people on here will not click on random links without an explanation of what they're supposed to be seeing or the advice they're supposed to be giving...
OK, the title gives some idea that it's probably a picture of a disc rotor but a lot of people on here will not click on random links without an explanation of what they're supposed to be seeing or the advice they're supposed to be giving...
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Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
First posts like this always make me suspicious of the poster's reason.
Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
imgur is a known photo storage site and the title, plus the photos make it pretty clear the OP is seeking opinions about whether the pictured rotor is genuine Shimano.rareposter wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 8:29am Why do people do this - post a single hyperlink with zero explanation as to where that link leads to, what it's supposed to show, what the poster's own opinion is of it, what they're seeking from posting it...?!
OK, the title gives some idea that it's probably a picture of a disc rotor but a lot of people on here will not click on random links without an explanation of what they're supposed to be seeing or the advice they're supposed to be giving...
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Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
imgur is not known to everyone. I agree with @rareposter. It's rude to just post a hyperlinkVorpal wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 8:53amimgur is a known photo storage site and the title, plus the photos make it pretty clear the OP is seeking opinions about whether the pictured rotor is genuine Shimano.rareposter wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 8:29am Why do people do this - post a single hyperlink with zero explanation as to where that link leads to, what it's supposed to show, what the poster's own opinion is of it, what they're seeking from posting it...?!
OK, the title gives some idea that it's probably a picture of a disc rotor but a lot of people on here will not click on random links without an explanation of what they're supposed to be seeing or the advice they're supposed to be giving...
without any further explanation!
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Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
Context and background is everything... we're not mind readers.
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Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
Welcome.
I think that you've got some interesting questions there. This forum has some very knowledgeable and very helpful contributors. As you can tell from the responses above it would be good idea to give a summary of those questions here.
Jonathan
Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
Nothing is known to everyone. The pictures linked to are self explanatory.De Sisti wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 9:29amimgur is not known to everyone. I agree with @rareposter. It's rude to just post a hyperlinkVorpal wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 8:53amimgur is a known photo storage site and the title, plus the photos make it pretty clear the OP is seeking opinions about whether the pictured rotor is genuine Shimano.rareposter wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 8:29am Why do people do this - post a single hyperlink with zero explanation as to where that link leads to, what it's supposed to show, what the poster's own opinion is of it, what they're seeking from posting it...?!
OK, the title gives some idea that it's probably a picture of a disc rotor but a lot of people on here will not click on random links without an explanation of what they're supposed to be seeing or the advice they're supposed to be giving...
without any further explanation!
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Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
Yes, people should be encouraged to click on links provided by a user who's just signed up to post that link. We need to discourage the overly-cautious approach to online behaviour which is absolutely wrecking lives. I try to lead by example: taking a swig out of any bottles of yellow liquid I find alongside dual carriageways. Occasionally, this proves the nervous-nellies wrong when it turns out to be lucozade.
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Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
Just because the link says Imgur it does not necessarily make the link genuine.I'm sure you're aware that it's quite common for scammers to use fake links?
As it's a first post I would err on the side of caution but as it appears you have clicked on the link and it is indeed genuine I have also followed the link and yes the photos speak for themselves.
If the OP ever bothers to reply then perhaps they should add a little more information as posting nothing but a link on post #1 does look suspicious!
Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
The OP has already posted in detail here:
https://www.mtbr.com/threads/shimano-di ... t.1214039/
I've seen a similar query on a forum about absent markings on Shimano Centrelock discs a couple of years ago, because I vaguely remember that it prompted me to check one of my own discs.
https://www.mtbr.com/threads/shimano-di ... t.1214039/
I've seen a similar query on a forum about absent markings on Shimano Centrelock discs a couple of years ago, because I vaguely remember that it prompted me to check one of my own discs.
Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
Did it have the markings?slowster wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 12:00pm The OP has already posted in detail here:
https://www.mtbr.com/threads/shimano-di ... t.1214039/
I've seen a similar query on a forum about absent markings on Shimano Centrelock discs a couple of years ago, because I vaguely remember that it prompted me to check one of my own discs.
'Give me my bike, a bit of sunshine - and a stop-off for a lunchtime pint - and I'm a happy man.' - Reg Baker
Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
Posting details on another forum is no use to those of us who use this forum and not the other forumslowster wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 12:00pm The OP has already posted in detail here:
https://www.mtbr.com/threads/shimano-di ... t.1214039/
I've seen a similar query on a forum about absent markings on Shimano Centrelock discs a couple of years ago, because I vaguely remember that it prompted me to check one of my own discs.
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Re: shimano rotor fake or not ?
I agree with the other comments. I was reluctant to click on this link! If you cannot see a Shimano part number on the rotor, it is probably a fake.