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Charles89 Grand Master

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I was just about to buy one of those, but I found a Works Bell quick release for relatively cheap (obviously not cheaper than NRG), and the Works Bell is quality, no play and clicks in every time like the first time. I did a bit of research about NRG vs Works Bell and after reading lots of comments/feedback/posts, I personally wouldn't buy the NRG.

But I guess comparing NRG to cheaper quick releases, NRG should be a tad better lol

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Yeah, it was brand new in box because previous owner bought it and didn't use it. I got it for $270, and I can tell you now, the quality of it, is worth every cent. Since I've played with some cheaper quick releases, and the cheaper ones feels really filmsy.... Where as the Works Bell is solid, ZERO play, clicks on, clicks off the same way everytime, very smooth.

I think Works Bell has patented the ball locking mechanism and companies like NRG and others just copied it. The way the quick releases are manufactured is different to, don't quite remember from my research but Works is forged and others are casted? But there is a difference in quality.

I personally rather pay a tad more for a peace of mind, knowing that my wheel won't be coming off during a corner lol :)

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Haha, yeah was pretty lucky. It was advertised on a Facebook group for $300 and bargained it down to $270 pick up :P

If you are ever in Melbourne, you are more than welcome to come try it in person :)

thanks for that! ill look into that there!!

I presume no direct knock offs are made of them, ie there only cheap cos they look the same but are chinese ones lol

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Works Bell Rapfix II

That's the same one that I have too. All black.

On the Works Bell, on the hub part that bolts onto the boss kit, on the bottom of it, it has that WB icon, along with a kanji etched to show authenticity :)

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Let me know how you go :)

Here's another 2 websites that sells em:

http://www.perfectrun.jp/src/detail.php?pid=96001&pname=RAPFIX%20II&maker=WORKS%20BELL&maker_id=96&result_mode=ksch
http://www.rhdjapan.com/works-bell-rapfix-ii-quick-release.html

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Glad it's tax time because I'm about to snap that up!! Absolute bargain.

Have any of you fellas used the Works quick release lock with this at all?

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