Flights - Originals or Flight 2's? 
#1 2012-12-06 12:22pm
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Flights - Originals or Flight 2's?
First hand use opinions?
I've found both at good prices. The 2's are a little more. Is it worth it?
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#2 2012-12-07 5:46am
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Re: Flights - Originals or Flight 2's?
Profile for a new bike. I have OG flights on my Ripper and some double pinch on a 90 Quad, but wouldn't buy the new ones for anything. I can't give a good reason other than I like the Profiles. I have them on both my cruisers and the mini mags on my Sons bike. I will have a set on my new 20" race bike for 2013 also.
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#3 2012-12-07 6:17am
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Re: Flights - Originals or Flight 2's?
Profile- American made- and great people that run the company
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#4 2012-12-07 9:21am
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Re: Flights - Originals or Flight 2's?
I didn't ask about opinions between Redline and Profile.
I asked about experience between the two Flights.
Profiles are nice, but I can't justify an extra $50
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#5 2012-12-07 9:56am
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Re: Flights - Originals or Flight 2's?
You could get a used set of Profiles for the same price as new Redlines... Stronger and more options on length.
Either way I have experience with both of what you asked about. Other than the weight savings there really is not a difference. They both still have the dated axle splines.
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#6 2012-12-07 10:06am
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Re: Flights - Originals or Flight 2's?
Someone who has experience!
Thanks!
I know Profiles are lighter.
I had Flights w/ Techmatic back in the day, and I like that Flights don't need a crank puller.
It's a shame they went overseas.
I have a feeling Profiles use the same spline pattern modular sway bars on race cars use.
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#7 2012-12-07 12:10pm
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Re: Flights - Originals or Flight 2's?
Had fights for years went with profile, stiffer better snap out of the gate. Redlines are not bad cranks imo but I prefer profile now. For me the less bolts to tighten the better
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