Thread: New Crank Bros post. Hmm. i dunno...

http://www.bikemag.com/gear/crankbro...just-seatpost/

Then I thought about the price of the first rock hopper I bought back in 1986 and it was just $50 more than that seat post.

I miss my hite-rite

Like all Crank Bros. products, give it year on the market then buy something else.

Ridit, PM me for a magdeal on a S blacklite, I have a few in stock.

a what? S blacklite?

These just don't scream 'me'
http://www.mydesignerbrands.com/basu00sqfjbl.html

With respect to function & execution, it looks like a new&improved All Mountain Post. But $300?

Cable actuated. Check
Adjustable air spring. Check
Static cable mount. Check

Made by CB. Fuck

Pre-cisely

Rode it. Liked it.

http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/featu...,0/bturman,109

We'll see how she does over an extended period of time...

Originally Posted by rideit

a what? S blacklite?

These just don't scream 'me'
http://www.mydesignerbrands.com/basu00sqfjbl.html

You could rock those glasses!

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...jsp?spid=61089

Originally Posted by NuMexJoe

With respect to function & execution, it looks like a new&improved All Mountain Post. But $300?

seriously? how much, exactly, do you think these things cost?

specialized command blacklite: $275
rockshox reverb: $375
kind shox LEV: $395
kind shox i950: $365
gravity dropper turbo: $300

$300 MSRP is right where that thing should be.

damn it. I was set on a Lev, now I am not sure.

rode one for a few rides. worked well enough....i would buy it...

I LOVE the design.
Extremely simple, basically a pipe clamp with a cable to loosen the "quills"
Love the flats on the main post to keep things straight. Just a great all around design.
Like Marshalolsen, I think the price is cheap, especially considering it's a total new design.

I wonder if over time the post will develop "notches" where the mechanism engages the inner shaft.

Originally Posted by NuMexJoe

With respect to function & execution, it looks like a new&improved All Mountain Post. But $300?

I love my AMP. Thanks, bags!!! Really pissed at FSA for not doing anything with it after they bought Precision Cycling.

Originally Posted by marshalolson

seriously? how much, exactly, do you think these things cost?

specialized command blacklite: $275
rockshox reverb: $375
kind shox LEV: $395
kind shox i950: $365
gravity dropper turbo: $300

$300 MSRP is right where that thing should be.

I think I speak for NuMexJoe when saying that all the dropper posts are big money. I understand the functionality of a dropper post but the MSRP of any of them is hard to swallow. If you show me a dropper post around the $200 range, then I can see getting one. Until then I'll stick with my Thomson.

Who will drink the koolaid and guinea pig this fine new CB product with cold hard cash. Freebies don't count - myself included

Must not look...

Originally Posted by VTsession

I think I speak for NuMexJoe when saying that all the dropper posts are big money. I understand the functionality of a dropper post but the MSRP of any of them is hard to swallow. If you show me a dropper post around the $200 range, then I can see getting one. Until then I'll stick with my Thomson.

Once you get an auto ball slapper you can never go back.

Originally Posted by Arty50

Once you get an auto ball slapper you can never go back.

Well when you put it that way.....

Originally Posted by VTsession

I think I speak for NuMexJoe when saying that all the dropper posts are big money. I understand the functionality of a dropper post but the MSRP of any of them is hard to swallow. If you show me a dropper post around the $200 range, then I can see getting one. Until then I'll stick with my Thomson.

i hear you. $100 vs. $300. i totally get it.

but dude, those thomson design files where written, what almost 20 years ago? its $5 worth of aluminum, and a design that has not changed... ever. and its still $100. look at the design, R&D, tooling, materials, small parts, increased warranty, customer service etc required on a dropper post. 3x compared to something as simple as straight aluminum post is a great price. i mean an alloy rigid fork is $79.99. a lyrik is $900. a lyrik has baically the same moving parts and number of seals and such as a reverb. just saying.

Looks pretty damn slick. I'll be keeping my eye on this for when my KS wears out or blows up.

Originally Posted by toast2266

I wonder if over time the post will develop "notches" where the mechanism engages the inner shaft.

^This. Its just a pipe clamp. The shaft'll get chewed up for sure, but I guess it should be easy enough to replace that seal.

It looks to address 'most' of the issues that people had with the Joplin. Still would like to see a two-bolt seat clamp, though.

Originally Posted by marshalolson

...those thomson design files where written, what almost 20 years ago? its $5 worth of aluminum, and a design that has not changed... ever. and its still $100.

Which is why its so great for retailers. No new product, no reason to put it on sale. The Kronolog, OTOH, will probably be $200 on ebay by christmas.

$300 is alot to pay for a buttplug. Fuck Crank Brothers and their shitty products.

Originally Posted by marshalolson

i hear you. $100 vs. $300. i totally get it.

but dude, those thomson design files where written, what almost 20 years ago? its $5 worth of aluminum, and a design that has not changed... ever. and its still $100. look at the design, R&D, tooling, materials, small parts, increased warranty, customer service etc required on a dropper post. 3x compared to something as simple as straight aluminum post is a great price. i mean an alloy rigid fork is $79.99. a lyrik is $900. a lyrik has baically the same moving parts and number of seals and such as a reverb. just saying.

Truth! Overpriced boutique seatpost that BREAKS.

And this.... ( I only sell their cleats in my store so I don't lose shoe sales, nothing else)

Originally Posted by Hugh Conway

$300 is alot to pay for a buttplug. Fuck Crank Brothers and their shitty products.

And this...

Originally Posted by bagtagley

Cable actuated. Check
Adjustable air spring. Check
Static cable mount. Check

Made by CB. Fuck

LAST thing you want is a $145 dropper post that fails on a ride.

Spend the money on one that has a warranty through an IBD! (like me!)