sent my Reverb back for the second time it has failed in 15 months and just had an email to say they have had a refund from rockshox and paypaled me my money back .
good result now what dropper seatpost to splash it out on
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But what to buy instead of a Reverb? I've got the new black light command post, which is great when it works, but I haven't managed to get the adjustment consistently right yet, so it drops unexpectedl, which is a bit cack. It's gone back to the LBS to have the internal cable adjusted which should sort it. Otherwise, it's good: good lever, neat post, two fixed positions, Specialized warrantee...
When is the CB Kronolog out? Could be good being a mechanical design.
or the new fox one later in the year - if you have the cash....
I got a Reverb and I really like the look of the Crankbrothers Kronolog seatpost which is due out in June. May sell mine to get one.
[url= http://www.bikemag.com/gear/crankbrothers-releases-its-kronolog-height-adjust-seatpost/ ]CrankBrothers Kronolog post £250[/url]
Another reverb? I've had mine a while and it's been spot on. Maybe the early production ones had issues? I wouldn't go anywhere near a CB one and the Fox looks good but is mega expensive. You can pick up reverbs for under £200 now
New Crank Bros one looks interesting 🙂
My Giant one just seized. So don't.
Just ordered my Giant Command Switch post.
Ill let you know how good or pants it is when its delivered. Also at £169 its less of a smash to the wallet 😀
I really like the look of the Crankbrothers Kronolog seatpost
Have CB ever made anything [except their multitool] that hasn't fallen to bits at random intervals?
Nice to see a brass bushing on QR, ultra dependable - unlike dropper posts.
Although a mate has an old Gravity Descender with the rubber boot on it and it works consistently. Its not flash like the new ones but the gaitor seems to keep the muck out.
Nice to see a brass bushing on QR, ultra dependable - unlike dropper posts.
Although a mate has an old Gravity Descender with the rubber boot on it and it works consistently. Its not flash like the new ones but the gaitor seems to keep the muck out.
if it wasn't for the poor saddle clamp I'd suggest a RASE post
mine has gone a bit wobbly but not failed - it's a mechanical design with half inch increments up to (they say) 9 inches. Design looks suceptible to mud ingress but hasn't been a big headache (as long as I use the neoprene thingy and clean it now & then)
It does seem that these things have to be seen as temporary items, same as tyres 🙄
15 months of Reverb use for free... I'd sign up for that.
Buy another Reverb FTW.
Have CB ever made anything [except their multitool] that hasn't fallen to bits at random intervals?
Exactly what I was thinking.
Cheers peeps I liked the Reverb when it was working and would buy another if I knew the 2012 models had had all the glitches ironed out .
The Crap Bro's seatpost will be great especialy if you like rusty broken gear
Have CB ever made anything [except their multitool] that hasn't fallen to bits at random intervals?
To be fair, my pump didn't fall apart.
Wouldn't pump anything up, but it stayed in one pretty looking piece.
Gravity Dropper... Still the most reliable, still the easiest to service, and [i]I think[/i] still the lightest too.
And ugliest obviously.
My KS i900 has been very good since it got fixed- it had to go back on warranty twice to get it to work at all, from new, but I can't fault how it's performed over the last year and a half- lots of horrible conditions, some proper big crashes too. But the initial experience was not good.
I'd be interested to know if anyone has ever:
1. had a dropper post that didn't start to wobble after a while
2. Been pleased with the reliability of CB stuff. On a recent holday, a guy had their bar stem combo. The stem wouldn't clamp the bar properly, no matter how he adjusted it. Quite special to be so expensive and yet utter ****.
My DSP from loco is still working faultlessly (touch wood)
"Have CB ever made anything [except their multitool"
Half (the ones I used) the bits on my crank brothers multitool rounded and really quite quickly ..
Didnt damage my park one before or my specialized one after
I'd be waiting until I see what Thomson are going to be offering
Gravity Dropper. It works. And if your seat tube is big enough for a Reverb then you can get the 5" drop version.
My Giant one just seized. So don't.
Mine's still working fine though there's a bit more rotational play than when it was new. I rode past someone at Gisburn though with one in bits at the trail side.
kayak23 has the best suggestion !!
Swop kayaks hope(less) suggestion for a salsa one and maybe he does have the best suggestion 😉
Papa_Lazarou - Member
I'd be interested to know if anyone has ever:1. had a dropper post that didn't start to wobble after a while
2. Been pleased with the reliability of CB stuff. On a recent holday, a guy had their bar stem combo. The stem wouldn't clamp the bar properly, no matter how he adjusted it. Quite special to be so expensive and yet utter ****.
Have a KS i900 that's been flawless = changed the cable after a year 'cos it got a bit sticky, but that's it. Numerous friends have them too, been hassle free.
And I've had more Shimano SPD pedals fail on me than CB ones.
That said, the Joplin is possibly the shittest product ever released to the market.