Know who sells Taiwan-made parallelogram (ala Tamer Tricky ****) shock seatposts?
Overheard a discussion on Thudbusters and the Tricky ****. Buzz was that there were Taiwan-made and
China-manufacturered shockposts that were said to be more effective than Tamer's that were being
imported. Anybody know the make/model, and who sells 'em? Prices?
Also heard allegations of slow shipments from Tamer - some unhappy Tamer consumers. Thudbuster's
shock absorbing plastic (?) springs were allegedly popping out also.
Also, a Seattle-area machine shop is gearing up to make a more heavy-duty "Tricky ****" style
shockpost. Isn't Tamer's design protected by patents?
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> > > Phil wrote:
> > >
> > > >>I've (part of me, anyway) put about 2,000 miles on my U.S.E. XCR and I love it. Especially
> > > >>good for the surprise hits that you can't plan for, and don't want to absorb the impact into
> > > >>your prostate.
> > > >>
> > > >>Paladin
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > thats what im after
> > >
> > > So when you asked 'are the suspension type seat posts any good?', what you really meant was,
> > > 'I want to find somebody who has something good to say about a suspension seat post. It
> > > doesn't matter if lots of other people tell me they're ****, as long as one person says
> > > they're ok, that will justify my purchase'
> > >
> > > --
> > > a.m-b FAQ:
http://www.t-online.de/~jharris/ambfaq.htm
> > >
> > > a.bmx FAQ:
http://www.t-online.de/~jharris/bmx_faq.htm
> > >
> >
> > alright, thats what i was thinking of when i asked if they were any good. went out this weekend
> > on the new bike. forks were great but there was still that annoying jarring of the prostate, as
> > paladin put it. should have bought full sus but couldnt afford it. i can afford a sus seat post
> > however but i wanted to see what other people who have bought them and used them thought of
> > them. a lot of people say fords are **** but it doesnt stop others buying them does it?
>
>
> Don't take my word for it. Or even the oracle, JD's. Do some research from magazines, mtbr, ask at
> shops, etc., and then take the plunge if that's the way you want to go. Most people to my
> knowledge get down to a U.S.E., a Thudbuster, or a Rockshox. Other things to consider are riding
> style, ie, anticipating the sharp little hits better, maybe look at the seat and its rails, look
> at tire pressure, and so on. But I really love the 2" of protection I get, especially when I'm
> cookin along and am surprised by a 3" rock or log that I hadn't anticipated and prepared for. One
> thing I had to do was put a spring kit in it, since the cheesy elastomers would compress but not
> rebound.
>
> I think the only down side is a) you have to pay for it, and b) they're a little heavier than a
> high-end micro-light post. When I was in the market (about 3yrs ago), I was worried about pedal
> efficiency, bobbing, all that stuff. I ride pretty hard, but jimminy, I can't notice any
> difference, but maybe I'm just used to it.
>
> hth, Paladin
