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I have reverb's on a couple of my bikes, and love them.

Swapping one frame for a cove stiffee, which has an odd 30.0mm seattube.

Of course, Reverbs don't come in 30.0, or 27.2mm, so I can't decide whether I should get an X-Fusion HiLo, or just save some cash and get a plain seatpost...

What would you do?

Extra info - 1) I like that the Reverbs just work consistently. Have heard of various issues with HiLo's. 2) The seatpost can expect to be covered in mud, muck, grit and water on a very regular basis 🙂

K


 
Posted : 06/03/2013 6:13 pm
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ks lev?


 
Posted : 06/03/2013 6:15 pm
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Haven't they just had a big fall out with their UK importer?


 
Posted : 06/03/2013 6:16 pm
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18 Bikes will ream it to 30.9 for you, they've done it on a few Cove frames.


 
Posted : 06/03/2013 6:17 pm
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Just checked the SuperStar site, and they've sold out of all the 27.2 KS Lev's.

Hadn't considered that Sambob - Good idea, but not sure I want to go to those drastic/expensive/warranty-voiding lengths though.

Edit - half tempted to ring them though, just so I can ask if they're into reaming and stiffees. Might also ask if they've got any purple helmets in size large.


 
Posted : 06/03/2013 6:21 pm
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Gravity Dropper, very little to go wrong.


 
Posted : 06/03/2013 6:22 pm
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Are CRC the only place that sell the Gravity Droppers?


 
Posted : 06/03/2013 7:05 pm
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As sambob wrote, 18 bikes can ream it out to 30.9mm. They did my Cove for me and all is well so far.

Otherwise take a look at the Tmars / ICE V8 Gravity Dropper copies and shim.


 
Posted : 06/03/2013 7:17 pm
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Thanks Baldman - never heard of those before. Now doing some research...


 
Posted : 06/03/2013 7:29 pm
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Kevin,
If you're interested I have a Gravity Dropper Classic Seatpost - Multi for sale

27.2mm, 350mm (4") - RH Lever

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=30191

Bought from Chain Reaction in November and fitted to hardtail for a 15 mile ride, used once, then sat in bike shed since. Hence excellent condition.
Now have Reverb on FS bike so unlikely to take the HT out when need a dropper post.
Currently selling for £206 on CRC, looking for ~£160.

Dave


 
Posted : 07/03/2013 1:10 pm

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