MF builds his dream bike(s): a Starling and a Jones.

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Tom13 in reply to @Black_Rainbow_Project

I rode for years without one, I was riding MTB before they were even a thing, but man they are just so much nicer to ride with.

Keeps the flow going not having to stop before a descent or if you want to play on a little section.

A lot of the places I ride now you could get away with a QR post, such as Wrekin, where it is straight up straight down. Even on short flats or sharp climbs though I might put it up even if it just makes 50m of pedaling easier.

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Black_Rainbow_Project in reply to @Tom13

So they're not a must then. You just prefer them for your own personal preference based on the fact that you DO prefer to drop your post at the top of descents etc? 😉

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Tom13 in reply to @Black_Rainbow_Project

Nah they are a must, as its a fucking faff putting you post up and down, especially when its muddy. Ha.
Everything is preference, I know you're yanking my crank as well which is fine, but there is a reason we don't see 26inch wheels, v brakes and standard posts on most MTBs now.

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