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since we are talking seatpost
Selcof Ti or DA Easton ???

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Selcof Ti or DA Easton

Easton. But isn't it unreliable/prone to cracking?

Featherweight?

I'll take the extra 200g and the reliable Kalloy clamp rather than the exploding Alien, thanks.

I want a road bike like this one. Bravo!

the exploding Alien

yup

These seatposts are useless!

I love all the bikes built from rare parts, but sometimes parts are rare for a good reason.

I never had a problem with the clamping mechanism, super-easy, super-smooth and super-reliable.
Adjusting the saddle in a hurry is not possible. Fortunately i've never had any need to do this.
99.999% of the people who have problems with their Alien posts, have them for ONE reason....

They don't READ THE DIRECTIONS!!! (and take your time)
Once the post is set, it is really a nice post. Looks cool, and does not slip when properly set.
Use Alien seatpost is truly strong and stiff and no problem at all.. i recomend this seat post for (light weight xc rider only..)
If you are fat get a Thomson Elite MTB or masterpiece seatpost, eat more healthily or take cared of your thyroid gland.

Tioga T-Bone seatpost is also black, and lighter than Kalloy, but not too expensive either.

IMHO it all comes down to: Light(ish), Cheap(ish), Strong. Pick 2 out of 3...

Though what that makes a Nitto Jaguar (heavy, duur)...perhaps "pretty" needs to be added? ;)

Tioga T-Bone seatpost is not full black...

That's correct :)

Use Alien neither...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xreZdUBqpJs

IMHO it all comes down to: Light(ish), Cheap(ish), Strong. Pick 2 out of 3...

That's correct :)

But not fot Use Alien Seatpost ; )

It's £80, so it's strong and light...but not cheap ;)
(if you can have a Kalloy for £12 on e-bay ;)

Whats the specific name for this type of quill stem called?

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80 wow !!! got my 2 used for 30$ eatch on Ebay

full Suntour SP and Eclypse Seatpost Big chainring shim :/

Front Weel less Full Chorus 9s and Rec Ti seatpost Battaglin Matrix

How big differences there are with the new 105 and ultegra? Planned 105 originally to new custom build, but 150€ish price difference is very tempting.

About 300g I think. Most of which in the cassette.

6800 has carbon levers that probably get less chilly on really cold mornings.

(there is a groupset thread)

@Gaston_Fr where is your shop/bike collection? I was in France last week and thought about coming to visit.

I'd hate to see this place filled with 105 Cubes

Must remember not to post my 105 Cube so

Cinelli milano

Might be a sign/karma.

No, it's you fucking it up.

type? it looks brazed anyway

No, it's you fucking it up.