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Another Reverb tale of woe...
- Thread starter Nautonier
- Start date
At the risk of being burned at the stake, apparently Crank Brothers have got their sh*t sorted and their Highline is a decent post and cheap too, around $260 delivered from ze Germans:
https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/crankbrothers-highline-125-dropper-post-532796
and Pinkbike review:
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/crankbrothers-highline-dropper-seatpost-longterm-review.html
https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/crankbrothers-highline-125-dropper-post-532796
and Pinkbike review:
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/crankbrothers-highline-dropper-seatpost-longterm-review.html
JTmofo
XC Enthusiast
JTmofo
XC Enthusiast
I believe these are a lot better than the older ones.
Point to note, apparently the return speed is slloowwww... and non adjustable.
Nautonier
Eats Squid
Actually looks like a good product. Wish I'd seen this before I purchased the Giant post, which was around the same price... Lever mech looks great.
Nautonier
Eats Squid
Just spoke to NSD and they basically said that if they fix the post, which would cost $100 or $160 (depending on whether it needs new seals), it will probably shit itself again in 3 months time.
That's the final straw, my relationship with Reverbs is officially over. Cheap Reverb anyone?
I would have seriously considered the Bike Yoke mod, but it's not available yet.
That's the final straw, my relationship with Reverbs is officially over. Cheap Reverb anyone?
I would have seriously considered the Bike Yoke mod, but it's not available yet.
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c3024446
Likes Bikes and Dirt
I'm very interested. I've fixed a few reverbs, the last one I ended up scratching their upper post....... How cheap are we talking here :behindsofa:
Nautonier
Eats Squid
$150 posted and it's yours.
Nautonier
Eats Squid
Just about to pull the pin on a KS LEV Integra 125mm/30.9 for $360, but have also seen that Mountain Bikes Direct have an "Integra Si" for $350 in 150mm drop, which is even better.
Can't seem to find any solid info or reviews on the Si - it's not even on the KS website. Seems to weigh less than the standard Integra and this is what they say about it:
"The new LEV Si, takes all your favourite features from rest of the LEV range, drops out some of the fancy materials and smashes a new, ridiculously low pricepoint."
Worth the punt or should I stick with what I know? Having 150mm drop on my other KS is definitely preferred over 125mm, but the standard Integra with 150mm is a lot more expensive.
Can't seem to find any solid info or reviews on the Si - it's not even on the KS website. Seems to weigh less than the standard Integra and this is what they say about it:
"The new LEV Si, takes all your favourite features from rest of the LEV range, drops out some of the fancy materials and smashes a new, ridiculously low pricepoint."
Worth the punt or should I stick with what I know? Having 150mm drop on my other KS is definitely preferred over 125mm, but the standard Integra with 150mm is a lot more expensive.
JTmofo
XC Enthusiast
What is worth a call is here
http://linksports.com.au/
Al or one of the gang will tell you the differences over the phone
Nautonier
Eats Squid
Good call, they were super helpful and sounds like the Si is a really good option at a lower price point. The biggest difference (apart from 50g heavier) is a cheaper lever, but I have the lever over from my other post anyway, so can whack that on. The 2 year warranty is a pretty damn appealing as well!
JTmofo
XC Enthusiast
Just make sure the cable end (nubbin, nipple, spud or whatever you call it) is in the lever that you have?
Not sure what lever you have...... but make sure its compatible before we see a post in the Fuckwits......
Nautonier
Eats Squid
Yep, it is. Pretty much exactly the same lever design, just made out of alloy instead of plastic.
outerlimits
Banned
No problems with my Reverb after 3500km and 115kg on it. Have not even serviced and it still works mint. :behindsofa:
BT180
Max Pfaff
Gotta say, I've had mine almost a year now and it's been faultless (only 1100km though). Hasn't been serviced either.
Now where's some wood......
JTmofo
XC Enthusiast
Rockshox sell a LOT of posts! Probably more than anyone else. (?)
There is bound to be a high pnumber of issues based on the volume of sales.... a bit like Giants highlighted Anthem breakage issues.
But its the issues vs sales number % that can't be ignored.
I've got mates who love reverbs and wouldn't have anything else. No problems.... no issues...
Maybe I'm hard on my gear, I'm not particularly heavy (85kg kitted). Maybe I got 2 absolute lemons or reverbs..... or was just extremely unlucky?
In fact, maybe you guys are extremely lucky....
outerlimits
Banned
You just have to ask for a Reverb that was made on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. If it was made on a Monday or a Friday there are bound to be issues.
I thought this would of been common knowledge by now.
Up your game !
nzhumpy
Googlemeister who likes bikes and scandal
I have never had any issues with my old Reverb but I tried a Fox Transfer for the first time over the weekend and I was pretty impressed. It has a really satisfying clunk when it returns to full extension and it's return speed isn't so fast that your love spuds retract as soon as your thumb hovers over the lever. Lets just hope it's reliable.
Nautonier
Eats Squid
So far I'm absolutely loving the KS Integra Si that I replaced the Reverb with. It's the first seat post I've ever had that has zero side-to-side slop when at full height. Apparently they've changed the internal 'key' system - whatever they've done it's working. Absolute steal at $350.