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Old 05-27-2008, 09:19 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I'm looking for a really unique or classy seatpost binder/clamp. I've been using Salsa exclusively for more years than I care to mention. Any others out there that compare with looks and reliability?
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Old 05-27-2008, 09:34 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I've been happy with my Hope clamp... less slippage since switching from salsas.
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Old 05-27-2008, 09:45 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Hope Red QR for me.

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Old 05-27-2008, 09:51 AM   #4 (permalink)
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There are these by IRD, they are unique, have not used them so I can't attest to their reliability
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Old 05-27-2008, 10:02 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I'm looking for a really unique or classy seatpost binder/clamp. I've been using Salsa exclusively for more years than I care to mention. Any others out there that compare with looks and reliability?

Used Salsa's for years........Hope's are way better.

Many different colors if you want something to stand out
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Old 05-27-2008, 10:03 AM   #6 (permalink)
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You would think Ck would be making these by now. Anyone who has the hubs and headsets would definitly buy the clamp. Free money in my mind.
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Old 05-27-2008, 10:11 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I wanted green so I had to go Salsa. I just replaced the non-clamp solid version I guess you call it to a clamp style because i now find myself wanting to adjust my seat more often. Both work great no slippage.
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Old 05-27-2008, 10:15 AM   #8 (permalink)
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be careful with those clamps - they may lead to purple nipples
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Old 05-27-2008, 11:03 AM   #9 (permalink)
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KCNC red QR seatpost clamp. Only 23 grams! Tried them once and it kept slipping. Tighten the hell out of them and it still slips. Don't waste your money like I did.
Went back to Hopes and didn't look back.
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Old 05-27-2008, 11:18 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Hope Red QR for me.

Ditto, I'm happy with my Red Hope QR.
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Old 05-27-2008, 01:04 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Old 05-27-2008, 01:11 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Hope Red QR for me.


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Old 05-27-2008, 01:13 PM   #13 (permalink)
 
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salsa clamps are ghey...dude, stop shooting for classy; you will never achieve it

and by the way folks, salsa qr DOES come in colors now

kewl one from syntace if black is ok

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Old 05-27-2008, 01:21 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I ride Black salsa clamps, because thats what comes on Salsa bikes (all I own now). I've never had any problem with seatpost slippage... Though I am now favoring the non QR style since it doesn't get caught in my shorts....
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Old 05-27-2008, 01:25 PM   #15 (permalink)
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The black one that came on my bike seems to be working wonderfully?
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Old 05-27-2008, 01:40 PM   #16 (permalink)
 
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but he asked about other ones....if you knew upchuck you would understand. his garage is a friggin museum of bikes both modern, and not modern
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Old 05-27-2008, 01:51 PM   #17 (permalink)
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salsa clamps are ghey...dude, stop shooting for classy; you will never achieve it

kewl one from syntace if black is ok
You mean I can't get classy just by wearing polyester shirts?

So, who sells this Sin-tays product?

Anyone use the Surly Stainless clamp?
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Old 05-27-2008, 02:08 PM   #18 (permalink)
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The black one that came on my bike seems to be working wonderfully?
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Old 05-27-2008, 04:23 PM   #19 (permalink)
 
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You mean I can't get classy just by wearing polyester shirts?

So, who sells this Sin-tays product?

Anyone use the Surly Stainless clamp?
probably most shops can get as BTI carries it for one...i dont know, looks sort cool.

http://www.bti-usa.com/public/catego...?page=1#SY3801

having said that, i like Hope collars
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Old 05-27-2008, 04:39 PM   #20 (permalink)
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probably most shops can get as BTI carries it for one...i dont know, looks sort cool.

http://www.bti-usa.com/public/catego...?page=1#SY3801

having said that, i like Hope collars
And you see, that's the only thing that's stopping me from ordering a Hope collar...because you use them...
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