Originally Posted by alanbikehouston
Cannondale has its own in-house testing lab that beats the heck out of stuff before they decide to use it on a bike. Their supplier slipped, and Cannondale caught the problem, and is fixing the problem. Many "boutique" bike companies also have a "parts" tester: you.
There is no company that tests its bikes more thoroughly than Cannondale.
Funny, when I toured their facilities, they didn't have any equipment for testing seatposts.
By the way, you'll be disapponted to learn that Specialized's (and possibly that at the American Bicycle Group's facilities) testing lab is a bit more impressive than that at Cannondale. I'm sure you have data supporting your assertion that Cannondale tests its bikes more thoroughly than any other manufacturer, though.
I am very disappointed you took this line out when you edited your post: "I guess the attacks are coming from folks who have NEVER had a part fail on one of their own bikes."
No failures here. Five bikes in my stable. Knocking on wood veneer right now.
Originally Posted by seely
I hope you realize that about 90% of bikes at your LBS have a Kalloy post, even in the 1800+ range
I hope you realize I work at an LBS and happen to scruitinize the spec of the bikes I order. Hence, I can say with confidence your estimate is inflated by approximately 65% (yes, I'm including house brand posts). I'm sure you also realize that Kally and Lee Chi/Promax are different companies and that Kalloy makes products that are at least remotely decent...the fine folks at Lee Chi make parts for high quality bikes by Pacific Cycles, Huffy, and their ilk.
Other than that, you were close...thanks for playing.