Thomson Seatpost or Stem?

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04-22-08 | 07:05 AM

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Peedtm

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Originally Posted by jdeane4

I think I am going to just get a Thomson Masterpiece Seatpost. I am going to claim my prize tomorrow. The supertype seatpost is cool but it looks horrible with a Brooks saddle. Plus, this seat post is free and made locally (the factory is only 10 miles away).

Since you now mention that the post would be the Masterpiece, I think the answer's pretty obvious.

04-22-08 | 07:25 AM

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cnc'd aluminum is so 90's...forged stuff rules. skip the thomson stuff (so overrated)

04-22-08 | 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Surferbruce

cnc'd aluminum is so 90's...forged stuff rules. skip the thomson stuff (so overrated)

wow... please continue. what forged stem?

04-22-08 | 08:18 AM

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zelah

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i luv hooters throwing a fit this whole thread

and yeah go with the masterpiece

04-22-08 | 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Surferbruce

cnc'd aluminum is so 90's...forged stuff rules. skip the thomson stuff (so overrated)

Yeah, I almost bought the EA70, but Thomson has an indestructable appeal to me. (Yeah, I've read cold forged is theoretically stronger, but Thomson's rep is better than theory.)

04-22-08 | 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by zelah

i luv hooters throwing a fit this whole thread

and yeah go with the masterpiece

hey i apologized. i don't like *****talking, really.

04-22-08 | 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Peedtm

Yeah, I almost bought the EA70, but Thomson has an indestructable appeal to me. (Yeah, I've read cold forged is theoretically stronger, but Thomson's rep is better than theory.)

Thompson stuff looks great and all, but when you can buy a lighter, cheaper and stronger stem, I have a hard time justifying the price, even if Thompson does have a first-rate reputation.

04-22-08 | 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bonechilling

Thompson stuff looks great and all, but when you can buy a lighter, cheaper and stronger stem, I have a hard time justifying the price, even if Thompson does have a first-rate reputation.

Shop (QBP) rates. . . can't beat 'em. Could have had an Easton too, but I would have had to order it.

04-30-08 | 11:25 AM

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I have a Thomson Elite with a negative angle and right side up side logos.

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04-30-08 | 01:02 PM

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jdeane4

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Call the Thomson factory. They can advise you of a dealer or you may even be able to buy it directly from them. Ask for David Perett. Thomson is located in my town and I just went down to the factory to pick mine up. You never know, they may be able to even make a stem for you w/out the etching that says Thomson.