Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
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As far as Thomson stuff goes I have probably 5 of their seatposts and a bunch of stems and love their stuff. I am a bigger rider and have had zero issues with any of their products. I don't use the Masterpiece or their road stems (just because I do prefer a four bolt face plate for various reasons) but plenty of companies have lightweight stuff for lighter riders so nothing new or exciting there.
In terms of pricing yeah companies need to have some pricing control otherwise someone can sell them at or below cost screwing over a lot of dealers it is not an uncommon practice and not a bad thing. I get it they make pricey stuff I won't deny that but it is good quality stuff. I could buy any stems and seatposts I want pretty much but I do like Thomson a lot and happily buy their stuff. I mean my first post is over 10 years old and I think it was $80 at the time so $8 a year at this point and will end up getting cheaper per year and has had zero problems and will last for a long time.
If you don't like Thomson that is fine plenty of other companies out there making posts and stems and such.