Marc Boral wrote:
>
> I apologize to Chuck. I replied too quickly and didn't read his post carefully.
> Chuck used the phrase "why THEY weren't highly regarded or sought after." I
> thought I read "why they AREN'T highly regarded or sought after." I now realize
> you were speaking in the past tense, not present. Sorry again Chuck, I agree with
> you.
>
> Marc Boral
Well yeah, riders probably could get rid of the steel post fast enough when the alloy one became available. Jobst Brandt told me that Campagnolo replaced his steel Campy seat post on his Cinelli with an aluminum one when it was new (pretty close to a recall move at the time).
You're still right though, like the three piece hubs (steel barrels and pressed-on aluminum alloy flanges) that were known for the flanges coming loose on the rear hub from torque. Highly sought after today... junk yesterday when the all aluminum hubs came out.
Chuck Schmidt