Anyone tried the OR8 Alloy Seatposts on ebay?

jonsonneborn · December 16th, 2009, 3:26 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/OR8-ALLOY-SEAT-P...item4cec4550de

As many of you know the 26.4 seat post options are limited for the older Fats. I noticed these 400mm brand new alloy seat posts for $34 incl shipping and wondered if anyone has tried one? What's the quality like? Also no weight is listed; anyone know what they way?

IF52 · December 16th, 2009, 10:17 PM

They're probably just a Kalloy post. I bought a couple in black and in silver from ebikestop for like $20.00 when I scored my Monster. Then I found an Interloc Race Designs so that's what's on my bike now.

DC · December 17th, 2009, 6:18 AM

Or8 =Origin 8
http://www.origin-8.com/product_deta...cl1=SEAT+POSTS

Different head than the normal Kalloy Uno / Uno 3D forged, probably made by them though. Says it has a forged shaft, I wonder if the head is just pressed into the shaft. I have had several(Syncros, Zoom) press fit ones turn when I crashed.
Nice to have another option though.

IF52 · December 17th, 2009, 6:24 PM

I didn't say Kalloy Uno, I just said Kalloy, like this one.

http://www.ebikestop.com/kalloy_264_...t-SPST1205.php

I have 2 in black and 1 in silver.

DC · December 17th, 2009, 6:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IF52

I didn't say Kalloy Uno, I just said Kalloy, like this one.

http://www.ebikestop.com/kalloy_264_...t-SPST1205.php

I have 2 in black and 1 in silver.

Yep saw that on Kalloy's site, the OP one is probably rebranded OR8 and upcharged a bit for some laser etched logos. I like the forged head of the Uno 3D for durability sake http://www.amazon.com/Kalloy-Uno-26-.../dp/B001CJYYVE,
but covet a nice light weight post, think we could pool together and get LH Thomson to make us a batch of layback 26.4s?

IF52 · December 18th, 2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC

think we could pool together and get LH Thomson to make us a batch of layback 26.4s?

I doubt it. I made a half hearted request of them to produce a few more 29.4mm posts in silver and they had no interest. Plus, in my experience group buys tend to be a nightmare of high interest and low commitment.

rick · December 24th, 2009, 7:33 PM

IF52,

I might have an extra silver in 29.4 if you are in need....

rick

December 16th, 2009, 3:26 PM	#1
jonsonneborn Senior Member Join Date: November 17th, 2009 Location: San Rafael, Ca Posts: 317	Anyone tried the OR8 Alloy Seatposts on ebay? http://cgi.ebay.com/OR8-ALLOY-SEAT-P...item4cec4550de As many of you know the 26.4 seat post options are limited for the older Fats. I noticed these 400mm brand new alloy seat posts for $34 incl shipping and wondered if anyone has tried one? What's the quality like? Also no weight is listed; anyone know what they way? __________________ '87 Kicker, '88 Wicked, '89 Team Comp, '89 Wicked, '90 Yo Eddy, '92 Monster, '94 Yo Eddy,'97 Yo Betty, '97 Chris Chance Road Bike '99 Yo Eddy

December 16th, 2009, 10:17 PM	#2
IF52 Senior Member Join Date: October 1st, 2006 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 414	They're probably just a Kalloy post. I bought a couple in black and in silver from ebikestop for like $20.00 when I scored my Monster. Then I found an Interloc Race Designs so that's what's on my bike now. __________________ M.O.M. Keep your mudflaps down

December 17th, 2009, 6:18 AM	#3
DC Senior Member Join Date: March 25th, 2006 Location: Tracerse City Michigan Posts: 302	Or8 =Origin 8 http://www.origin-8.com/product_deta...cl1=SEAT+POSTS Different head than the normal Kalloy Uno / Uno 3D forged, probably made by them though. Says it has a forged shaft, I wonder if the head is just pressed into the shaft. I have had several(Syncros, Zoom) press fit ones turn when I crashed. Nice to have another option though. __________________ Time to clean my Pizootie Gusset

December 17th, 2009, 6:24 PM	#4
IF52 Senior Member Join Date: October 1st, 2006 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 414	I didn't say Kalloy Uno, I just said Kalloy, like this one. http://www.ebikestop.com/kalloy_264_...t-SPST1205.php I have 2 in black and 1 in silver. __________________ M.O.M. Keep your mudflaps down

December 24th, 2009, 7:33 PM	#7
rick Senior Member Join Date: July 16th, 2004 Location: north carolina Posts: 347	thomson IF52, I might have an extra silver in 29.4 if you are in need.... rick

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