Reality Redesigned: The GAUNTLET Ep8: Thomson to I-Beam Adapter

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jaimejia3 (May 18, 2012 at 13:59)

best possible product out of the bunch

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notu (May 23, 2012 at 8:44)

So far this is the only product I would actually buy.

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nobodyhasthisname (May 23, 2012 at 8:58)

agreed

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tetopluz (May 23, 2012 at 9:13) (Below Threshold) show comment

It already exists and adaptor, www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=79403

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captaingillooley (May 23, 2012 at 9:26)

^^^no, that one looks retarded and just attaches on top of the post. This one is a whole new and separate attachment. This is a great idea

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MtBxKinG (May 23, 2012 at 9:41)

Reality 'Redesigned.' This is the product that could actually sell, in large numbers. But there's nothing 'new' here. I'd rather see a radical, crazy design fall a little short of production, and open designers' eyes to new possibilities and directions.

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StinkyKieran (May 23, 2012 at 9:45)

Plus that is a t-rail to standard twin rails converter, thos is standard seatpost to t-rail converter

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bman33 (May 23, 2012 at 11:34)

Agreed. Great execution. The piece is very clean, not over engineerd. Looks like Thomson could've made it that way.

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DARKSTAR63 (May 23, 2012 at 11:52)

Now we're cookin' with gas.

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callumr321 (May 23, 2012 at 14:01)

I think it should be called "reality refined" bicycles as they are at the moment work absolutely fine, there is no need for radical changes, that is why i think this is the best product so far. However, as some people have pointed out below, it will probably be more cost effective just to but a new saddle or seat post to suit.

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drsouce169 (May 23, 2012 at 14:27)

I would definitely buy this. Love I-beam seats and obviously love thomson posts. Win Win.

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fattrick (May 23, 2012 at 17:13)

Unless they have heads with different seat rail angles, this wont fit all the frames out there.

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EdgeFactor (May 29, 2012 at 8:37)

The "Thomson to I-Beam Adapter" won the Reality Redesigned GRAND prize!!! Check out the unveiling presentation video here:
www.pinkbike.com/news/Reality-Redesigned-TOP-3-WINNERS.html

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bikeracer28 (May 29, 2012 at 18:29)

@tetopluz, i dont even underdstand how that would work. it doesnt seem to make any sense. plus, it doesnt offer any thing better in a seat/post adjustability. it simply converts one to the other. the thompson ibeam adapter, offers a greater amount of adjustability, because you have the maximum fore and aft movement of the seat that you get with an ibeam seat/post, combined with angle adjustability found in a thompson(or traditional) style seat/post. this new product is honestly a great idea, i would definitely save up 60-70smackers to buy it.

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NoobieRider69 (May 30, 2012 at 23:15)

perfect for my bike

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Strankyman (May 23, 2012 at 8:56)

definitely the most viable product I've seen so far..

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t1000 (May 23, 2012 at 9:07)

The other products were far from fine tuned, but at least they tried something. There is no new idea in this one.

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chuk2rs (May 23, 2012 at 10:16)

The best option would be for Thompson to buy the idea and produce it as a complete post

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c25porter (May 23, 2012 at 10:57)

Plus I am sure Thomson could take at least 15g out of the design with relieved or removed areas.

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PhoS (May 23, 2012 at 10:15)

Not sure why anyone would bother with this. The adapter would cost as much as an SDG seatpost which is already as light as a Thompson.

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seraph (May 23, 2012 at 14:10) (Below Threshold) show comment

The SDG post is not as light as a Thomson.

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PhoS (May 23, 2012 at 14:49)

Look it up , I own both. And you'd be adding a +50g adapter anyways.

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seraph (May 23, 2012 at 14:58)

But you'd be subtracting the weight of the railed head assembly. Also the Masterpiece is undoubtedly lighter than the I-Beam post in the same diameter/length.

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PhoS (May 23, 2012 at 15:37)

Thompson is listed at 193g for 330mm SDG micro carbon is listed at 200g for 400mm My point is that the adapter is still irrelevant, not how much money you can waste on a seatpost.

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Yario (May 23, 2012 at 15:26)

a decent take on a simple niche product. Someone pointed this out last time around, and it should probably just be noted that something similar already exists - similar not the same...

www.mtnbikeriders.com/2008/10/01/interbike-2008-sdg-usa-%E2%80%93-patriot-saddle-and-i-beam-adapter-for-thompson-post

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mark1994 (May 23, 2012 at 10:15)

Great idea, and should see itself into production. Great for those who want an I-beam saddle but ride a reverb or similar It may not be the most out there but it is actually functional and fixes an existing problem rather than creating new ones.

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swearmouth (May 23, 2012 at 14:56)

As I said on the original post, an I beam seatpost actually weighs less than a thompson, and is far less expensive as well. This is something that doesn't need to exist.

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klopp (May 23, 2012 at 9:58)

I like how well done the product is, and how there is already a prototype out there. My only issue is the market. If I am dropping the money on a Thompson seat post, you can guarantee I am NOT buying an I-Beam seat. And I know I am not the only one who feels that way.

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sortafast (May 23, 2012 at 10:21)

I need to get into that business consulting thing they keep popping up in all of these. You get to just sit around and tell people what to do with their products. I mean really? Is that really a necessary expense in product development?

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jason745 (May 23, 2012 at 14:24)

It looks like the designer doesn't necessarily need this contest to get his product off of the ground, but it's been a hell of a marketing tool for him. I agree that this is by far the most viable and most complete product in this competition. Get yourself a patent, pronto!

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bubbaburger911 (May 23, 2012 at 12:22)

love the mike schultz shirt, i know him personally and he helped me a lot through me own injury

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EdgeFactor (May 25, 2012 at 8:59)

I am currently working on a project with Mike. I am working on getting funding for it. He is truly an inspiration and I cannot tell you how awesome it is to be working with him. Here is a link to a teaser we are producing for the film: www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Tmzb8ldlfZg

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bubbaburger911 (Jun 26, 2012 at 9:28)

that looks really sick. did you guys work with prosthetic laboratories at all? i know they were helping mike with his prosthetics and they also made my back brace.

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kameraguy (May 23, 2012 at 15:25)

I was hoping something like this would be made, really love my Masterpiece post, but also want to go I-Beam saddle. I hope this will actually be made, pretty sure there are others who would find this of interest.

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taletotell (May 23, 2012 at 12:03)

The producers of ibeam saddles like core should make a universal adapter and include it with every saddle. Eventually the industry would accept it as a new standard

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taletotell (May 23, 2012 at 12:04)

Kore*

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madmon (May 23, 2012 at 12:37)

naw.................i'll stick with my pre-cambrian Chromag seat thanx

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alexmoss (May 23, 2012 at 11:52)

I tried to find one if these the other day for my reverb . get it produced so I can buy one

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fordster272 (May 23, 2012 at 9:19)

Agreed decent idea. Actually a market for this unlike fantasy frames that will never be built

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neimbc (May 23, 2012 at 9:57)

If that seat already exist - then what is it attaching too, if this type of seat post attachment isn't already out there?

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faaz (May 23, 2012 at 11:33)

it is but not a thompson post?

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gizmogunner (May 23, 2012 at 13:31)

i realy hope this go,s into productoin because i want one my i-beam adaptors keep snapping this looks much more beef

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TheStig04 (May 23, 2012 at 20:42)

i watch these just to see mike's comments on the product. i think that he is the most educated and best judge of a product's viability. wait...

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a0metal0edgeaaron (May 23, 2012 at 10:46)

Not trying to be a hater but why is Reality Redesigned still around?
Don't companies pay engineers to think this stuff up?
Just askin.........

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taletotell (May 23, 2012 at 12:00)

Good way to get new talent. A lot of engineering students are watching this and working on their own pieces to break into the market

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fedz (May 23, 2012 at 13:20)

At last !! .... The only product out of the whole lot that would actually work and is a great idea

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zshipowick (May 23, 2012 at 9:05)

I would definitely be buying that today if it were available.

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HTNDave (May 24, 2012 at 7:38)

Thomson have just released a i-beam seatpost..........................not, but who knows Smile

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faaz (May 23, 2012 at 11:32)

Am I missing something? If there was a mass market for thompson ibeams, surely they would have made it already?

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Cackerman Plus (May 23, 2012 at 11:35)

I am surprised something like this does not already exist. Seems to be the most viable product of this series.

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Hondaboy410 (May 23, 2012 at 12:07)

what website do you use to make the 3-d images of the product?

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hcole623 (May 25, 2012 at 13:17)

Since SolidWorks sponsored this challenge, I'd bet it was all done in PhotoView 360, a application in the SolidWorks suite.

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nmtim (May 23, 2012 at 12:22)

What chainguide is on that tracer?

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seraph (May 23, 2012 at 14:11)

I believe it is a custom-made guide.

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SwintOrSlude (May 23, 2012 at 13:48)

Please take my money

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themountain (May 23, 2012 at 14:56)

This thing is still my winner of this contest!!

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krazykxrider (Aug 4, 2012 at 21:36)

go wildcats

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christiaan (Sep 4, 2012 at 1:52)

I need one!

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J-Carmichael (May 23, 2012 at 12:21)

This might not be original but I would definatly buy one!

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k2dan (May 23, 2012 at 12:55)

your right and i would buy one too ,and i wouldnt need to change my thomson

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hamncheez (May 23, 2012 at 11:41)

YES!!!

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Schmitty (May 23, 2012 at 13:17)

I like it!

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kanadianrider5 (May 23, 2012 at 13:38)

I would buy it Smile

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GeorgeOconnor (May 23, 2012 at 14:39)

Im in to give it a go

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Opfor (May 23, 2012 at 13:54)

I'd buy it

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MarysvilleJack (May 23, 2012 at 10:59)

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!

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Reality Redesigned: The GAUNTLET Ep8: Thomson to I-Beam Adapter

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