Most of my favourites were already mentioned in some way here, ODI Longneck Soft grips, King cages, and the DHF. I'd include the Thomson seatpost and BMX stem, but they're probably more cult classic than contemporary at this point.
I'd add, and please don't crucify me here, the good ol' Avid BB7. Still made the same as it ever was, and still offering more than enough stopping power for most folk on trail bikes, just don't expect the same level of modulation as modern hydraulics. For a good experience you'll need to pair with compressionless housing and some nice levers like Paul's (another classic, probably more cult than contemp.). FWIW the right choice, even for an MTB, is BB7 road calipers and Paul Canti levers, IYKYK, short pull FTW.
Maybe the Salsa flip lock seat post collar? Probably fallen out of favour along with Thomson rigid posts. Chromag and Wolf Tooth make better options now.
A lot of Hope stuff almost makes the 10yr cut-off before getting updates, and even when new products are available Hope will usually help you keep stuff working long past that timeline.
Lastly, and I can't believe this hasn't been mentioned, the King headset. New sizes but mostly the same product. Who here hasn't tried one and/or lusted after one at some point?
New stuff is cool, but old stuff that still works is cool too.
Nov. 1, 2023, 7:41 a.m. - BadNudes
Most of my favourites were already mentioned in some way here, ODI Longneck Soft grips, King cages, and the DHF. I'd include the Thomson seatpost and BMX stem, but they're probably more cult classic than contemporary at this point. I'd add, and please don't crucify me here, the good ol' Avid BB7. Still made the same as it ever was, and still offering more than enough stopping power for most folk on trail bikes, just don't expect the same level of modulation as modern hydraulics. For a good experience you'll need to pair with compressionless housing and some nice levers like Paul's (another classic, probably more cult than contemp.). FWIW the right choice, even for an MTB, is BB7 road calipers and Paul Canti levers, IYKYK, short pull FTW. Maybe the Salsa flip lock seat post collar? Probably fallen out of favour along with Thomson rigid posts. Chromag and Wolf Tooth make better options now. A lot of Hope stuff almost makes the 10yr cut-off before getting updates, and even when new products are available Hope will usually help you keep stuff working long past that timeline. Lastly, and I can't believe this hasn't been mentioned, the King headset. New sizes but mostly the same product. Who here hasn't tried one and/or lusted after one at some point? New stuff is cool, but old stuff that still works is cool too.