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    Obtainium, do they still make springs?

    Anyone know if Obtainium still makes Ti coil springs? The UK distributor hasn't received springs in ages, and can't say when and if they will receive any in the future.

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    I'm Mr. Negative! I Fail! IH8Rice's Avatar
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    just call DSP and be over with it.

    its been over a year since ive had contact with that schmo at Obtanium. he hasnt replied to emails and or phone calls.....DSP has been great though
    Originally Posted by Sandwich
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    Quote Originally Posted by IH8Rice View Post
    just call DSP and be over with it.

    its been over a year since ive had contact with that schmo at Obtanium. he hasnt replied to emails and or phone calls.....DSP has been great though


    He contacted you?
    I have never had the experience of communication with obtanium
    Last edited by klunky; 11-01-2010 at 09:13 AM. Reason: spelling like a 4 year old

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    Quote Originally Posted by klunky View Post
    He contacted you?
    I have never had the experience of communication with obtanium
    i called a year ago and apparently it rings to his cell phone. he didnt answer it like it was a business, just a simple "hello" and springs will be another "2 weeks," but he wasnt exactly sure.followed up with emails and phone calls, but nothing.

    i called DSP and within 1 minute, he told me price and availability.
    Originally Posted by Sandwich
    i schralped bus stop with a rear flat faster than jonkranked does it on his pretty expresso

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    I emailed Obtainium a week or two ago and have yet to hear any reply = I'm not ordering from them.

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    Just talked to the them they have changed business name to Unobtainium

    Lance Armstrong: "you know I am always down for it"

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    Quote Originally Posted by IH8Rice View Post
    just call DSP and be over with it.

    its been over a year since ive had contact with that schmo at Obtanium. he hasnt replied to emails and or phone calls.....DSP has been great though
    Wow, Why would anyone not want to deal with you?


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    Another HUGE thumbs up to Fadi over at DSP.

    been dealin with him for two years now for springs for myself, riding buddies, and customers. GREAT service, excellent availability, and spot on spring rates. Not quite as light as obtainium from what I heard, but who cares....

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    Quote Originally Posted by zdubyadubya View Post
    Not quite as light - but who cares....
    do you realize you are posting on ridemonkey?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pepper Brooks View Post
    Wow, Why would anyone not want to deal with you?

    i guess my order for 3 Ti springs wasnt significant enough.
    Originally Posted by Sandwich
    i schralped bus stop with a rear flat faster than jonkranked does it on his pretty expresso

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    Another vote for Diverse Suspension Products!

    You can even see if the spring is in stock on their web site. Amazing this internet technology stuff!

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    But those DSP Ti springs are heavier than NukeProofs and Obtainiums...

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    Quote Originally Posted by cubebiker View Post
    But those DSP Ti springs are heavier than NukeProofs and Obtainiums...

    How sure are you about the nukeproof?
    Nukeproof springs always seem pretty low quality and weighty to me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cubebiker View Post
    But those DSP Ti springs are heavier than NukeProofs and Obtainiums...
    which is why i wanted a obtanium
    i would have dropped 290(ish) grams over the steel CC counterpart, but still saved 175 with the DSP.
    Originally Posted by Sandwich
    i schralped bus stop with a rear flat faster than jonkranked does it on his pretty expresso

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    But you should know that Obtainium springs have the magic to shave a extra 5 to 6g off their actual weight,so you end up with a even ligther Obtainium spring

    Now try that with a Nukeproof & DSP
    Last edited by Trekrules; 11-01-2010 at 12:36 PM.

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