You're talking about the Acura right!? those things are sweet! my grandma loves hers! I totally agree, a truly exceptional grocery getter.

Great, honest review. I really appreciate that you gave the manufacturer a chance to comment on your observations as well. As I understand it, a good portion of the wear is occurring where the post is being forced to move before / without the clamps fully disengaged. If you had an indexed point on the lever, you could ensure proper [full] disengagement before weighting / unweighting the post. There's a bit of figuring out to indexing point, but you could have it indexed to lever throw independent of the barrel adjuster/ cable tension/ free play. Just thinking out loud.

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Hah, I was thinking the exact same thing. Good to see 'em fired up.

not a fan of the baby blue, but the grey and white is just stunning. Good sharp lines are complimented by the sexy CNC bits. All those cavities might trap a bit of muck, but probably worth it for the sheer beauty of all those bits. I'd love to see one in the flesh - if the assembly craftsmanship matches the obvious care and attention in the frame design, it will be a real thing of beauty. x2 on seeing it go from sketches to finished model.

Third image with Feniak, and the B+W of the rock garden are just mind-blowingly good. Incredible photography.