Hello from San Diego! - 2013 200 series “Marshmallow”

[PhillipPinot]

If you don't do remote adjusters, King 2.5s are price competitive with BP-51, at least they were when I was shopping. If there is any price difference, it is well worth it for Ben's support and customer service.

Very good point!

 

[bloc]

If you don't do remote adjusters, King 2.5s are price competitive with BP-51, at least they were when I was shopping. If there is any price difference, it is well worth it for Ben's support and customer service.

Plus, with the way the valving works no-adjusters puts more of the valving control in the piston itself, vs forcing really high pressures through the remote hose into the adjuster valve stack. IMO I view this as being more reliable long-term.

Not to mention all the extra piston area, compared to OMEs.

But beyond price, one ding against the Kings is the lead-time. If OP is very patient it's a wash against BP51s but those times have been going up and my understanding is winter is the worst time to order with regard to lead-times.

That said, Charlie is totally correct. Ben is fantastic to work with, and selling an amazing product.