I've been hanging around here for a week or so, silently, trying to learn as much as I can about the Reo b4 I take the plunge. Honestly it'll be a good while b4 I can purchase one, but I definately see myself adding (at least) one to my very humble mod collection (see sig below). I really love the dependability of a fully mechanical device, add that to the simplicity of a bottomfed dripping rba (die-hard dripper!) and I was sold. There's just a couple things I couldn't find on my own:
1. The catchcup on the mini 2.1, how big is it compared to the Grande? I read the stickie on Reo compatible rba's, but the mini 2.1 is not in the chart. It's supposed to be larger than the 2.0, I was just wondering if I went with a 2.1 what rba's would work with it.
2. Kickability: I know many prefer a SLR coil on mechs, but not me. I like regulation, so I use a kick. I know the metal Reos can be kicked, I just point the ground spring of the kick towards the back of the body and the door keeps it pushed in, making contact? I wouldn't have to tie a wire around the kick spring and run it to the mod spring?
Edit: I just saw the thread on the "Kick-stand", so I'm assuming kicking it has it's issues, but I'm a carpenter and can fashion something like that out of plexiglass or something non-conductive.
3. Finish: Does the finish wear off over time? I was looking at the new silver base pc (very nice!) or black wrinkle w/ copper vein (amongst several others), but I may just go with a raw aluminum tumbled if available since that would probably look the same forever. I only have SS mods, mainly so I wouldn't have to worry about their looks changing in years to come.
4. Warranty? I have heard it boasted the metal Reos come with a lifetime warranty, just curious what that includes. It's a mech, so not that much worry of ever having to use it, but I do love lifetime warranties (that's why my mech tube mod is a Super-T).
Thank you in advance for taking time to answer and I look forward to joining the "family", although like I said it may take me a while. But for now, just know that I'm lurking in the shadows with envy!
-Cjax-
1. The catchcup on the mini 2.1, how big is it compared to the Grande? I read the stickie on Reo compatible rba's, but the mini 2.1 is not in the chart. It's supposed to be larger than the 2.0, I was just wondering if I went with a 2.1 what rba's would work with it.
2. Kickability: I know many prefer a SLR coil on mechs, but not me. I like regulation, so I use a kick. I know the metal Reos can be kicked, I just point the ground spring of the kick towards the back of the body and the door keeps it pushed in, making contact? I wouldn't have to tie a wire around the kick spring and run it to the mod spring?
Edit: I just saw the thread on the "Kick-stand", so I'm assuming kicking it has it's issues, but I'm a carpenter and can fashion something like that out of plexiglass or something non-conductive.
3. Finish: Does the finish wear off over time? I was looking at the new silver base pc (very nice!) or black wrinkle w/ copper vein (amongst several others), but I may just go with a raw aluminum tumbled if available since that would probably look the same forever. I only have SS mods, mainly so I wouldn't have to worry about their looks changing in years to come.
4. Warranty? I have heard it boasted the metal Reos come with a lifetime warranty, just curious what that includes. It's a mech, so not that much worry of ever having to use it, but I do love lifetime warranties (that's why my mech tube mod is a Super-T).
Thank you in advance for taking time to answer and I look forward to joining the "family", although like I said it may take me a while. But for now, just know that I'm lurking in the shadows with envy!
-Cjax-
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