That's because it's superb gear and will last a lifetime Add to this, if you look after Thomson gear it holds it's value very well (if you ever decide to sell).
Oh i don't disagree with you at all, Thomson is good AND bloody expensive, I just think Nukeproof suits being on certain bikes a little more, i have a Thomson seatpost and stem at present, and i won't be changing it for Nukeproof, but on my AM bike if i had to choose a full finishing kit it would be Nukeproof.
Thomson don't do headsets or bars or saddles, were Nukeproof do everything, i hate mix and matching parts.I have some Raceface Atlas bars on at present, which will definatly be coming of and replaced with Nukeproof.
i have just ordered off ebay a hope skewer set including seatpost clamp all in black and am thinking of buying a thomson post and stem later in the week
also i have ordered a nice set of wellgo mg1 magnesium pedals in black which should be mega lightweight
well here it is..
gone for thomson seatpost,stem and top cap along with halo skewers and seatclamp.
just need to sort out the naff disc brakes and a few gear upgrades..
Bit late perhaps, but did you consider KCNC ? I shaved roughly 2lbs off my Copperhead by replacing seat post, stem, handlebar, spacers and various other small bits and pieces with KCNC parts.