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Singletrack Angel · 04-30-2008, 07:07 PM

I might be getting an adjustable seatpost for Mother's Day (isn't that sweet?). I'm wondering who has tried the Joplin R and if they like it. Thanks!

sdyeti · 04-30-2008, 07:09 PM

pm Mechmann...

i always see him fooling around down there while he rides...now with the joplin at least he has a valid reason.

allison · 04-30-2008, 08:38 PM

Justin has the Joplin, just not the one with the poplock (or whatever they call it?). He loves it. I kinda want one also

If you wind up with one that has some play in it Crank Bro's can help figure it out also.

m0to · 04-30-2008, 10:51 PM

I just got mine yesterday. I was able to demo one at the Dirt Series class and I loved it, so I had to have one!

Sure, its a little heavier but the quick and easy seat height adjustment is great. I've already taken the new one out and its pretty nice.

dutch · 05-01-2008, 12:30 AM

isn't it basically identical to the maverick speedball (i think) seatpost??

if so, that's been around for a while so i'd imagine people might have some experience with those.

Upsidedown1 · 05-01-2008, 07:18 AM

Yup it is exactly like the Maverick....thats because it is.They bought the rights to the seatpost. However as with any product from Crank Bros. they increased the quality of the product. I rode one for awhile. It was great for all around riding and superD. I got rid of it because I race XC and became a weight weinie.

DeeZee · 05-01-2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Upsidedown1

Yup it is exactly like the Maverick....thats because it is.They bought the rights to the seatpost. However as with any product from Crank Bros. they up'd the quality of the product. I rode one for awhile. It was great for all around riding and superD. I got rid of it because I race XC and became a weight weinie.

"However as with any product from Crank Bros. they up'd the quality of the product"

CB makes nice looking light parts but high quality

freekengo · 05-01-2008, 08:08 AM

I had the Maverick version of the post, but after blowing 3 of them up within 4 months, the lbs swiched it out for the gravity dropper under store warranty. The GD seems a little crude in operation, but I haven't had a problem with it so far.

jonathan_sykes81 · 05-01-2008, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeZee

"However as with any product from Crank Bros. they up'd the quality of the product"

CB makes nice looking light parts but high quality

I agree, I no longer trust CB pedals so I might have a hard time trusting their other products. But they do look cool.

denmother · 05-01-2008, 08:15 AM

Roger and I both use Gravity Droppers (with the handlebar lever). We have had them for 4 years and love them. I recently upgraded my 4" model for the new one that has both a 1" and 3" drop. I LOVE IT!!!!!

Cableguy · 05-01-2008, 01:18 PM

I have had it for about 3 weeks now. No problems so far. 3 inches is perfect for me, although if you have long legs, you might need a longer travel model.

Happy_Gilmore · 05-01-2008, 08:49 PM

Been running a Maverick R for about a year, not one problem to speak of, very happy with its performance.

dstepper · 05-01-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cableguy

3 inches is perfect for me

That's nothin' to brag about....

JOx2 · 05-01-2008, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdyeti

pm Mechmann...

i always see him fooling around down there while he rides...now with the joplin at least he has a valid reason.

oic, i was riding behind him one time and...... anyway, so it was the joplin then.

Singletrack Angel · 05-01-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cableguy

3 inches is perfect for me

That's signature material for sure...

mrbisoy · 05-04-2008, 10:08 PM

Here's an added incentive to get the Joplin. The Joplin R is available at REI for $219 (http://www.rei.com/product/768251?vc...HP_CYCLING_TOC) and combined with the current 20% off coupon (ANNV20) for members it comes down to ~$175

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Happy Mother's Day!

04-30-2008, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
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04-30-2008, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
sdyeti Spinning my wheels	pm Mechmann... i always see him fooling around down there while he rides...now with the joplin at least he has a valid reason. __________________ My Blog: Two Wheel Love THE PATH-Love the Bike You Ride

04-30-2008, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
allison Gone ridin'	Justin has the Joplin, just not the one with the poplock (or whatever they call it?). He loves it. I kinda want one also If you wind up with one that has some play in it Crank Bro's can help figure it out also. __________________

04-30-2008, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
m0to Stunt Muppet	I just got mine yesterday. I was able to demo one at the Dirt Series class and I loved it, so I had to have one! Sure, its a little heavier but the quick and easy seat height adjustment is great. I've already taken the new one out and its pretty nice. __________________ Who needs Clif Bars when the bugs are free?! m0to's blog - Bikes, and Bikes with Motors! No more SRAM for me!

05-01-2008, 07:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Upsidedown1 Peddler	Yup it is exactly like the Maverick....thats because it is.They bought the rights to the seatpost. However as with any product from Crank Bros. they increased the quality of the product. I rode one for awhile. It was great for all around riding and superD. I got rid of it because I race XC and became a weight weinie. __________________ Know ye not that they which ride in a race ride all, but one receiveth the prize? So ride, that ye may obtain. [1 Cor.9:24] Paraphrased of course.

05-01-2008, 12:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
dutch STR Veteran	isn't it basically identical to the maverick speedball (i think) seatpost?? if so, that's been around for a while so i'd imagine people might have some experience with those.

05-01-2008, 08:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
freekengo	I had the Maverick version of the post, but after blowing 3 of them up within 4 months, the lbs swiched it out for the gravity dropper under store warranty. The GD seems a little crude in operation, but I haven't had a problem with it so far.

05-01-2008, 08:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
denmother	Roger and I both use Gravity Droppers (with the handlebar lever). We have had them for 4 years and love them. I recently upgraded my 4" model for the new one that has both a 1" and 3" drop. I LOVE IT!!!!! __________________ My Blog/My Sponsorhouse profile ~Weekends are like recess for adults so play hard until the bell rings Gene Hamilton: Happy, friendly people that may not be the best athletes are more fun than arrogant "experts".

05-01-2008, 01:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cableguy Member	I have had it for about 3 weeks now. No problems so far. 3 inches is perfect for me, although if you have long legs, you might need a longer travel model.

05-01-2008, 08:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
Happy_Gilmore Faith Driven	Been running a Maverick R for about a year, not one problem to speak of, very happy with its performance.

05-04-2008, 10:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
mrbisoy Junior Member	Here's an added incentive to get the Joplin. The Joplin R is available at REI for $219 (http://www.rei.com/product/768251?vc...HP_CYCLING_TOC) and combined with the current 20% off coupon (ANNV20) for members it comes down to ~$175 . Happy Mother's Day!

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