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« on: January 19, 2009, 02:56:55 PM » |
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What do we reckon?  ?? I'm not convinced you know. Is it normal for them to stick and extend slowly ad generally behave craply? |
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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2009, 03:26:05 PM » |
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They struck me as a bit wobbly and flimsy when I fiddled with one in the shop. I have one of those i900 lever posts and I'm a lot more convinced about their strength and build quality than than that of the Joplin. For a big fella like me, that sort of stuff's important  |
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To hell with them fellas!
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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2009, 07:32:25 PM » |
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I have a joplin which was supplied with the Meta 666 09 frameset I bought,lets just say I haven't quite made my mind up yet about whether or not to replace it.I have found that you have to keep on top of it in regards to cleaning as it just sticks,after every ride I clean the post and oil it up.Side to side there is some play which is a little strange at first but you get used to it.
My plan is to run with it for the next few months and decide whether to change it or not.
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dgould
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« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2009, 07:39:24 PM » |
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Not just me then.
I'm thinking thompson seat post and a decent QR
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Jonboy
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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2009, 08:58:40 PM » |
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I'm thinking thompson seat post and a decent QR
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« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2009, 03:25:13 PM » |
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A mate of mine had this post and I found it horrible especialy when you shift your weight about while seated theres a kind of delay between you moving ur weight and the bike responding under neath you
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« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2009, 04:13:08 PM » |
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i like the idea of them, but i'll stick with my thomson until they're a bit more reliable
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« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2009, 05:10:27 PM » |
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No no no... I thought i would wait till they got better after all the bad reports on the joplins but i am using the i900 from steveb and its great.
Feels rock solid.
I am one of those people who moves their seat up and down a lot and what a difference. Both my mates i rode with at the weekend got so fed up with fiddling around when i was already off down the mountain(no real mountains where i live) they are gonna buy one each.
Only used it 5 times but i have no play in the unit to report, but so far so very good.
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« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2009, 05:39:38 PM » |
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I completely agree with jonesy - the i900 is great, it's solid to sit on and smooth in operation!
I've only used it a few times so far but I will be giving it a proper workout this weekend in Wales, so will let you know how it performs.
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« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2009, 06:38:16 PM » |
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I completely agree with jonesy - the i900 is great, it's solid to sit on and smooth in operation!
I've only used it a few times so far but I will be giving it a proper workout this weekend in Wales, so will let you know how it performs.
Ha ha.. hello Nippy, you sped up the process of buying the i900 after seeing your bike.. was gonna wait a while but thought what the hell, sitting at my desk with the 09 saint cranks too !! Dont add anything else to that bike of yours as you are costing me money !!!  |
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« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2009, 06:56:57 PM » |
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LOL!
Good choices - the Saints look so good on the bike! Don't worry it will be staying as it for a good while, I seem to be a bit hard up for cash at the moment for some reason.
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« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2009, 07:31:55 PM » |
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LOL!
Good choices - the Saints look so good on the bike! Don't worry it will be staying as it for a good while, I seem to be a bit hard up for cash at the moment for some reason.
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« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2009, 06:47:08 PM » |
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The other half has the Mavick its predecessor and that wobbles from side to side quite a bit but we both have the remote gravity droppers now and they are great, so far no problems at all. Takes 10 mins of practice when you first get one to get the hang of it but after that its great. Also spent a while playing around with position of remote leaver, mine is under the bar rather than on top so that I can turn the bike upside down without braking it.
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I'm only slow so the guys can stop and admire the views!
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« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2009, 07:47:22 PM » |
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For anyone who is looking for spares for Joplin seatpost,you can buy the complete clamp unit including bolt and spring.I got mine from my LBS for £12.
Haven't made my mind up yet if I will be sticking with the Joplin though.
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« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2009, 08:38:36 PM » |
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Have had the joplin on my bike for a few months. Goit it on ebay from the US for £135 with remote which is a decent saving. You do have to keep an eye on it re lubing it. Have found that car wax on the post is pretty good. There are god instructions in the box for trouble shooting and you can strip it down easily. Good review on Pinkbike. Occaisionally mine jams solid especially if I have had it hung vertically I just ride it for about a hun dred yards and then try again and it pops down fine.
Never had any problem with clamp moving. Have my remote mounted on my brake lever! Easy finger tip access.
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