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mdcrisp
a All Mountain RiderDate Reviewed: January 8, 2013
Strengths: simple design, and one of the best remotes of any dropper on the market.Weaknesses: has just a bit of side to side play, but you will never notice it out on the trail.Bottom Line: This review is for the Joplin 4R which is the newer and revised version of the original Joplin.
I have owned this post for 2 years now, and other than the once a year service the post has required, it has been trouble free. (no mechanical device that takes a lot of abuse and has moving parts is going to last forever without service and maint.) I did have a recent issue with the top seal leaking after just having the post serviced 9 months ago, and crankbrothers stepped up to the bat and fixed it for free minus shipping. Crank Brothers has outstanding customer service. Overall I have been very impressed with the post considering I am hard on parts and I use my dropper a lot on rides. For the amount of money you can pick one up for now days I would not hesitate to get one. However I do have a few suggestions, first make sure that 4 inches of travel is all you need. I am 6ft4 and I recently bought a Lev dropper so that I could have 6 inches of drop in my dropper post. My Joplin 4R is going on my wifes bike. Second I would advise anyone who buys a dropper post to get a remote version. having to reach down below a seat everytime you want to drop your dropper post is just stupid when there is remote versions that allow you to keep your hands on the handle bars.
Favorite Trail: Kennebec Pass
Duration Product Used: 2+ years
Price Paid:
$225.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: KS Lev
Bike Setup: Niner WFO = enough said...
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Michael Jordan
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: August 23, 2012
Strengths: Post does what it's supposed to. It goes upand down quickly and easily. It's a simple proven design that feels solid.Weaknesses: Eventually the internal seals blow.Bottom Line: I bought this used but looking and working like new on Craigslist for a great price over 1 1/2 years ago. It worked great until recently. I talked to customer service and they sent me the new seal FREE. These guys are great. I have yet to install it. I found a new Joplin 4 for an incredible price on pinkbike and for the price of a re-build I have a new post. It is working great. These require regular maintenence (every 3 months or so) if you ride 4 days a week. This takes about 20 minutes to open up post, re-lube the internals, and check and renew air pressure. I would have given it 5 chilis if not for the blowout. I will buy another when this one wears out.
Favorite Trail: Enchanted loop
Duration Product Used: 1.5 years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At: Craigslist
Similar Products Used: Maverick Speedball for 4 years
Bike Setup: 2010 Jamis 650b2 all custom
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