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MTB Reviews > Seatposts > Crank Brothers Joplin
On-the-fly adjustable seatpost with 75mm range. Lever mounts under saddle, aluminum.
reviewed by guest on May 25, 2009
Crank Brothers Joplin Reviews
Description: (from crankbrothers.com)
On-the-fly adjustable seatpost with 75mm range. Lever mounts under saddle, aluminum.
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on September 19, 2010
Pros
So easy with the remote, you can engage, release at any time.
Cons
None noticed so far.
Review
I demoed a Yeti Seven with a Joplin istalled and loved it. There was no question that, if/when I bought a long-travel trailbike,it would come with one. Having bought the Seven, I added the Joplin and can't imagine riding that bike without it. It's so easy that I engage it for short technical features and then whoosh, back to normal. Love it! There is that small bit of play at the nose, but I never notice it while riding.
reviewed by guest on May 25, 2009
Pros
Really useful (much to my surprise)
Looks great
Looks great
Cons
remove connection incompatible with Fizik Gobi saddle
needs regular cleaning
seat clamp a bit finicky
needs regular cleaning
seat clamp a bit finicky
Review
Had mine for a year now, and just got a second one for my backup bike.
I originally bought this for bling value, but now I can't imagine riding without it. I didn't realize how often I wanted to change seat heaight until I had the option of doing so at the flick of a finger. It's not just for steep downhills, but also ducking under branches and overpasses, et. Get the remote! It's only $20 more and makes a world of difference. However, check your saddle clearance -- the Fizik Gobui and a few others are too low and interfere with the remote mechanism (Selle Italia Max Flite Gel works fine).
I originally bought this for bling value, but now I can't imagine riding without it. I didn't realize how often I wanted to change seat heaight until I had the option of doing so at the flick of a finger. It's not just for steep downhills, but also ducking under branches and overpasses, et. Get the remote! It's only $20 more and makes a world of difference. However, check your saddle clearance -- the Fizik Gobui and a few others are too low and interfere with the remote mechanism (Selle Italia Max Flite Gel works fine).
on April 30, 2009
Pros
Works flawlessly, great finish.
Cons
Some play at the nose which is normal
Review
Great seatpost which allows the rider the ability to change the seat height at the touch of your finger without the need to stop.
Pros
Heavy duty, works flawlessly, the benifits far exceed the small amount of extra weight.
Cons
Price- I checked at OTE Sports in Fruita= $300
Review
Personally I probably never would have went and bought one of these. However I have recently purchased a used bike that had one already on it and after using it for a while I cant imagine doing any serious riding without one. We all know the importance proper seat height has for different trail conditions and its effect on peddling efficiency, now this can be done in a split second on the fly. No more stopping, dismounting and futzing with a seat post quick release.
I too have a remote lever on the handlebar that makes it just a touch of the thumb to operate. I highly recommend this to any into serious riding and is a must have for anyone racing.
on November 24, 2008
Pros
It's easy to use, looks good..always a item discussed. Friends all want one.
Cons
maybe out of some people's budgets. The seat will rotate a few mm at the nose..and is normal. Heavy..not for weight weenies
Review
This is my second Joplin. First one was the lever version and was stolen along with my Scott Spark. I have the joplin remote on my SC Blur LT2, and wow these are awesome. You come to a steep or technical section that warrants your COG to be lower and back, flip the switch and set down on your saddle, release when you have the desired height. When it's time to climb again, stand, flip the switch and the hydraulics will send it back in a controlled fashion. No you won't take a punch to the jewels. You'll shave so much time off of your rides/races and will blast past others on the trails, lowering their solid seatposts.
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