I've had a Joplin 4 that's given me 4(?) years of surprisingly trouble-free(ish) service, but it appears to have sharted the bed. What to replace it with? I want something reliable with 5" of drop. A two bolt clamp is vastly preferred.
Options, as I see it:
-Thomson: Pros: Says Thomson on it, light. Cons: 'spensive.
-KS LEV: Pros: cable not moving is sort of cool I guess? Never bothered me on the Joplin. Cons: Doesn't say Thomson on it, collar cable mounting looks like it might mean that the minimum extended height is a little higher? With a 5" drop post I'm going to need it pretty close to slammed.
-Reverb: Pros: none moar blacke color scheme. Cons: hydraulic actuation seems overly complicated, but I guess there's no real reason it shouldn't be solid. Also doesn't say Thomson on it.
I know the Kronolog is a thing, but I'm pretty down on CB in general so I'm not too inclined to give them more money unless there's really compelling reason to do so.
Did I miss anything? Thoughts?
Options, as I see it:
-Thomson: Pros: Says Thomson on it, light. Cons: 'spensive.
-KS LEV: Pros: cable not moving is sort of cool I guess? Never bothered me on the Joplin. Cons: Doesn't say Thomson on it, collar cable mounting looks like it might mean that the minimum extended height is a little higher? With a 5" drop post I'm going to need it pretty close to slammed.
-Reverb: Pros: none moar blacke color scheme. Cons: hydraulic actuation seems overly complicated, but I guess there's no real reason it shouldn't be solid. Also doesn't say Thomson on it.
I know the Kronolog is a thing, but I'm pretty down on CB in general so I'm not too inclined to give them more money unless there's really compelling reason to do so.
Did I miss anything? Thoughts?
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