[4130biker]

Does anyone have time on a Joplin 4 post (the 2010 model)? I sent in my old one which started leaking oil, had tons of play and was kind of a pain. They're offering me a repair -or- a Joplin 4 for $139 shipped. Do you guys think it's worth it? I'm skeptical because my other one was a bit of a turd, but I also think maybe they've worked out some of the kinks. They claim it has a better seal and less side to side play, but I'm still not sure.
Thanks!

 

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[dondon]

New 4" Joplin is indeed better. Not just an extra inch but the wobble and sideplay is fixed, and you no longer need to worry about bike/post being left upside down etc.

 

[gonefirefightin]

gravity dropper FTW

 

[4130biker]

New 4" Joplin is indeed better. Not just an extra inch but the wobble and sideplay is fixed, and you no longer need to worry about bike/post being left upside down etc.

Thanks, do you have one? Also, does it still come up if you lift the bike by the seat?

 

[in the trees]

Probably not the right forum, but I'd like more opinions as well. Joplin, KS or GD.

 

[euroford]

i'm on a KS 950 remote and i find it unimprovable. it goes up when you want it up, down when you want it down and doesn't do anything else. great little gadget, can't say enough about it. i like it so much that i even put my treasured bottlerocket under the knife to make one fit, machined out the seattube to 30.9.

 

[in the trees]

Euroford - your BR is a sweet bike!

 

[cableguy]

I ran KS i900 for a year with no problems other than the stupid remote which they redesigned for 2010. Liked it so much that I got a i950 for a different bike. I haven't tried the new Joplin 4, but compared to Joplin 3" model, it is no contest. Never liked the Gravity Dropper either. KS i950 was perfect for a 30-mile XC ride last week, working flawlessly.

 

[EVRAC]

command post?

 

[4130biker]

command post?

My buddy has one, and we were at blackrock this weekend, and the seat was going up on him after he jumped. Looked like a pain in the butt. I know specialized is great with thier warranties, but still.