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Post by ady on Aug 26, 2008 19:50:47 GMT
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Post by pikey on Aug 26, 2008 20:05:37 GMT
That looks pretty good, im after somthing like that myself for my wolf ridge, the only thing that puts me off is the remote, handlebar controll, i know a guy who has the maverick one and he has the remote jobby and he ses hes had to replace it a few times.
I think I would prefer the under seat lever systems where there is lees to go wrong maybe?
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Post by sikora on Aug 26, 2008 20:09:50 GMT
Oh yes! Wonder if its more reliable than the Crank Bros one.
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Post by pikey on Aug 26, 2008 20:30:54 GMT
who knows, heard some good things bout the crank bros 1!
dunno if a specialized seatpost would look out of place on a marin tho?
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Post by sikora on Aug 26, 2008 20:38:29 GMT
I can see these becoming standard equipment on bikes in a couple of years - once the reliability issues have been sorted of course.
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Post by Oggy on Aug 26, 2008 21:21:11 GMT
Looks like a good bit of kit, just need a price on it now  |
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Post by sikora on Aug 27, 2008 6:11:30 GMT
I don't think it'll be far off Crank Bros pricing of the remote seatpost - £170
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Post by ady on Aug 27, 2008 12:32:31 GMT
I've tried the one with a lever under the seat, I found that on certain sections it could ruin the flow by having to take your hand of the bars to adjust the seat, thats why I want the remote version so I can flick the lever and lower the seat as soon as I go down a steeep section and back up again on a sudden incline. I know a guy with a gravity dropper with a lever on the bars and he swears by it.
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Post by sikora on Aug 27, 2008 17:40:56 GMT
Gravity Droppers are pig ugly!
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Post by ady on Aug 27, 2008 18:09:14 GMT
Gravity Droppers are pig ugly! With you on that one  |
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Post by Rob on Aug 27, 2008 18:33:02 GMT
With a pig ugly price to!!!
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Post by sdk2008 on Aug 27, 2008 19:10:51 GMT
The adjustable post is a great idea but for now I’m going to stick with my Thomson seat post until they sort out the reliability. I know a couple of people with the Crank Brothers Joplin who are suffering with dirt and grit in the unit.
The Command post is standard fit on the 2009 Enduro SL Pro and S-Works
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Post by sikora on Aug 27, 2008 20:58:28 GMT
There was a servicing guide in MBR recently for the Joplin. Apparently the seals can be replaced with Fox items, which can extend the period inbetween servicing.
Either way, regular servicing is inevitable. You've just got to be prepared to do it yourself, otherwise it'll cost you alot more than the £150 retail price.
Its a shame really. With the suspension technology so advanced these days you'd think a simple thing like this would be simple to keep working
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Post by martinw on Aug 27, 2008 21:17:07 GMT
Its not for me!
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Post by sikora on Aug 27, 2008 21:35:12 GMT
I reckon you could learn to love one  |
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