BM Epic
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Nice seat post Wes, now to take it around our local for some techy test riding!
Adjustable Seat Posts
- Thread starter outtacontrol
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Can do most sat/sun morning are good just let me know.
Dirt Devil
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MTBR atricle on the new KS Lev post from Interbike.
http://interbike.mtbr.com/ks-lev-adjustable-seatpost
http://interbike.mtbr.com/ks-lev-adjustable-seatpost
Love it 3 rides in.
BM Epic
Eats Squid
I will probably be out on saturday morning with shovel and shears, i'm heading out about 9am, will probably see you down there mate, also thinking of just plain riding on sunday morning, i just need to do some tidying up on saturday morning!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ks-i900r-suspension-seat-post-with-remote-lever/
anyone know where else to buy the KS ?
Wiggle appear to be out of stock
considering only a $50 saving I don't know if I want to try this
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/R7POAN0MS/title/route-7-adjustable-mtb-seatpost
anyone know where else to buy the KS ?
Wiggle appear to be out of stock
considering only a $50 saving I don't know if I want to try this
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/R7POAN0MS/title/route-7-adjustable-mtb-seatpost
cressa
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I recently picked up an i950 from price point.
i900 here >http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/20...amps/Kind-Shock-I900R-Adjustable-W_Remote.htm
BM Epic
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Not embarrasing at all, no sensible question should be embarrasing, i dont think 95 kg is that bad, i'm hauling 88kg's with no dramas at all,so i think you should be ok!
cressa
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I'm 94 kegs and it's no problem.
I am around the 100kg the giant branded 1 in the reign seem to be handling it.
I just bought one of those cheapo Route7 ones from Torpedo. I figured as a way to test the concept out I'd rather spend fewer $$$ initially then upgrade if necessary, though I realize I may get less use out of it before it bites the dust. That said, I've hear enough stories of Joplins going sloppy after 6 months, I reckon if I can get that far I'll be laughing. I've only tested it up and down the street, but this weekend I'll give it a proper try. Until then, my first impressions are:
1) It seems well-made. The seat clamp is a single bolt thing that is easy yet sturdy. The main body feels like any other seat post, and there doesn't seem to be any play at this stage in the mech.
2) It's a bit stiff going down, taking a bit of effort to first get it moving. I reckon that will become easier over time.
3) It comes up easily enough, without any need to pull on it.
4) There's no play in it yet, though again, this will probably become a factor over time.
5) It's a bit of a pig, but then they all are.
I'll post a follow-up once I've actually used the damn thing.
1) It seems well-made. The seat clamp is a single bolt thing that is easy yet sturdy. The main body feels like any other seat post, and there doesn't seem to be any play at this stage in the mech.
2) It's a bit stiff going down, taking a bit of effort to first get it moving. I reckon that will become easier over time.
3) It comes up easily enough, without any need to pull on it.
4) There's no play in it yet, though again, this will probably become a factor over time.
5) It's a bit of a pig, but then they all are.
I'll post a follow-up once I've actually used the damn thing.
After a rocky start i am really starting to love my Reverb. It's just so freakin handy to be able to drop the saddle at any point in the ride. It's been totally reliable at this point as well. That said i think it is 2012 stock so some of the bugs that have plagued earlier models have been worked out.
Jeffgre_6163
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I have done this with an old inner tube to my Joplin 4 - not sure if it will help with longevity but it cant hurt in keeping the crap off.
retroenduro
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This works very well. People (including my Bro) in the UK have been doing this since adjustable seatposts came out as the conditions there are very muddy, especially during the winter.I have done this with an old inner tube to my Joplin 4 - not sure if it will help with longevity but it cant hurt in keeping the crap off.
I've also had one of these for a couple of months now (got it for $119) and I agree with those points. Still no play what so ever and 3" is fine for me (173cm/5'8"). Its taken me a while to gets used to it (to remember to use it) but now I'm using it on most rides. Today at Stromlo I found it so useful on the steeper/rockier sections. It makes so much difference to be able to get low (attack position) on the fast technical sections - the bike feels so much better. I'd really like a remote lever but there is no way I'd pay the $300+ for the decent models, so it was either no dropper or this - very happy with it so far.
outtacontrol
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Yep, I picked up a Joplin almost new, with a velcro cover on it. Recently it required stripping down (turned out to be only cable related) and it was absolutely spotless inside. No trace of any contamination of any kind.I have done this with an old inner tube to my Joplin 4 - not sure if it will help with longevity but it cant hurt in keeping the crap off.
Got a new bike the other day and I'm going to be fitting up an adjustable post almost straight away. I'm thinking of going for the KS 950 because of the 125mm travel and good rep. Just can't decide weather to go for the lever or bar remote... Probably leaning more toward the lever due to not liking bar clutter and extra cables. Opinions?
Just on a curiosity note. What's the advantage of the hydraulic remote on the reverb? I see a cable as being a much more reliable option, what's so good about having a full hydro line?
Just on a curiosity note. What's the advantage of the hydraulic remote on the reverb? I see a cable as being a much more reliable option, what's so good about having a full hydro line?