KeepItSteel Retrobike Rider BoTM Winner Gold Trader Feedback View May 21, 2011 #1 I'm tempted to try out a Joplin but keen to hear opinions on longevity, sealing qualities, weight penalty etc
I'm tempted to try out a Joplin but keen to hear opinions on longevity, sealing qualities, weight penalty etc
R Russell Old School Grand Master May 21, 2011 #2 I use an I950. Love it. If you can stomach the weight penalty, you will be amazed how using one of these transforms your rides. Honestly, Its brilliant. Definitely get the handlebar remote though.
I use an I950. Love it. If you can stomach the weight penalty, you will be amazed how using one of these transforms your rides. Honestly, Its brilliant. Definitely get the handlebar remote though.
KeepItSteel Retrobike Rider BoTM Winner Gold Trader Feedback View May 21, 2011 #3 Yeah, I figured the remote would be much more convenient, although prefer the look of the levered joplin. Fed up of worrying about catching my knackers on the front of my saddle on steep sections, so this might be the way forward for me
Yeah, I figured the remote would be much more convenient, although prefer the look of the levered joplin. Fed up of worrying about catching my knackers on the front of my saddle on steep sections, so this might be the way forward for me
cyfa2809 Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Feedback View May 21, 2011 #4 i only run my seat low so have no problems there i read somewhere about play in them though :?
KeepItSteel Retrobike Rider BoTM Winner Gold Trader Feedback View May 21, 2011 #5 Ive also read about the need for almost constant maintenance on some models, and sideways/aft play in the bearings. I like to ride with my saddle high when covering any kind of high(ish) mileage.
Ive also read about the need for almost constant maintenance on some models, and sideways/aft play in the bearings. I like to ride with my saddle high when covering any kind of high(ish) mileage.