As the title says, can anyone recommend one. It's for a KS i900 (if that makes any difference). I just can't seem to find anything in stock anywhere, but I'm maybe just being a bit of a numpty on site seraches or something.
Can anyone help out with any recommendations?
Thanks.
I used Lizard Skins covers for inverted forks. Try searching for that. CRC had them in stock.
I'd not bother - you can't see the crud to wipe it off - there's a reason that forks don't have gaters any more...
I used Lizard Skins covers for inverted forks. Try searching for that. CRC had them in stock.
Can't find them in stock...
I'd not bother - you can't see the crud to wipe it off - there's a reason that forks don't have gaters any more...
They keep an incredible amount of crap off the seal and stanchion. The motion of the post is not really comparable to that of a fork, and the cover doesn't fit as snug. Its sufficient to lift it after a wet ride to remove anything that did make it; in dry weather it's not necessary. Very definitely worth it in my experience.
In the mean time could you not use a bit of innertube attached to the seat rails and round the bottom of the seatpost.
That way it is not touching the post to scuff it but would hopefully keep most of the spary from the back wheel off it. You would also leve yourself decent access to clean it after a ride.
I just use a rear mudguard with my reverb.
+1In the mean time could you not use a bit of innertube attached to the seat rails and round the bottom of the seatpost.
Did this as it keeps the crap off and doesn't accumulate dirt in there. Win both ways, and costs around 20p worked perfectly, was advised if using a boot to remove after every ride and clean......
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Did this as it keeps the crap off and doesn't accumulate dirt in there. Win both ways, and costs around 20p worked perfectly, was advised if using a boot to remove after every ride and clean......
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Old innertube and zip ties FTW. Works and looks suitably ghetto.
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http://www.singletrackbikes.co.uk/m11b28s474p1556/LIZARD_SKINS_Invert_Fork_Boots/RS_GB/2940
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/lizard-skins-fork-item30332.html
I use Speed Stuff fork protectors (CRC used to have em) on my Joplin. Ran @ 2Pure used to recommend against using them, but I think thats more due to people using it as an excuse to neglect the dropper.
My Joplin seized solid having filled with water on its first ride. I very nearly sent it back, but as I was on a riding weekend in wales I stripped it (which was a doddle) cleaned and lubed it, and fitted a cover. It's not suffered water or dirt ingress in the last year. Wouldnt use a dropper without one (and GD are happy to fit them).
there's a reason that forks don't have gaters any more...
Fashion? More sales due to components wearing out? Given Fox's reputation for stanchion wear boots would have been a good idea.
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More like this one, not enclosed hence any mud leaves and isn't trapped in the seals, easy clean and stays 99% mud free
Inner tube and zip ties here too. I've found that only zipping the top makes it easier to access and still provides complete coverage.
I like that the choob makes washing the bike a little more carefree.
Ewan - Memberthere's a reason that forks don't have gaters any more...
Most forks now have fit-for-purpose sealing, not something you can really say of many dropper posts.
TBH I don't understand why anyone would buy one of these if they didn't trust it, considering that there's at least 3 options out there that definately don't need to be fannied about with like this. Maybe it makes sense for the very cheap ones but I was talking to a chap at innerleithen the other day who'd bought a brand new Joplin 4, out on the second ride ever, and was talking about how he didn't trust the seals. Whyyyyyyy? Crap like this is what allows manufacturers to keep making shoddy goods that look the part.
I use lizard skins for forks fits the reverb spot on the Velcro fasning crumples fine to its never moved up or slid down
Keep all muck -crap of the seals just take off and clean after use and leave to dry!
Why do I have one, it works and makes my riding more enjoyable, it failed on first use fixed under warranty and has touch wood worked fine for 18 months now.
Use the strip of tube to prevent the build up of crap and for easy cleaning, I clean it like my shock and forks. My old enduro had a mud collecting shock and I used a mud guard on that.
I ran a bit of inner tube over my joplin when I had it.
The top bit was secured with a cable tie and the lower end with a reflector bracket that I used as a cable guide out back, simples.
Haven''t felt the need with my 2012 Reverb though