Define a precipitous descent. We think dropping 2,000 feet of vertical over two miles on loose, rocky, chunky stuff qualifies. That's the Joplin trail. It's the perfect place to use the Crank Brothers Joplin post.

We like to have our seat position high enough that it's ideal... read more

So you bought a Maverick Speedball post, or the Crank Brothers Joplin L. You think a lever remote seems like a good idea. You can convert your post so that the saddle adjusts via a remote. The Crank Brothers Joplin Remote Kit has all the parts you need to make the... read more

Every rider has to choose a seat position that sits somewhere on the continuum of optimum pedaling efficiency and optimum handling efficiency. A higher seat might yield more efficient power transmission, but a lower seat might yield a better weight distribution for jumps, turns, and drops.