Dropper posts?

[redir]

Just like in this thread I consistantly hear rave reviews about droppers but I also know an expert pro mountain biker that went back to his rigid post claiming he likes the control of getting behind the saddle.

But anyway I'd love to try one but I won't give up my Thudbuster. To me that was just as eye opening as the dropper appears to be to so many others.

[sandyrs]

Originally Posted by echelon_john

Getting a new MTB shortly with cable routing for an external dropper. Any rec's for a 6'6", non-skinny-guy dropper?

I've had great luck with Thomson stuff in general but $450 for a seatpost makes my eyes twitch.

Brand-X seems to get good reviews? Or ?

At 6’5” with lots of post extension I use a fox transfer and it has proven utterly reliable through lots of use.

[mtb_frk]

Any long term reviews or thoughts on your dropper in the last year? I am trying to decide what to buy to put on my tallboy I am building up. I’ve never used one but want to give it a try. I’m kind of interested in the Oneup dropper I think.

[jh_on_the_cape]

Fox dropper. Not reverb

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[Jaybee]

Originally Posted by jh_on_the_cape

Fox dropper. Not reverb

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+1 Fox Transfer. If that’s too pricy for you, then whatever PNW Components model fits your needs. Much happier with my PNW than my Reverb.

Did I say not to get a Reverb?

[nmrt]

get a bikeyoke revive.
imo, more reliable and smoother than a fox transfer.

[45K10]

This one works great and is a little cheaper than some of the other options out there.
https://www.backcountry.com/sdg-comp...opper-seatpost

[pcxmbfj]

I found the X-Fusion in 27.2 for around $200. Not as smooth as the Reverb but works.
For continued performance don't lift bike by seatpost that is not fully extended.
Causes weird fluid issues.

[d_douglas]

Originally Posted by echelon_john

Getting a new MTB shortly with cable routing for an external dropper. Any rec's for a 6'6", non-skinny-guy dropper?

I've had great luck with Thomson stuff in general but $450 for a seatpost makes my eyes twitch.

Brand-X seems to get good reviews? Or ?

Hi John

What diameter are you requiring? I think there are few 27.2mm, so might be limited there. As for externally routed systems, I think there are a few to choose from. Fox Transfer seems to be the industry standard for price-performance ratio. I have a specialized command post but am ready to sell - it occasionally doesn’t return to full extension and that is annoying as hell.

I love them, but they make no sense when you spin around in a parking lot vs ride on a steep trail. That’s when they are indispensable...

[Wayne77]

It’s hard to do better than a 9point8 Fall Line dropper. It’s one of the few that are available with a setback clamp. I’ve had a nice KS Lev and RockShox Reverb and I far prefer the 9point8 post I have now.

I don’t know how anyone would enjoy mountain biking more without a dropper than with. To each their own though. Maybe if you’re not going down steep trails. For steep rocky/technical trails I’d go so far as to say that not having one increases risk of a crash quite a bit. You just can’t get your weight back far enough, and you can’t get your legs down quick enough.

One other thing - a good trigger remote is every bit as important as the dropper itself (in my opinion). Some really nice droppers come with crap triggers. Some are decent but place the thumb trigger in less than ideal positions relative to your finger/thumb. I spent an extra $50 for one made by Wolf Tooth components. It’s worth every single penny. Love it.

[spiderman]

But feel a little stupid about not going with the dropper post.
I took it out for the maiden voyage today and have a pretty steep
Fire road descent. I loved the bike, hated the saddle (montrose elite)
And didn’t think once about wishing I had a dropper post...
Maybe I’ll change my tune with more
Single track but I’m guessing I just don’t miss what I don’t know 🤷*♂️