It’s a pity, because using a dropper seatpost enhances your riding. Actually, it does more than enhance, it noticeably changes the way you ride. A dropper seatpost, used properly, gives you more confidence, more manoeuvrability, more control, more traction and, obviously, more speed.
Can you put a dropper post on any bike?
Dropper seatposts, or popularly referred to just as dropper posts, are one of the best upgrades you can make to any mountain bike. With a remote actuation that mounts on the handlebars, these seatposts allow riders to change the height of their seat without getting off their bike.
What is the most reliable dropper post?
Best dropper posts
- PNW Rainier Gen 3. The most adjustable, user friendly, super-smooth dropper post we’ve used at a superb price.
- RockShox Reverb AXS. The future is now.
- Magura Vyron eLECT.
- Crankbrothers Highline 3.
- Fox Transfer Factory.
- Brand-X Ascend XL.
- KS LEV.
- RockShox Reverb Stealth.
Is 125mm dropper post enough?
The 125mm is more than enough to get the saddle completely out of the way. I mean if you’re someone with long legs and a 125mm would barely get your saddle below the bar…then yeah…you’ll probably need more drop.
Can you put a dropper post on a hardtail?
definitely yes. a hardtail pedals better, so it is worth having your seat post nice and high to make the most of that.
What’s the point of a dropper seatpost?
The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.
Do all dropper posts need air?
All dropper posts use a spring to extend the seat upwards. In some posts, this air spring is small and held at relatively high pressure (around 200 – 250 psi). When the post is in the dropped position, that air pressure can be up to 3 times higher.
What is the longest dropper post?
BikeYoke Revive 2.0
As far as we are aware, the BikeYoke Revive 2.0 is the longest dropper post on the market with 213mm of travel and a 582mm max length in its biggest size, which is good news for those with long legs.
How long do dropper posts last?
Periodic service of your dropper post
| Manufacturer | Model | Full service* |
|---|---|---|
| Fox | Transfer | Every 125 hours |
| Bike Yoke | Revive | Every 6 months |
| RockShox | Reverb | Every 200 hours |
| KS | Lev | Every 6 months |
Is 150mm dropper enough?
The somewhere-in-the-middle 80-150mm travel posts are probably your best bet. Or are looking to spend a lot of time with your bike airing out over jumps, or dropping into super technical terrain where you just want the saddle completely out of the way? Then longer travel >150mm is probably your bag.
Do you grease a dropper post?
Post-ride service of your dropper post The best thing you can do to prolong the life of your dropper seat post is to keep it clean. To keep the main wiper seal in good working order, it is recommended to apply a small amount of suspension lube to the clean seal to keep it lubricated.
Why you should ride a hardtail?
It will make you smoother – If you don’t learn how to float your bike over roots and rocks, a hardtail will either bounce you off the trail or rattle your teeth out. Also, due to the lack of rear suspension, bunnyhops are quicker, it’s easier to pick up the front wheel, and the bike is generally lighter and nimbler.
What is a dropper seatpost and how does it work?
A dropper seatpost is actuated via the use of either a handlebar located remote or a seatpost lever. The remote, or lever itself will be connected to the dropper post either via a mechanical cable, or via a hydraulic hose.
What are the best dropper posts for my bike?
Extended post lengths are also a bit longer than some of the competition, so fitment could be an issue for some riders and bikes. Beyond that, we were extremely impressed by this post’s performance, especially for the price. The OneUp V2 thoroughly impressed our testers and is among the best dropper posts we’ve tested.
How does a hydraulic dropper post work?
A full hydraulic dropper post uses a sealed hydraulic remote to control the seatpost. The system itself works much in the same way as a hydraulic brake cable, whereby a piston (the lever) pushes fluid through a hose which actuates the dropper at the other end.
What is a dropper post and do I need one?
A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical, and opens up a far wider range of riding (without having to manually move your post up and down when tackling steep trails). We’ve got a wide range of dropper post reviews on BikeRadar and this list represents the best of the best.
