How to Pick Out a Dropper Post

[@joemiller4946]

Thanks!

[@thesilversender]

OneUp and PNW have adjustable stack height that allows you to get closer to max insertion and then shim the stack down to get the correct height.

[@midnightwolf7417]

This video was a great help. Only one I’ve found that actually shows/ gives you the way to measure everything. Very big help.

[@jgunnink3]

I have had two dropper posts, one a Race Face and one a PNW. I've found the single biggest reason they don't rebound is the cartridge loses air. But to put air in these you have to remove your saddle, which is annoying. I don't know why they are designed like this. Also, on the PNW one there is a sort of wing nut that holds the top of the piston, where the schrader valve is, in place. This loosens frequently and only a needle nose pliers can tighten it. If you don't, you won't be able to attach the shock pump completely enough to give it enough air. I've found they lose enough air after a few months so that you have to pull the seat back up manually. I don't know, maybe I need to buy a more expensive one, but I've heard bad things about their reliability as well.

[@SonnyDarvish]

I got a dropper that's a few mm taller for me (Pro Discover 70 for a gavel bike). It's sitting flush with the seatpost collar, but since it has infinite adjustment, I end up adjusting it mid-flight. It's not the most optimum and fastest ride, but I can't think of riding without a dropper. Even on a gravel bike it'd be the first thing I install.

[@dcv9460]

BIG HELP! Thank you! 😎👍💯

[@RT-hh8rv]

Very good video for riders who consider the maximum ride height as their preferred baseline. For those who require that the post can be lowered to the minimum height the frame allows (freerides, downhillers) and do not do much long uphill pedaling, it gets much simpler. Just measure your maximum seat tube insertion length (on the frame) and that needs to be equal or just slightly more than your full insertion length of the dropper. This will allow the dropper to be inserted all the way down to the collar. Obviously using this dropper selection method you will most likely end up with a dropper with shorter travel (and thus lower maximum ride height) than you might have wanted, but that is the tradeoff. You can always loosen the seat clamp and raise the whole seat post for a long uphill. Of course there are some bikes frames that have long enough seat tube insertion length to allow dropper with long travel satisfying both maximum and minimum ride height. If you are in a business of buying a new bike, make this one of your selection criteria. This method is also useful for ebikes, because you do not have to pedal as hard as on regular bike and so the proper seat height for climbing is not that critical.

[@ninjazzrhythm400]

I got the speed dropper where the lever is under the seat. Works the same and much cheaper!

[@tiagoliveira84]

Here in Brazil we had a Big wall for choice the correct dropper post, yeah! The price. Due to this some people buy the EVa Form and just installed w/o any measurement....

[@pabichpawel]

Great vid. How do you decide the travel length if 2 lengths work for the riding height?

[@XfarglesX]

Actually so helpful

[@CoasterJames]

Awesome video

[@jacquelincornett3433]

What are my options with a Giant proprietary D Fuse seat post?

[@paisfr]

😊❤ Merci Thank you 👍

[@Argcz]

oh god that pun ... kill me now :D

[@techstryker]

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[@johndef5075]

I know newer riders see these as essential but Ive been riding mtb for 33 years and dont feel the need. But I mostly ride xc trails. Only 1 time in last 5 years that I felt I needed one and that was over in 5 seconds.

[@jpgamer6856]

2nd

[@Frank-Leu]

I don't use any dropper post. Sorry guys.😬 I use an suspended seat post from "Post Modern". I ride on my E-bike. This bike isn't design to go off road. It's design for use in the city. NOT for heavy off road use. Only I can ride on an smooth path made from sea shells.

[@dcv9460]

So why did you watch the video? 😂

[@presonusfirepod]

Thank you for apologizing.

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[@mickeyschroeder345]

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