I've had the AXS dropper for exactly a year now and it has been great. This includes lots of winter riding on snow/ice. I found it to perform flawlessly in cold weather which cannot be said about most other droppers. No noticeable battery life degradation from what I have noticed. The lack of wires makes it easier and faster to swap it with a rigid post or just remove it to fit in the car. Recently it developed a few millimeters of squish and I had the opportunity of using the bleed value and that process was super easy and took 5 mins total. My favourite part about it the speed of actuation and release. The mouse click-esque remote's short throw makes it feel like a paddle shift vs clutch (with former being faster overall). Also paired with AXS drivetrain, nothing beats a clean cockpit with just two brake hoses. Let's just not talk about the price though ;) "it's a fitness expense"
@SobanBhatti3 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB I think I jinxed it because after a recent ride I found 4 deep and 2 light gouges on the stanchion. Upon disassembling it I found the gouges lining up with the brass key channels. The rear of the post had the deep gouges while the front of the post had the lighter ones. Somehow the post grinded against those channels. My theory is that the brass keys wore out really fast and caused play which led to this damage. Sending it in for warranty and hoping they will replace the stanchion :( Rigid post till then. I highly recommend staying on top of this post's maintenance intervals which are pretty straight forward. I had just about 200 hours on it too and I ride in a relatively clean environment (Durham)
@SobanBhatti3 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB I will be doing a big Don ride this Saturday. Do give me shout next time you are this way
@sgtkurry2 жыл бұрын
@@SobanBhatti did RS warranty it? Just curious because I have these on all 3 of my bikes.
@SobanBhatti2 жыл бұрын
@@sgtkurry Yes they did. They initially wanted to repair it but since there were no parts they sent a brand new post. The root cause was the top nut backing out and the stanchion sliding on the key channels. Always keep an eye on the nut and make sure it is snug.
@user-rc9ff5gc8i3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you don't think dropper sag is normal. Sram really has some nerve saying 5mm is acceptable (mine was more like 15mm). It was a happy day when I got rid of my Reverb. Also, I watch a ton of bike videos and just realized how many are from LoveMTB. Great work man!
@jack915223 жыл бұрын
Agreed that anything more than 1mm sag is too much. Any sag takes away from the mis - advertised drop rating.
@ThunderStruckMTB3 жыл бұрын
Nice review! I will be looking at this when - and hopefully if, my Magura Vyron v2.0 post dies. I was worried when you showed the vibration noise as that would've been an absolute deal breaker for me. I'm hoping that Magura will update the Vyron as SRAM's asking price is borderline obscene and I can't imagine going back to a cable post... I was at Snowshoe last week and it was awesome!
@slide_drexler3 жыл бұрын
As usual, another awesome in-depth review!
@emma70707 Жыл бұрын
I've really loved having a dropper post on my urban ebike just to make things a bit more convenient. This seems like a great option for folding bikes that have seatpost spacing!
@DaBinChe2 жыл бұрын
You're the most useful/helpful mtb reviewer/diy on YT, much more detail and straight to the point
@2002william8 ай бұрын
It's expensive but can't wait to get this as well as T-type drivetrain to have a clean cockpit look!
@LoveMTB8 ай бұрын
I agree with you on that!
@stepan.furman3 жыл бұрын
This part is the only wireless stuff that I considered using on my enduro bike. But after your video, I'm a bit confused by the noise and seg. Anyway, I don't really think it is worth the money. At least I know a couple of parts of my bike which worth upgrading earlier than the dropper post. But was quite interesting to watch. Your reviews are awesome as usual! Thank you very much.
@jack915223 жыл бұрын
I was really surprised how much I like my axs derailleur. I think the axs dropper is good but I dont think it will surprise me as much. I would get it despite the price but I can't get over the weight and stack height. I also would like it in a 185mm.
@Nosaracasalaplaya Жыл бұрын
Great review .now where do I put a saddle bag .i hate carrying things in my pockets .
@womacko2 жыл бұрын
Clean and detailed review! Thanks. Was able to gain a good overview about this product.
@TCK713 жыл бұрын
This channel is excellent, thank! This equipment is a bit extravagant for my liking.
@sonnduro3 жыл бұрын
match maker can work with your xt brakes. i'm currently using a wolftooth remote with match maker on my XT m8120 because at the time i got them the remote was not available in ispec ev. give it a try
@sonnduro3 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB you don’t need to file the bolt
@sebastiengiovannelli85562 жыл бұрын
I found myself a little way to avoid creaking from the axs reverb head . unscrewed all things in it , a good bunch of grease everywhere , roll inner tube with thin double sided tape on saddle rail , screw back on everything , not a single creaking nor a noisy bolt when screw side bolt
@cambike2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Great video. I am on my third one now!! First one had 2" of sag at top of travel after few months, second was sent for service and they told me it was bent! Second post has had minimal easy use so I am not impressed. Have you or anyone else on here had problems with their AXS seat post or am I unlucky??
@topspot4834 Жыл бұрын
Any issues when you bottom out on jumps hitting your rear wheel? Seth illustrated that happening to him, but he's still using it so I'm guessing it can't be that big a deal. Expensive but I'd use on two bikes, and I like being able to remove and clean without having to reattach the cable everytime.
@Jcool7214 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks! I'm wondering to set it up to my Farley. 440 length is very close to my max range and you said about 6cm stack. Is it so that it's then 500? I'm there within millimeters then in my range :-) I need to be sure about the total length. Edit, I found it from technical spec. With the 150mm travel I can have minimum exposed seatpost length 215.
@miker91847 ай бұрын
Great job hitting all the important aspects of the AXS. Very good job as a reviewer !!!!!
@LoveMTB7 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike, glad to help!
@wangelite52792 жыл бұрын
My 3 months old axs reverb dropper just developed an issue. The dropper get stuck in compress mode. Worse when fully compress. I can hear the servo trying to "open a catch". Eventually it releases the dropper to full height. Im annoyed with this post. Ive been treating it with care and no crashes. Now I have to wait for the bike company to reply on what to do next.
@perun.fitness2 жыл бұрын
By the weight.. now ad to the classic dropper the weight of the actuator and the entire cable and tubing.. what is the weight difference now?
@popolnisch3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Which clamp is it you use for the dropper controller? Is it the SRAM “discret clamp” ? Or do you have a link maybe ? Thanks
@davidherringgo Жыл бұрын
Great review, easy to follow. Thanx
@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@MaQuGo1193 жыл бұрын
The only thing I have to look for, when choosing a dropper, is the inner diameter of the seat post? Recomend me one with good price quality for X Caliber pls 👀
@sonnyfung51353 жыл бұрын
Do you think that the new 2022 Megatower will be out very soon? Just like the new NOMAD & Bronson?
@jim63352 жыл бұрын
also, where did you get the rubber plugs for holes for the cable?
@krisk5819 Жыл бұрын
Hi. I love your movies :) At the seventh minute you show the adapter for the Shimano I Spec EV. However, it is clearly visible that it is the right adapter, for right side. Do you know any adapters for the left side? Company, model, catalog numer? I only found Wolf Tooth but to the right side. I am looking for the left adapter but cannot find it. Regards from Poland
@krisk5819 Жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB OK, Thank You. I'II check it.
@AmeliaWerk29 күн бұрын
Thanks for the interesting content! 😍 I’ve got a question: 🤨 I only have these words 🤔. (behave today finger ski upon boy assault summer exhaust beauty stereo over). I’d be grateful for some help. 🙌
@GokkunGuru3 жыл бұрын
Wireless dropper is so next level. Damn this component is hella expensive next to a suspension fork.
@peterago10822 жыл бұрын
i Just purchased this dropper post, question i have a Park tool repair stand PRS25, can i clamp my seat post, the seat post has a wide 34.9 that goes into the seat tube and it also has the thin part which drops, i dont have much of the wide 34.9 sticking out so is it ok to clamp the thin dropper part in the repair stand.
@peterago10822 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB thanks
@jack915223 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the bikeyoke devine? That is on my shortlist.
@rokbukejlovic2 жыл бұрын
i think they could make only 1 lever for shifter and dropper to save a bit of weight and ''material''
@jiajianhou4268 ай бұрын
does it have any play or sag when riding?
@LoveMTB8 ай бұрын
Mine is solid. For any sag you have the valve at the bottom
@jamble7k3 жыл бұрын
the lever seems quite large, vulnerable in crashes?
@jim63352 жыл бұрын
how much side to side play do you have? I have a little bit of movement on the shaft not the parts that attaches to the seat. For $800, I expect no play.
@jim63352 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB after 1 month, I developed about 1 mm of squish. Venting doesn't help. Do you have any up and down play when fully extended?
@jim63352 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB $200 oneup drop has zero play 😒
@tomcagle53242 жыл бұрын
I've been luv'n my GX AXS shifting on my E-mtb. Precision shifting with a high torque motor. Not a Sram guy, but AXS eagle genius maybe an apt description. Willing to explore the dropper too, holy sh$$, the 💸. Plus, I've had rail clamp problems on my beloved Fox Transfer '21. (I have the updated clamp plate too!). Looks like it's worth the investment. I'm just going to have sell a kidney to afford it!😅. But security concerns. Only positive left about the mechanical dropper is it's harder to steal? Let me know if I'm wrong please...😇
@tomcagle5324 Жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB maybe. On Transfer issue, nah, the saddle rail stills slips in the clamp even with loctite (red)...the t-bolts are a cool idea and allow angular access, but lack sheer strength. Too thin and brittle and snap with minimal torque. So, I just gave up and put my older Transfer '18 on with a traditional clamp. Problem solved! No need now for the AXS dropper. Need a nice cheaper '21 Transfer?😉
@tomcagle5324 Жыл бұрын
On theft vulnerability: controllers $100 to replace not a priority item compared to an $840 dropper and $500 rear mech... at least the mech has the chain that's harder/slower to remove. The highest end item with just a quick clamp bolt....and gone in seconds rather than minutes. Just keep'n it real. One big AXS con besides cost/theft, the main function of a dropper: is to lower CG as much as possible: my Transfer and OneUp V2 dropper have a much lower stack height on the seat tube for sitting lower in the cockpit. So, given the costs and reliability, with lower stack height, and less theft vulnerability, I think I'm ok with my AXS drivetrain and wired dropper. Just not an optimal option for me, otherwise still genius for those with 💸💸💸 to spend. 😇
@ArturPereiraMTB2 жыл бұрын
You make great content. I commend you for that. Thanks.
@devinrobinson59992 жыл бұрын
Anyone got a link to a service video for the Reverb AXS dropper?
@GokkunGuru3 жыл бұрын
What beautiful saddle is that? Make and model pls
@dariuszwalczyk45213 жыл бұрын
Looks like Nukeproof Vector. :-)
@xaccix3 жыл бұрын
So much Information... sooo great!
@georgeforeman89 Жыл бұрын
Do you know if the remote comes with it in the box?
@georgeforeman89 Жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB is the remote included with the dropper post?
@edvilleangol3279 Жыл бұрын
Awe wow. That's amazing 👏
@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын
Thanks🤘
@edvilleangol3279 Жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@edvilleangol3279 Жыл бұрын
Does it work with the phone app as well?
@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын
@@edvilleangol3279 Definitely just like all AXS components
@sebastianjost3 жыл бұрын
How is the delay between pressing the button and the post actually moving? I've heard that it's noticably slower than a mechanical post.
@normanmommu13 жыл бұрын
I have Reverb AXS, and it is faster, seriously. Just the whole experience for me personally has been just awesome in every aspect, I will probably never return to a cable actuated post ever again. I see it superior in almost every aspect (performance, ease of use, ease of installation, longetivity, service and service intervals, the list goes on).
@jack915223 жыл бұрын
@@normanmommu1 the axs derailleur has been an amazing experience, i will not go back to a cable. Im waiting for them to increase drop range, lower stack height, and reduce the weight to be more inline with other really smooth droppers. Till then the cable will have to do.
@topspot4834 Жыл бұрын
@@jack91522same, it's due for a refresh, like you said, sag and stack height needs improvement ... I'd also like to see them put the battery in a different spot. If your have a smaller frame with 29" wheels you can knock it of when compressing ... For $861 I want perfection.
@tinshield2 жыл бұрын
I want one that goes down automatically as well.
@tomcagle53242 жыл бұрын
BTW Nice practical review! THX🍻
@epicgamertiki3 жыл бұрын
Mine sucks. Just bought and it is full of problems/malfunctions.
@JogBird3 жыл бұрын
that seatpost cost about as much as my first car
@johnwilkes91422 жыл бұрын
A song about your first car: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXfaYYKsgKt-ntk
@Nosaracasalaplaya Жыл бұрын
It cost more than 65 Chevy 2 . $500.haha
@viniciovieirajr.3 жыл бұрын
I would very much like to have one of these. But brother, here in Brazil, one of those, just for the rich...
@kolomoetsan3 жыл бұрын
Какая цена?
@kolomoetsan3 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB, ничего себе! Дорого!
@Perception_3 жыл бұрын
If it is possible to easily rebuild it so it will function like a normal wired option, that would be a great feature because you never know when these electronics may fail on you. Personally I'm all for fail safing things, and it shouldn't be all that hard to make it possible to attach a wire at the bottom of this. That being said I have no need for anything electronic for a bicycle, because you will be pretty much be screwed when those fail. Mechanical things you can fix. I also like the feel of mechanical things a lot better.
@topspot4834 Жыл бұрын
You would carry and install a cable mid ride instead of just recharging when you get home? If so, you're in the extreme minority, and anyone who would drop $861 on a seatpost, would either have or buy a wired one if needed.
@cularu13 жыл бұрын
heavy AF!
@863092 жыл бұрын
Still too heavy and the next one should go up and down by itself at the push of the button.
@DIYManiacJohnP Жыл бұрын
The reverb has to be the worse dropper ever made. I have no understanding why bike manufacturers continue to put it on their bikes. Best place for the reverb is the trash bin. OneUp and PNW are the best
@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын
Probably not talking about the Reverb AXS though...
@DIYManiacJohnP Жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB same poor design, just wireless
@marekzmazur20773 жыл бұрын
I think it's more as a spare battery holder 😂
@michiganstate1492 жыл бұрын
You aren't kidding. The only reason I'm considering one of these is to have a spare right there on the bike for the mech.
@noureddineelaroussi7680 Жыл бұрын
Pay $800 now and you'll see it for $120 2 years later! Never buy new technology unless you're one of those addicts, cable works just as good if not better!
@Coldsteel83 Жыл бұрын
I believe this has already been around for 3+ years. Cost has pretty much stayed the same unless you buy a used one.