MAGURA Wireless DROPPER INSTALL RIDE & CONCLUSION(well, sort of)

We went to some trails and installed our new Magura Vyron MDS V3 Wireless Dropper the Ergon SM Sport Gel Woman's Seat and Wolfman gives us some feedback well sort of
0:00 Opener/Scared Wolfman
0:39 Intro
0:54 On This Episode
3:47 The Air Pressure
4:27 The Seat
4:54 Wolfman's Shorts
6:01 Install
9:30 Who's Job Is What?
10:39 ‪@thebikechick80‬ and ‪@thatbikedude82‬ Shoutout
11:27 On and Off The Bike
13:39 The Diva Checks Himself Out
14:05 On The Trails
14:55 Talking Droppers
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3-31-24

[@koyapol]

when i had my first dropper it changed my life. i can never see myself riding a bike without one.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Some people feel that way. I just don't get that feeling, but I'm sure I will enjoy the occasional times that I use a dropper.

[@Bengy22]

Now Wolfman needs a wireless derailleur to complete the electric mtb!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤔🤔😆

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

I'd love to see the arguments that ensue setting the cadence on that!

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

I'm with you, Wolf, on just about everything. You can switch how the things are ordered on your bars if you don't like the current setup. Just fit the controller between the grip & the brake to bring it closer to your thumb, instead of the other way around. (I have a throttle betwwen my grip & brake on 1 side & a bell between the grip & brake on the other side.) Great seeing you spread the e-bike love. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't still be riding, if not for e-bikes.

[@slothsquatch5023]

Have to get Wolfman some of the helicopter tape/3M frame protector tape for that he relaxes a bit more about his bike. The Tick is a Diva, acting like a chef that refuses to provide salt and pepper because his food is perfect when it needs seasoning. There's something about watching Wolfman slow rolling through mountain bike trails that brings a smile to my face.

[@bsrhoad]

I got my first dropper post in 2013. It changed the way i ride. Up to that point, with a quick release, i would only drop the seat when i knew a long down hill stretch was ahead. With a dropper, i continuously raise and lower the seat as i ride. A game changer for me, right up there with air shocks and forks, hydraulic disk breaks, and 1x drive trains.

[@danboyes7477]

Wolfmans got all the gear, so stoked for you man and also secretly jealous 🍻👍😎

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

It is nice. Thanks Dan👍🏼

[@thebikechick80]

The Tick is a Diva, but we love it!!! Love my Dropper, it’s a SHOWSTOPPER!!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣SHOWSTOPPER!!! And please, I am not the DIVA, well atleast on this episode!! 😆

[@thatbikedude82]

Best Saddle in the game!!! I use that on my bikes! Appreciate the shoutout lol, and yes that was some Bike Chick stuff lol

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Totally lol, and I have got nothing on the Bike Chick!🤣🤣🤣

[@jeremygoodrich6804]

I watch this because you two are the best. The bike knowledge is a plus.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Haha. I feel like you get us😆

[@mtbboy1993]

15:32 I agree with everything Wolfman said. The dropper is nice on gnarly stuff, but not nervelessly super gnarly stuff, getting over an obstacle or up a half meter drop, it's handy and of course jumps, pump track, and berms, sharp turns, steep terrain. I ride stuff that is somewhere between 45 deg to 80deg steep rock rollers, so if you try with saddle up you are crazy. Some might think I'm crazy just for riding that stuff. I rarely drop it down a tad, I usually have it at the top and slam it down when I need to ride steeps and gnar, end rough terrain. The dropper seems to be way too slow. If you want a super fast one, and a nice clunk to let you know it's at the top, and super light lever action, I recommend BikeYoke Revive 2.0, But it's not cheap. But I got the 213mm travel version, which is max my bike can do. If you don't mind less travel and heavier lever action, Bike Yoke Divine 185mm is nice. I've also tried it.

[@abuckcat]

I agree with wolfman he doesn't ride aggressive enough to need a dropper, now Tick is a whole another story

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

💯

[@paulreilly3851]

Love to see you guys riding together.Keep up the cool content.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks 🙏 We are looking forward to this season!👍🏼

[@khodges3333]

You will find that it sometimes helps in climbing to lower the seat a small amount also. It takes some time to learn the timing and spots on the trail that best fit for using it. For example when you rode off the rock/wood feature the rear of the bike kicked up and the seat almost hit you in the a$$ which could cause an incident.With the dropper down this would have been a non issue.As always another entertaining video, keep up the good work.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I don't disagree. Thanks Kevin👍🏼

[@khodges3333]

The best part is if you decide after a while it's not for you, it will be super easy to swap back.

[@stevet2711]

I think the Tick was way more excited about the dropper than Wolfman from the start LOL!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

The Tick is obsessed with droppers for sure. 🤣👍🏼

[@jakebrooks2100]

Watching from my tent ⛺️ can't wait to ride in the morning!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Awesome! Well happy camping and be sire and have some campfire coffee for the Tick! 😜

[@jakebrooks2100]

@WOLFTICKVIDEOS yes sir! Thanks for the vids! Happy to see yall riding together ❤️

[@armandocardenas6094]

I love watching this two.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

We are glad that you are enjoying the episodes.🙏

[@BerserkerNick]

I'm running the same seat on my Rail, perfect big guy saddle

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I'm liking it so far.

[@LebronPhoto1]

I’m with Wolfman on the necessity of the dropper. That said, on extreme downhills where you need to shift your body weight back, lowering the seat helps. I also like how easy it makes it to get on and off the bike when my legs are rubber from riding too hard.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Yep. We are on the same page👍🏼

[@pentiuman]

Please let the Diva, be the Diva!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

It's fun to watch but not to deal with. 🤣

[@mtbboy1993]

7:10 I recommend to mark the position with a 5B pencil, it's stealth from a distance, but stays on well, even after washing the bike, and is not permanent, but easy to see up close. I prefer this over what some pros do with permanent marker.

[@sim_dude]

cool addition, nice vid

[@mtbboy1993]

12:01 With my bad back this actually makes a massive difference, if my back is misaligned and it hurts to move like this, not having to do this helps. But this rarely happen, but if I'm bad I don't ride, but if I'm already out on a ride, it's handy.

[@jaimedaniel1566]

The dropper makes mtb's way safer. Having the ability to plant your feet, scoot back, and lean the bike while standing makes the dropper a huge improvement to taller top bar framed bikes and any bike w 27.5 or 29's.

[@mtbboy1993]

12:52 I agree, the lever has to be further in. But sometimes there is no right way, sometimes a remote has to be where the brakes are, which makes fit impossible. But instead of arguing you should test things out. But yes, if possible moving the ebike remote to the right side might work. But I don't know.

[@jaimedaniel1566]

Put a kickstand, chaingaurd, banana seat and basket and maybe Wolfman will approve 😂

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

All but the basket, and I'm in.😜

[@ryanmaceachern2983]

Come on wolf man u no dam well the dropper is life changing lol

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣

[@georgekrpan3181]

I'd like to see a dropper post with two levers, an up lever and a down lever. A click on the up lever would let the seat go up 5mm and a long push would let the seat go all the way up. A click on the down lever would let the seat go down 5mm and a long push would let the seat go all the way down.

[@chrisrice4006]

To anyone interested. The Kent trouvaille is now $190. At Walmart. Just snagged one.

[@haroldochiquito]

Check that the seatpost collar ia not overly tight. It could be the reason the dropper coming up a little slow. Check without the collar undone and aee if there's any difference

[@impaledface7694]

I always thought the dropper would be best for steep descents or jumps, and since wolfman isn't doing that right now it's just not as necessary. I am old school and just get off the back of the seat or lower the seat at the top of big hills.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Pretty much.👍🏼

[@mtbboy1993]

5:06 These look like chamois boxers. So meant to wear underneath. If they are actually meant to be ridden without, they are weirdly short. I wear Poc Chamois boxer, fit is like a regular boxer, but has a chamois in it. I wait and buy them on sale, as shops keep better stock of these it seems, so get them on sale. I recommend to avoid Chamois and shorts combo, sometimes one won't fit. So always buy separately.

[@keosoutdooradventures]

I only use the dropper going down hill on some sketchy area and hard leans. Dont use it to get on or off at all

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Makes sense to me. The few times I've used it so far, it's been nice to have. Not life changing but nice. This mid-drive ebike is life changing.

[@NonLegitNation2]

I actually got a women's Brooks leather B17S saddle. I went with the women's saddle because I have wider sit bones and the women's saddle is like 10mm wider and also because honestly the men's B17 saddle just looks big and clunky and kind of ugly and wouldn't look right on a mountain bike. This B17S looks awesome and is pretty comfy although I'm still breaking it in so it hasn't molded to my but shape yet, lol. On another note are you guys going to do a viewer's rides any time soon. I'm officially done with upgrading and changing parts for a good color scheme on my GT Aggressor Pro and I'd love to see what you guys think of it.

[@pentiuman]

I predict: A remote control for the wireless Dropper - well needed - so one can drop their seat, without having to get up from their seat?

[@That_Stealth_Guy]

😪 I am still sad that I don't have the Magura MDS on my bike... yet! Until then I will just have to suffer with internal cable routed one.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Did you check for it using our links?

[@That_Stealth_Guy]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Thanks, I didn't see it in there until you sent the message. I've had bad experiences with that retailer in the past, but will reassess ordering from them since it worked for you guys.

[@clestoncoxii7506]

I think I just watched the mountain bike version of Orange County Choppers.

[@Reggie-Dynamite]

BLue mountain!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Yep.

[@brandihodges9548]

😅 yes Wolfman, its easier to swing the leg over with the saddle down. Tick, lever placement is a personal rider preference, step back buddy!! Where did y'all ride?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

We rode at a newer place called Blue Mountain.

[@mtbboy1993]

10:40 The saddle is way too far back, it might bend the rails. Especially if chromoly rails. Don't go more than 1cm to the back.

[@chrisrice4006]

I really enjoy your videos. Awesome job on all the reviews. Do you guys have an email for the public? I'd love to show you some pictures of a bike that I built from scrap metal. If you're interested.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

We have a public email. [e-mail] Thanks for the kind words. 🙏👍🏼

[@chrisrice4006]

I just sent a picture. I call it The Misfit. I got all the components from the "take off" bin at the bike shop. Usually you can get those items pretty cheap. Items removed from other people's upgrades. Thanks again for such awesome content

[@lpzfam1]

Wolfman need to learn how to get out of the saddle before he gets hurt.

[@paulreilly3851]

Can we have one video without the Diva!!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Unfortunately, not. The diva is just too entertaining.😜

[@kenwayco3621]

I'm with wolfman, I think the dropper is not necessary but it convenient. A good, fit, strong rider can do most just by lowering few inches of the optimal seatpost height for climbing and have space for maneuvering for descents. Too bad I'm fat, heavy and unskilled, that why 5 out of 7 of may bike have dropper post 😅😅😅

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Absolutely.

[@impaledface7694]

lmao

[@athenafelix9752]

☀️ *Promo SM*

[@gaddobronx6740]

Wolfman you arejust old-school and is stubborn as hell. You have trouble admiting the benifits of a dropper post and the significant advantage over a bike with a ridged post. Wolfman...getting on and off a bike is alot easier (especially for you because your not as flexible) since you can drop the seat down and then raise it to pedal height. Also I know you aren't gonna go on anything too rowdy but even on small drops or ruffer sections, having the seat low and out of the way gives more control and less of a chance for your seat to bang your butt. A dropper for any trail ride is Night and day. However if you are just cruising on a gravel road or smooth bike path...then No a dropper isn't necessary. Once you go off road, then a dropper is beneficial. You just have to stop being stubborn and accept the fact that a dropper is alot better in so many ways. Honestly i think you just have more of an issue admitting that Jeremiah is right.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

A lot of people that don't know me feel the same as you, but I don't have a problem admitting when I'm wrong. This is not one of those situations, though. Make sure you listen to the truck portion again. I share my feelings about droppers and my experience with this dropper. I will revisit this topic soon, either in a podcast or while we are in the truck. I'm not saying that I'm not stubborn, but I definitely don't have a problem with changing my opinion on things. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it when people participate in our silly arguments and opinions.👍🏼

[@gaddobronx6740]

Wolfman...don't get me wrong. You're awesome. I love your personality of no BS and sticking to your opinion. You are correct of course it's not necessary. An air fork and rear shock isn't necessary, but it does benifit when it comes to mount biking. Just like you said having to adjust the seat give you that extra clearance...that's the beauty of the dropper. Clearance...and it did help when biking. Sorry I hope I didn't offend you by calling you stubborn because I'm the same way. Love you guys. Last point tho...the more you ride with the dropper and get used to the functions and when to drop the post. You will realize that you cannot got back to a ridged seat post. Respect to you Wolf man and Tick.

[@claremontinteriorsmw]

Look here, young tick you stop being horrible to your father 😊

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thank you😉

[@stephendenagy3396]

What a whiner! I will NEVER ride without a dropper again. Obvious advantage on trail. But in town…I lower the seat at intersections making it very safe to stop and start. Also allows different seat heights for different looks for the leg and back. The dropper doesn’t HAVE to be used, but when you need it, really nice. Again, what a whiner!

[@MF50s]

9 minutes in, and I want to smack Wolfman. If you're not happy with the brake position, SAY that and tick can move it for you. He didn't take up space he just added something totally not involved with your brake placement. Lol Loved the episode but ffs Wolfman is stubborn. Geez I'm 54 and 6ft4. Of course dropper posts are good, if you got legs they are better period lol. Needed no but incredibly functional. Electric is a meh thing. High quality droppers meh, they are faster less upkeep but the lower priced units do the job. Get that saddle in the right spot, constantly adjusting as needed to make for the most comfy seating

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

So you want to smack me, but you literally echoed everything I'm saying. Oh yeah, the Tick was told several times how I wanted it and refused🤷‍♂️.

[@MF50s]

You're job to continue being the whiny one. You're doing good.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

​@@MF50sI love that you liked your own comment👍🏼🤣

[@MF50s]

Yepper

[@Tightt88]

You guys need to check out the new Ozark Trail Gravel bike! It’s only 248, and it clearly worth way more than that.

[@Tightt88]

Dropper posts are dumb and unnecessary. Why would anyone spend $500 on this.

[@michaelkoppenhoefer5910]

Do you ride a single speed?