PNW Components Rainier - Best budget dropper post?

In this video, we take a closer look at the PNW Components Rainier dropper post. I've been working on this one for a while, and am super excited to share my experience with the dropper and the company!
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[@TrailFeatures]

PNW has now lowered the price to $199: amzn.to/2OaaREO

[@ManImErnst]

They also produce the Rainier with 150 and 170mm travel now

[@davidclifton7393]

And they sell a textured remote too. Fav orange too. Feel all excited like charlie bucket.

[@scottyzepplinphotography1188]

You mean $200 😊

[@nofrontbrakes]

It’s pretty refreshing given the current climate of companies being defensive about their products that PNW stands behind their product and is willing to make the consumer experience as good as it can be.

[@TrailFeatures]

+No Front Brakes yup, they are really stoked on the products they're making!

[@bananasstuff3344]

The rain is very refreshing too...

[@natestearns9415]

I have a PNW cascade and it’s awesome! had some shipping issues from amazon where I kept receiving the wrong size and I actually had several conversations with Aaron, he got the issue sorted out really fast, he even offered me an upgrade to a bachelor seatpost for my trouble. HUGE fan of PNW components. Great people running that company.

[@TrailFeatures]

That's an awesome story, man!

[@maxk7023]

did you email the company, or does Aaron have a direct email?

[@arod4084]

I agree. Aaron at PNW provides 2nd to none customer service. I also had some issues but was taken care of promptly. This company is growing and like all companies they will run into some issues. It's how does companies treat their customers and address does issues that will set them apart.

[@TrailFeatures]

Can not agree more. I've walked away form companies that made great products because their customer service was terrible. The folks over at PNW are the real deal.

[@JOE-hu9qk]

I love when companies value there customers and try to make products that fit a wider range of people.

[@ansmfella]

Rider designed, solid quality, low price AND 3 year manufacturers warranty!!! Sold! I'll take 3!!!

[@aidansworld8305]

This video helped pursaude my parents to get me one of them. I payed for it with my own money, but my dad helped assemble it. Loved the video tho.

[@bikenapa505]

I have 2 PNW droppers and Love'em! Getting close to 2 years now, with zero problems (... compare that with anyone that owns a reverb, LoL)

[@macabrecreation1067]

reverb is trash. lots of issues

[@bkxc]

Very solid!

[@TrailFeatures]

Indeed! Thanks, Brian!

[@CobraKyle]

Entertaining and thourough! Great review. Never thought I'd spend 8 minutes watching a seat post video, but it was too engaging to walk away!

[@TrailFeatures]

+Cobra Kyle Hahaha! Glad you liked it, man!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Great review Joe. It's awesome to see a company who stands by their stuff!

[@TrailFeatures]

I have been extremely happy working with PNW. Aaron is a really great dude, and it's extremely passionate about the products PNW makes.

[@MTBFlowRider]

Great review! I have always wondered about their stuff and stoked that they stand behind their gear.

[@TrailFeatures]

+MTB FlowRider Thanks, man! Yeah, PNW is ran by a great group of riders!

[@thehardtailhero69]

I purchased this dropper because of this video! Thanks!!

[@scrooge1374]

Short rider here, have one on a hardtail with 27.2 diameter, external routing (bike has no internal routing). Being using it for a year. Love the thing.

[@PaulThePunter]

Joe this was really great! Nice job.

[@TrailFeatures]

Thanks, Paul! I appreciate it!

[@JordanByron]

I'm always listening for the "clunk" of my dropper post to be sure it's all the way up. Of course I probably wouldn't have to worry about that as much if the dropper consistently returned at a reasonable rate. That all being said it's really awesome to see affordable alternatives to the big boys in the market. Thanks for putting this thing through the gauntlet and being 100% transparent about the process. And can we talk about that opening tracking shot ... so good. SO good.

[@TrailFeatures]

+Jordan Byron I actually dont think about it anymore. The dropper is always there when i sit down so I just trust it now. And that tracking shot was pretty awesome!

[@chas60422]

Great review. I also put a PNW Rainer dropper on my 27.5+ hardtail. Its been a solid performer. I also own the Thompson dropper which I love. Other than weight and the return rate is slightly slower on the Rainer vs the Thompson, its a great dropper. No play in side to side or grabbing the seat. Very happy with it. I did upgrade the remote to a Wolf Tooth remote and it works flawlessly.

[@TrailFeatures]

+Charles Kim awesome to hear you liked the video and that you're digging the dropper!

[@themtnbikegeek]

Great review! I had the old style external routed Rainier for over 2 years. It operated flawlessly, without maintenance. I cannot rate PNW Components any higher!

[@TrailFeatures]

I've been hearing a lot of the same story. Either people still have the original dropper they bought from PNW, or they did have an issue but PNW made it right and they've been stoked on the company ever since.

[@B1KER]

NAILED IT!!! Awesome video. My favorite since the Bellingham video that got me watching your channel. Great job Joseph!

[@TrailFeatures]

+B1KER Thanks man! Took a while to get this ine out, but happy with it and PNW!

[@workhorsemtb7075]

I had almost pulled the trigger on a fox transfer 150mm but this review along with a couple of others has convinced me to pick up a pnw 170mm, which is what I need anyway.

[@ChrisCXK]

That was a great review! The footage is gorgeous, as usual.

[@TrailFeatures]

+Chris CXK Thanks, man! Appreciate it!

[@wadepratt9654]

I just got the 170mm rainier dropper n got it all put on and by far the best upgrade iv done so far🤘 p.s possibly the best customer service in the bussiness. Thanks aaron👍

[@BlindstuffMTB]

Amazing review Joe! Looks like a quality product, the price is pretty tempting.

[@TrailFeatures]

It's a really good value for the money. While the Fox Transfer is still my "favorite", it's over $100 more after tax and is only slightly lighter and shorter.

[@rynoman03]

Thanks for reviewing this! I've really been wanting to hear some honest opinions of how this preformed.

[@TrailFeatures]

+Mountain Bike Mischief Glad it was helpful. I really wanted to make sure I was as unbiased as possible.

[@rynoman03]

Trail Features I love the honesty in all of it. We know no product is prefect and all have defects from time to time. I review products myself occasionally for an outdoors website and try to be unbiased as well. It's hard sometimes.

[@ethanh.8460]

I literally just bought one of these through my bike shop and it’s on its way as this video came out

[@TrailFeatures]

+Ethan H. Woot! Great timing. How do you like it so far?

[@ethanh.8460]

Trail Features it’s great, a little hard to assemble with the minimal instructions, but super smooth

[@jakemtb674]

Very good review and amazing product

[@richc2980]

Yes! To answer your question.

[@Fixingeverthingwithaengine567]

That is a good company for owning there product and fixing it.

[@natepalmer5714]

Great video as always Joe, I strive to reach your level of attention to detail and editing skills.

[@TrailFeatures]

Thanks man! Just keep practicing and remember there are people I look at and think, "Man they have it dialed!". Always another level to hit!

[@mizznfizz1]

Great little company! I have their Cascade on my fs 29er and love it. Had an issue where the saddle had a bunch of side to side play and Aaron got back to me right away (literally at 9pm at night I received his email) asking me for my shipping info so he could send a replacement. Replacement came with a return label to turn around and send the original unit to him. Have exchanged other emails and always a pleasure to deal with and talk to. While not the cheapest on the market (think the OneUP is currently) I would rather support someone like this with this kind of customer service vs. a larger company like Fox/RS/etc.

[@TrailFeatures]

That's the biggest reason why I allays recommend their products. 9 out of 10 times you get Aaron (the CEO) responding to your issues, and he always does his best to take care of your issue!

[@willbros1499]

Great review! For what it's worth, I went to Lowe's and bought some stair tape. It's what you see in federal buildings etc. on the end of stairs steps, and it's basically a really durable adhesive backed textured material...like coarse sandpaper. It's basically skateboard tape for a fraction of the cost, and it sticks AND STAYS. I have it on both shifter levers, and my KS Lev dropper lever on both of my bikes. For a few bucks...you get several feet of it, and I think it helps a ton with getting grip. You couldn't use one package of it in a lifetime of bikes!

[@TrailFeatures]

+Willbros Awesome hack! May give that a try! Though, ut looks like PNW may be addressing the lever texture in the near future. 😉

[@bananasstuff3344]

It's quite rainy here too

[@edgardelamora1408]

ima get this myself. Thanks!

[@TwitchyNick]

Excellent video. I’ve yet to invest in a dropper, but highly considering it for this year. I’ll have to research these further.

[@TrailFeatures]

+Twitchy Nick They are a really awesome company. I got to put my hands on a bachelor and its pretty dang nice! Will definitely be looking at getting one for myself!

[@TwitchyNick]

Trail Features Update. I made the jump. Purchased a PNW Bachelor on Friday on sale. It will arrive next week. So excited.

[@Madbusop718]

Thanks for a great and informative video. I've been wanting a dropper post but didn't want to spend a car note buying one. Your video helped to decide on getting this one. I just have one question does this post come with the lever, if not which one do you recommend? Thanks again for a great video and you and your family stay safe.

[@axessdenyd]

This just went on my short list -- specially since it looks like the travel options have gone way up and the price has come way down! Great review.

[@TrailFeatures]

Good to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@AdrianSchwizgebel]

When I bought my first dropper I was quite sure that the travel won’t be that important, so I ended up with a 120mm Syncros. After a few hundred miles the side to side wiggle annoys me a little and the 120mm are a little bit short. I‘m 6‘5“ (195cm) though.

[@th_js]

Nice video, didn't get bored!

[@TrailFeatures]

Woot! Great success!

[@BCpov]

Great review Joseph. It's cool that they stood behind their product and were honest about the defective part. I find many companies just pass the buck these days.

[@TrailFeatures]

Thanks, man. The people over at PNW are awesome. The more I get to know them, the more stoked I am to use their products.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Worth the wait! 🤘 Seriously..... You do an amazing job... I might just consider subscribing 🤔

[@TrailFeatures]

I guess we could let you in... 😉 Thanks, pal!

[@MTBGarage]

I unsubscribed, just so I could subscribe again!

[@hpkiunzy]

Love for the chromag

[@TrailFeatures]

It's so much fun!

[@Gworan]

And here I am with a Brand-X Ascend 150mm drop that I bought 5 months ago and I dare say it's better than the rockshox reverb I had previously. Only cost me the equivalent of 137 USD. And now there's even a 170mm drop version for around 170 usd. I also bought a new reverb for my enduro bike which was literally double the price. and had lots of issues with it. The brand-x one is still working flawlessly. Some say that the PNW Bachelor is the exact same post as the Brand-X Ascend.

[@bikenapa505]

for the lowest cost dropper you could go with PNW "Ridge" , www.pnwcomponents.com/collections/affordable-trail/products/the-ridge-dropper-post . Adding PNW's new "Loam Lever" remote will pimp it (or any dropper) out for sure ... Haven't used the Ridge to be honest, but the Rainier works so damn well, "takes a lick'n and keeps on tick'n" :-)

[@BrianVaughn]

Really nice review.

[@TrailFeatures]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@isaactuscano7470]

Still out of my budget

[@aasmith6117]

Look at the Brand X Ascend. It costed me €110. Had it for a few months now and still works perfectly.

[@billskolnik4908]

Get a job Bernie Sanders.

[@Dima-dc5mf]

@@billskolnik4908 you know there are some countries where you need to work for months to only buy this dropped post, and you would not have any for food. Think about that next time)

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I know this is old but I was looking for budget not $200 for a seat post I don't care what it does.

[@nicocovello8503]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Mate you can get a rigid seat post for $10 if that's what you need.

[@raula.k.achina9803]

Can you make a tutorial video to install this specific dropper

[@juanespinoza8163]

What do u think of the dnm dropper post I’m not trying to was a lot yet I’m just getting into mtb

[@MTBScotland]

I'll be replacing my reverb stealth with a oneup. because I ride a small the current crop of 150mm droppers won't fit (hits the rocker tube) . oneup is a lot shoter

[@TrailFeatures]

Oneup did make a cool bit of tech for people with very short seat tube length. I don't think you could go wrong with either company!

[@MTBScotland]

Trail Features I put a brand X on my Dartmoor hornet. Works well

[@camilolopez6095]

Hi Great video thanks. I want a not to expensive dropper post for my 2015 Scott Genius 740, Do you think this PNW is a good buy or will the Brand X Ascend also be good? thanks

[@TrailFeatures]

I'm obviously biased towards PNW, but that's because Aaron will bend over backwards to make sure you're taken care of if anything goes wrong with the dropper. Brand-X is cheaper on average, but PNW is slowly refreshing their dropper line-up and slashing prices now that they are putting out higher volumes. The new remote lever that ships with their droppers is MUCH improved, and addressed my comments in the review. It looks like your Scott doesn't have internal routing? In that case, I'd say check out the Cascade from PNW: www.pnwcomponents.com/collections/affordable-trail/products/cascade-dropper-post-125mm-travel-external-routing-30-9-31-6mm-diameters

[@camilolopez6095]

Thanks where can I by it?

[@aldenwilkins]

Love mine.

[@aldenwilkins]

Mine does have a bit more side to side than yours. Not bad, but a little more. It is external rather than internal. Not sure that would make a difference, but it is a variable.

[@TrailFeatures]

Glad to hear you like it! Having the external one may make a slight difference. If it seem to be more than you'd like, I'd say shoot PNW an email.

[@aldenwilkins]

Nah, it's not bad. Just a bit more than yours. It is on the back up bike anyway. New one has the X fusion Manic. Really liking it so far.

[@omarmartinez7277]

Wow!!! Now that's a great product review... And I'm sold on their dropper

[@TrailFeatures]

Thanks, Mez! PNW is a great company, and the dropper has been solid!

[@mtbboy1993]

2:21 it looks robust, but it would be nice to have just use the cable the cable end instead of the black cable end. I got a E*thirteen TRS+ dropper which dues that. but the bad thing with e13 dropper it has play in every direction. but the action is light, but it's quite noisy. also it's easy to service. I will definitely keep PNW in mind, it looks promising, but I am curious about hte cartridge, and service, cus I want to do service myself, it saves me cash, on shipping,service costs, and of course time, so this is why mechanical droppers were interesting to me, and I went for E13 for these reasons. but I don't know how well it will perform long term, but time will tell.

[@seanhornchek6440]

i got a oneup 170mm for 200 and a wolftooth lever

[@ferelias3900]

I was going to say the same. You can also use an old left shifter lever and don't have to buy a new one.

[@Lightw81]

This appears to be identical to the Brand X seat posts. Presumably made in China and marketed by different companies in different countries.

[@NoBrakes23]

Did they say where it is manufactured? I know that's not an issue for everybody, but for me ROC made > PRC made. Domestic/NA is nice too, but I'm not expecting that for under $300.

[@TrailFeatures]

It's a ROC product. As a small company it's hard to get the best price and have it domestic. That said, they are very happy with the factory they work with.

[@daffydave100]

Looks and sounds like an awesome company to use. I wish I could afford one but alas no.

[@masterminded8892]

Great video! But definitely some more budget friendly seatposts.

[@TrailFeatures]

Thanks! Yes, there absolutely are more affordable options out there. The big reason why I'm such an advocate of pnw components is because of the outstandingly high level of customer service that Aaron gives. Nine out of ten times when you email pnw for support, it's Aaron the CEO that responds back. He takes it very personally when he finds out one of his products came off the assembly line defective, and will do everything he can to make it right. I personally feel that the extra $20 to $50 for Aaron's products are worth it when you know that he will absolutely have your back down the road. 😃

[@aasmith6117]

Here with my €110 Brand X Ascend.

[@joeMopar412]

QQ: Are droppers serviceable, when grit and grime gums up the stanchion and internals?

[@TrailFeatures]

Yes. Most bike shops can service them. Some droppers have instructions on how to do it yourself. Just be very careful, there are high pressures and strong springs than can be extremely dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing.

[@joeMopar412]

@@TrailFeatures I have learned to value bike mechanic's expertise/knowledge (the hard way). I always have a shop do my major/new mods. I will probably upgrade to a dropper next payday. Is there a specific mechanism (air, cable, or hydraulic) you would say is superior to others, or are they similar and comes to personal preference?

[@TrailFeatures]

As long as the dropper works, I really don’t have a preference. The only thing I will tell people is don’t buy the rockshox reverb.

[@joeMopar412]

@@TrailFeatures Noted. It's equally helpful to know what not to buy. Thanks for the info!

[@Phen0mable]

So it's been 2 years so far. How is it now ? Does it still work ?

[@TrailFeatures]

I passed it on to a friend who has been rocking it since then without issues. 👍

[@leonardoolivar]

I guess i know those trails, is your footage from central Texas?

[@TrailFeatures]

Yup!

[@PoliticusRex632]

Back in the day Eddy Merckx would've killed for one of these. Only old roadies will know what I mean.

[@Hugo_Helgas]

The transx Dropper for about 130 dollars with 100 mm travel seem to be a better offer for kids so you could try the transx out

[@TrailFeatures]

For sure an option. I'm just a big fan of PNW because Aaron really stands behind the product and offers a 3yr warranty. So even though its a bit more, you'll likely save money in the long run if something goes wrong. PNW also offers 100mm droppers for 27.2 diameter in both internal and external routing. At the end of the day, whatever safely gets you out on the trails!

[@dimitrijekrstic7567]

Came from a video made by seths bike hacks where you commented that after all your work the thing you get are comments saying you sound like Ethan Klein, and you were right

[@TrailFeatures]

Bless.

[@destroy43]

I'm guessing you live nowhere near the northwest by the way you pronounce Rainier. Great review either way, will be picking one up shortly!

[@HannyDart]

the oneup dropper is probably superior. Cheaper, longer travel, shorter insert length, shorter collar.

[@tl924]

Used to come with a lever lol... not anymore.

[@TrailFeatures]

What did you think of the Rainier? Had you heard of PNW? Let me know!

[@raula.k.achina9803]

Website manual is confusing

[@tanpen15]

what stem is that?

[@TrailFeatures]

PNW Range stem, link is in the description. :)

[@bobbyhempel1513]

DNM has an air dropper for way less less than $120 if I remember correctly.

[@TrailFeatures]

Thanks for watching! DNM has some really low cost droppers for sure, but I've seen a lot of mixed reviews on them long term. ☹ One of the reasons I'm a fan of PNW is because they take it personally if one of their products fail. If something does happen, they really work hard to make everything right. You're spending a bit more money with PNW (the dropper is now $199) over DNM, but with a three year warranty you'll get your monies worth down the line.

[@ColinBarling]

Brand-X - ASCEND II Dropper Seatpost Is the best for the money

[@johnschumacherdojillo252]

watching this today cuz i dont have a dropper haha

[@opino72]

Cool video! But wtf? Every manufacturer advise not letting the dropper post bump at the top. It damages it over time.

[@blnmadisonbm]

👍

[@TrailFeatures]

👍

[@maxk7023]

Mine broke on the second day, and I didn't even get to hit any trails :(

[@TrailFeatures]

That blows! Did you reach out to PNW?

[@maxk7023]

@@TrailFeatures yeah, I emailed them, and reached out to them on their page, hopefully I can get a refund or on a new one. Honestly, now thinking about it and stuff, riding without a dropper is way easier, less cables, and no worries about anything breaking.

[@TrailFeatures]

I'd give it a chance. If you never ridden with a dropper post it's hard to go back after you've used it for a few weeks.

[@maxk7023]

@@TrailFeatures true, hopefully pnw can get me a new one. Their policy is if it is breaks in the span of 3 days, (in a mechanical) way, then they will give you a new one, or fix it. Hopefully I can get a new one, since my broke the day after it came.

[@xophere]

On sale with the Range dropper for less then this review with way more sizes.

[@crocsonletsgo9665]

Haha, budget I'm looking for like $20-$50. I guess we all have different budgets. This one costs more than my mtb.

[@quint2877]

Where are u riding?

[@TrailFeatures]

Flat Creek crossings, Austin TX.

[@quint2877]

Trail Features thanks man

[@timoeveraers336]

This one looks like another rebranded BrandX/TransX-Dropper, to be honest. Just at a higher price :)

[@TrailFeatures]

So who copied who? 🤔

[@timoeveraers336]

@@TrailFeatures Rebranding is not copying. It´s buying from a factory and putting your own name on it. For example, the Merida-branded Droppers are also from TransX/BrandX( and also cost 20-30 more money)

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I will like and subscribe but I must really be cheap because I think $200 is still to much. I think I will try some cheap Chinese dropper and see how that goes first. I'm thinking like $100 or so. Regardless, good review we enjoyed it, and the interview with the guy in another one of your videos. Wow this is bad English. Sorry lol

[@TrailFeatures]

A lot has changed in the two years I made this video. PNW now has a dropper for $129 that pretty solid: amzn.to/3f6ts31

[@rezaathari740]

Bike name?

[@TrailFeatures]

Reza A That was my Chromag Rootdown B.A. It's awesome. 👍

[@rezaathari740]

Thanks

[@thibautnoah2599]

260$ is a budget dropper post? For this price i can get the adjustable oneup dropper post :/

[@TrailFeatures]

This is very true. I got to hang out with PNW this summer and talked to them about this. The good news is they have a lot of new stuff in the works, including updated droppers. Should hear more about it this fall!

[@riassenpai1590]

Zoom dropper post cost 60 dollars and it works well

[@adamf.8564]

When you receive a defective product, all you have to do is send it back:).

[@reneberndt7476]

These posts look exactly like the Tranz X/Brand X ones

[@themtnbikegeek]

Nah, I had a Trans X on my Norco Torrent. The PNW droppers may look similar but they act differently. Not in a Better/Worse fashion, just different.

[@TrailFeatures]

I had noticed this also, but I can say that PNW was making this style of dropper well before Brand X showed up. PNW also has some outrageously good customer service.

[@reneberndt7476]

Trail Features Tranz X's posts are the cheapest droppers with internal routing and an air chamber you can possibly get in Germany. I hope I never have to rely on their customer service

[@mtbboy1993]

Comparition, and post about the similar posts stravaigingmtb.com/2017/11/27/so-who-the-hell-made-this-dropper-post/

[@khaki.shorts]

You sound like Ethan from h3h3!

[@TrailFeatures]

Or do we sound like someone else? 🤔

[@heymadam]

They don't come with a lever anymore

[@benjik9294]

Looks suspiciously like my brand x ascend

[@aasmith6117]

I got that one

[@bananasstuff3344]

230gbp is not budget brand x make dropper posts for 139gbp that come with a 1x lever.

[@famder2]

So over 250 Dollars is budget now?

[@NoBrakes23]

Yes. The high end posts are closer to $400 or more. eTen and TransX are cheaper than this, but sub $300 for dropper and remote is budget.

[@xXshadowXx61]

That’s not budget

[@TrailFeatures]

I may have over used the term budget, but I do believe that this is one of the best bang for buck out there right now. You can get droppers for less, but they either don't come with remotes or had to make some compromises to keep the price down.

[@helmetless]

It IS budget considering what we are talking about. All in context, it is!

[@darkphotographer]

yee right budget almost the price of an entry level bike

[@TrailFeatures]

They're now going for $199. :)

[@darkphotographer]

@@TrailFeatures is still quite expensive you can get a good set of wheels for this price or still an entry level bike ,, budget will be 50-100 ,, so most people will be considered of getting one ,

[@Bigfers21]

@@darkphotographer an entry level will put you back $1000 minimum

[@darkphotographer]

@@Bigfers21 depend what your view on entry level ,

[@darkphotographer]

a mtb bike with disk cassette thredless headset outboard bb , is what i consider entry level and thos are starting at 300-400 . for a hard tale , at 1000 you may just get better groopset or better fork , or just a better logo ,

[@boxlimit]

A.L.Y.

[@rubenbermudes1705]

Just buy a the cheapest one on amazon

[@sloops4398]

In a time, where you can get 125mm dropper post from everywhere without getting payed for the positive review you wouldn't get one from me. I think if it is not really light ore really cheap, both this one is not, there is no reason to bring out this one!

[@bobkeller8383]

of course they will replace it for you because it is a advertisement for their product.

[@TrailFeatures]

+Bob Keller This is a very valid point, and is something I wanted to try and address as best I could in the video. I've always said I would not feature products on this channel that I would not be willing to buy with my own money. At no point did PNW try to take the easy way out and say "Well... you did some 'odd' things to the dropper, so its not really our fault.". They also didn't make me sign any paperwork or make any agreements with them on how the video would play out. They were completely hands off. There are already a few people that have comments on how well PNW has treated them. It's pretty amazing that the treatment I got from them is the same they give to everyone else. They are the real deal.👍

[@bobkeller8383]

+Trail Features i am hoping so because i bought one of their ranier internal routing. will be here tuesday. thanks

[@rubenbermudes1705]

Lol this is not a budget post

[@jordanjohnson7401]

Why is he pronouncing Rainier that way?

[@felixszopos-papp1478]

I'm baffled that people actually spend that kind of money on dropper posts. I get that it's practical, but even this "budget" post is way overpriced for what it does.

[@TrailFeatures]

A lot has changed since this video was released (2018), PNW now has a 125mm dropper for just $129 USD (www.pnwcomponents.com/collections/shop-all-droppers/products/the-ridge-dropper-post) and a the Rainier is now $179 USD and comes in 200mm (www.pnwcomponents.com/collections/shop-all-droppers/products/rainier-dropper-post-gen-3),

[@felixszopos-papp1478]

@@TrailFeatures Good to hear. At this price point it might actually be worth trying out.