Offset options for dropper seatpost?

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mikepetruzel
Does anyone know if I can easily modify a dropper post to have an offset for the saddle? I am looking to purchase a Fox transfer dropper seatpost but they only come with a zero offset. I have longer legs and currently ride with a rigid seatpost with a 25mm offset. This amount of offset feels just about right and was confirmed by a professional bike fitting. It also helps to alleviate knee pain that I experience some times. If this is not possible are there any dropper posts that come stock with an offset? (I really like the fox transfer, though). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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iceman2058 3/9/2017 1:56pm
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Specialized's Command Post has an offset head, but it only offers up to 125mm of travel, which sounds like it might not be enough for you if you have long legs. Among the others, both the Reverb and e*thirteen's TRS dropper offer some degree of offset by virtue of the design of the head (albeit not much).
mikepetruzel 3/10/2017 6:17am
3/10/2017 6:17am
iceman2058 wrote:
Specialized's Command Post has an offset head, but it only offers up to 125mm of travel, which sounds like it might not be enough for you...
Specialized's Command Post has an offset head, but it only offers up to 125mm of travel, which sounds like it might not be enough for you if you have long legs. Among the others, both the Reverb and e*thirteen's TRS dropper offer some degree of offset by virtue of the design of the head (albeit not much).
Thanks for the info, but you're right; I may need more travel. I'll look into it.
mikepetruzel 3/10/2017 6:18am
3/10/2017 6:18am
Masjo wrote:
9point8's dropper post comes in both an inline and 25mm offset version, and as an added bonus it's available in pretty much any length you want...
9point8's dropper post comes in both an inline and 25mm offset version, and as an added bonus it's available in pretty much any length you want up to 200mm:
https://www.9point8.ca/index.php?route=product/product&path=42&product_…
That looks cool and I'll check it out. Do you use one? If so how is it? Also, I neglected to mention that I will need to route the remote externally.
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Masjo 3/10/2017 5:46pm
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Masjo wrote:
9point8's dropper post comes in both an inline and 25mm offset version, and as an added bonus it's available in pretty much any length you want...
9point8's dropper post comes in both an inline and 25mm offset version, and as an added bonus it's available in pretty much any length you want up to 200mm:
https://www.9point8.ca/index.php?route=product/product&path=42&product_…
mikepetruzel wrote:
That looks cool and I'll check it out. Do you use one? If so how is it? Also, I neglected to mention that I will need...
That looks cool and I'll check it out. Do you use one? If so how is it? Also, I neglected to mention that I will need to route the remote externally.
I do use a 9point8 and know many people that do, and I have never had any problems with them. They do not have an external routing option right now, but there may be one coming out soon...

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