RockShox

What Do Riders Think? Seven Dropper Posts Reviewed by Vital MTB Members (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 1/16/2019 12:03 PM

UNBOXING #7 - Vital Gear Club (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 1/16/2019 8:49 AM

Kingdom Hex LS 2019 upgrade package (bike check)

Posted by Rainey on 1/16/2019 1:29 AM

Devinci Spartan Carbon from Fat Tire Farm (bike check)

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 1/15/2019 12:28 PM

Cotic new Rocket Max (bike check)

Posted by 2 roues dans les cailloux on 1/14/2019 8:00 AM

Mercer King Dong (bike check)

Posted by iRideAfricaToo on 1/13/2019 10:02 PM

Last Coal Raw for a Reason (bike check)

Posted by D.B.S.S. on 1/5/2019 7:37 AM

2019 Norco Aurum HSP 1 (bike check)

Posted by Ben_Kilsby on 12/31/2018 2:31 AM

Custom Focus Sam C 2018 (bike check)

Posted by killer1999 on 12/30/2018 4:42 AM

The Good:

From brand new, the post is flawless, the thumb actuation is stiffer than some cable actuated posts but it’s smooth and positive. Nice and tidy on the bars too. The post goes up and down at an adequate (and adjustable) speed and it’s pretty solid when up.

The Bad:

I know two riders who’s posts don’t go all the way up, and sink, and one who’s doesn’t o up at all. The unnecessary hydraulics mean self fitting and shortening of the hose is tricky or not possible at all. And there really isn’t much benefit.
Cheaper options from brands such as KS seem to require the same if not far less maintenance, and perform just as well, but for less money
The top sticks out a good inch too which is more than other competitors too, which can be off putting on some longer seat tubes.

Overall Review: When the reverb works, it works. It does the job well, and looks clean. It came on my bike and I’m happy with it. However the hydraulic actuator never made sense to me. It doesn’t provide much advantage considering the difficulties shortening the hose etc brings with hydraulics Plus if you s...

Posted by crazy_freerider on 12/29/2018 1:23 PM

The Good:

Reverb lever actuator has nice feeling.

The Bad:

Needs occasionall bleed (after replacing remote seals the intervals are longer).

The lever needs service also unlike cable levers..

The droper develops noticeable sag every half year -year (depending on riding).

High stack height - if you want every cm of range of motion there are better options today.

Overall Review: Own the b1 version for two years and serviced it twice and the remote lever once.. Overall the dropper works but needs service like suspension.

Posted by Serjo73 on 12/29/2018 7:50 AM

Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail (bike check)

Posted by swatanab on 12/28/2018 5:23 AM

RockShox Reverb B1 Dropper Seatpost (product)

Beverly - Trek Fuel EX C Frame Custom build (bike check)

Posted by jdreggs on 12/20/2018 12:10 AM

Scott Genius Tuned (bike check)

Posted by Fredleth on 12/19/2018 2:46 AM

jaakkoso's Orange (bike check)

Posted by jaakkoso on 12/18/2018 11:11 PM

Endurized Nuke Scalp (bike check)

Posted by leolmh93 on 12/18/2018 6:15 AM

Ns Fuzz (bike check)

Posted by Specirock on 12/17/2018 10:22 PM

Savage Yeti SB130 (bike check)

Posted by DaddyFras on 12/16/2018 12:23 AM

Retro Kona Chute (1999) (bike check)

Posted by MODWG on 12/12/2018 1:10 AM

Pole Evolink 158 (bike check)

Posted by TheBrakerMan on 12/9/2018 5:56 AM

The Good:

Plush
No spiking
Nice blow off
Supportive
5 clicks of compression all make a big change in feel
Super easy to service (no bladder yay!!)
Tunable rebound damper

The Bad:

Compression damper doesn’t seem to be tunable
Rebound and midvalve use few small diameter shims - but tune is not bad

Overall Review: it’s nice. I need more time on it.

Posted by mtnslayer on 12/5/2018 9:03 PM

Transition Patrol Carbon Blue/Orange Edition (bike check)

Posted by RadTotal on 12/5/2018 3:01 AM

Raw Orange P7 27.5 2019 (bike check)

Posted by professor_ron on 12/4/2018 10:40 AM

James Eves's Santa Cruz (bike check)

Posted by James Eves on 12/3/2018 2:38 PM

Retro themed SB5.5 (bike check)

Posted by Damo6-6-6 on 12/2/2018 5:51 AM

The Good:

-Damper works well
-Stiff for a 32mm stanchions fork
-Ample tire clearance

The Bad:

-Limited adjustments range
-120mm travel version chassis can't be upgraded to 140mm damper
-Silver stanchions coating (black for 2019)

Overall Review: This fork came stock on my Marin Rift Zone 1 2018, and honestly, with its 32mm stanchions and basic damper, it was one of the first things that I thought would need upgrading on the bike. I decided to leave it there for the season and see what would happen, but I was surprised. I have the 1...

Posted by nature.culture on 11/28/2018 7:11 AM

Specialized Enduro 29" Brushed - Custom (bike check)

Posted by david80N on 11/27/2018 2:59 PM

Alchemy Arktos (bike check)

Posted by bikenest on 11/24/2018 7:42 AM

RockShox Lyrik - 2018 Fork (product)