Seatposts

Adding Internal Dropper Post (forum topic)

Posted by Kelz87 on 5/15/2020 8:06 AM

PNW Announces Refurbished Dropper Post Program (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 5/11/2020 9:00 AM

Pros and Cons of Wireless? Long-Term SRAM AXS Review (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 4/27/2020 11:34 PM

e*thirteen Launches All-New Dropper Post: The Vario (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 4/24/2020 5:00 AM

FOX Introduces All-New Transfer Dropper Post, Updated 34 Fork and DPX2 Shock (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 4/14/2020 12:00 AM

Fresh Goods From OneUp Components: More Droppers, Chainrings, and Rear Axle (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 3/31/2020 9:00 AM

OneUp Components Dropper V2 Seatpost (product)

PNW Components Introduces the Redesigned Rainier Dropper Post with Adjustable Travel (press release)

Posted by PNW Components on 3/2/2020 7:54 AM

The Good:

When CrankBrothers announced that the Highline would be the post to redeem them, I figured it would be worth the gamble. After all, if it failed, CrankBrothers would be finished. Their reputation was on the line. (On that note, we could talk all day about SRAM Guide brakes, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.) I am happy to report that after four years of moderate use, the only problem I had was a weak actuator return spring, which they rectified free of charge with an updated part. My post is as smooth as day 1. It has even developed a top-out clunk! Never thought that would be a feature, but when it started happening, I was very excited. I also really appreciate the fact that the barrel end of the cable attaches to the base of the post and not the lever. This makes install and removal so much easier, all droppers should be configured this way.

The Bad:

The stock Highline lever, while extremely adjustable, has a few problems. First, the infinite adjustability is murder for an OCD like me. I was constantly fiddling with it. Second, it had some friction in the action, which was contributing to the post’s internal actuator not closing all the way when releasing the lever, leading to post creep. I crashed and broke the lever last year, so I replaced it with a PNW Loam lever, which solved both those issues. With the much-smoother Loam lever I can now feel the actuation of the post and have greater control, and because it has no position adjustment other than bar rotation, I can forget about placement.

Overall Review: Minus a few flaws, which I have detailed above, CrankBrothers made a real winner of a post. I’m extremely happy with mine. The aluminum collar is even a perfect match for my raw Canfield Balance frame.

Posted by eicca on 2/14/2020 1:35 PM

The Good:

Lowest stack height
One of the lighter options
Cable clamps at lever
Price
User serviceable and easily replaceable cartridge
Feels solid
Seat clamp head

The Bad:

Not as smooth post action as other posts

Overall Review: So far so good. Only 3x rides in but with the 180mm drop at something like ~530grams I'm stoked on having a full 7+ inch drop without the added weight. Definitely doesn't feel quite as smooth or rock solid as the KS LEV Integra, but works as advertised and it's user-serviceable as one of the ch...

Posted by metalmike on 2/13/2020 10:51 PM

Dropper Post recommendation (or warning) (forum topic)

Posted by skypig on 12/19/2019 4:01 PM

We’ve already spent a lot of time on OneUp’s droppers and we know that they deliver awesome performance at a good price point. But these days, more is always better, so to create v2 OneUp went back to the drawing board and added this whopping long 210mm version to their arsenal of slippery slide...

Posted by iceman2058 on 12/5/2019 5:40 AM

RockShox Reverb 1X Remote (product)

Crankbrothers Highline Dropper Seatpost (product)

BikeYoke Launches the Divine Dropper Post and Sagma Suspension Saddle (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/11/2019 3:17 AM

BikeYoke Introduces the Sagma Suspension Saddle (video)

BikeYoke is launching its first bicycle saddle called SAGMA. SAGMA comes with new features such as a unique damping/suspension system with Follow™ function and new foam technology idbeads™. Covered by an extremely thin layer of highly wear resistant PU leather and suspended on 7x9mm H-rails (co...

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/11/2019 3:07 AM

Crankbrothers Expands Highline Dropper Post Range (press release)

Posted by k.shiz on 8/20/2019 9:00 AM

New Race Face AEffect R Cranks and Longer-Travel Dropper Post Are Here (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 8/14/2019 12:00 AM

Drop Everything! RockShox Releases the C1 Reverb with Vent Valve (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 6/25/2019 9:27 AM

ENVE Composites Introduces No-Questions-Asked Lifetime Incident Protection (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 6/22/2019 2:25 AM

Wolf Tooth ReMote Sustain and 7iDP Gloves Reviewed by Top Member Reviewer and Jenson USA Award Winner (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 5/6/2019 1:05 PM

100 to 210mm of Travel - New OneUp Droppers in a Length for Every Rider (press release)

Posted by OneUp on 4/8/2019 8:16 PM

January's Top Vital MTB Member Reviewer Award (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 2/8/2019 6:11 AM

It's Electric! SRAM's Wireless Eagle AXS and RockShox Reverb AXS Details (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 2/6/2019 6:57 AM

Video: PNW Trails and a New Bachelor Dropper Post (press release)

Posted by PNW Components on 1/31/2019 3:49 PM

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

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

SDG Tellis Dropper Seatpost (product)

The Good:

Not as sensitive to clamp tightness as other posts. Lever is the lightest I have tried. Speed of the post action is controlled at the lever. Very reliable. Relatively easy to install. Great bargain.

The Bad:

The lever makes a faint squeaking sound. Post action is somewhat sticky, making it slightly difficult to hit my favorite spot at the 125 mm of travel.

Overall Review: A good (not great) post because I have had better modulation with other posts I’ve tried.  However, I have to give it 4.5 stars because of price.  $249.99.

Posted by yoondaman on 12/24/2018 10:50 AM

The Good:

Long Travel. Fantastic remote. Easy to add air. The seat clamp is awesome.

The Bad:

Leaks air. I sent mine back 4 times now.

Overall Review: When the seat post is not leaking air it is GREAT! The long travel is wonderful. The seat clamp is the best out of all the droppers. Once you get the angle set (tilt) of your seat you never have to worry about it. If you have to add air you can undo the two side solds that adjust the forward / a...

Posted by jaredstokes on 12/21/2018 5:39 PM

November's Top Vital MTB Member Reviewer Award (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 12/10/2018 2:48 PM