Seatposts

New MTB Brakes, Tubeless Kits and Riding Packs - Vital Gear Show (video)

We're back with one more 2021 episode of your favorite gear show, before diving headfirst into 2022. Dig in and enjoy! Time stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:27 A Month in a Minute - MTB Product News 1:50 POC Spine VPD Air 8 Riding Pack 4:12 POC Lamina 2L Hip Pack 5:45 milKit Tubeless System 8:41 Hope XCR ...

Posted by iceman2058 on 12/28/2021 11:44 AM

Introducing the New SDG Tellis Adjustable Dropper Lever (press release)

Posted by Vital MTB on 11/22/2021 7:00 AM

SDG Tellis Adjustable Dropper Lever Featuring Brage Vestavik (video)

When the Tellis dropper made its debut in 2018, there were plenty of skeptics. Rightfully so – how does a “Saddle” company produce a functional dropper? The short answer was endless testing and continuous refinement – a core DNA trait of SDG which is passionately shared from their entire crew. No...

Posted by Jason_Schroeder on 11/22/2021 6:59 AM

BikeYoke Introduces REVIVE MAX 2.0 213 mm and DIVINE SL 100 / DIVINE SL 125 (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 10/11/2021 10:40 AM

New MTB Apparel, Protection, Shoes - Vital Gear Show (video)

More fresh gear reviews than you can shake a stick at! Timestamps and useful links: 0:00 Intro A Month in a Minute 0:47 FiveFive Ten Trailcross GTX  0:54 Anamoly MTB Shoes 1:04 TRP Slate and Trail EVO Brakes 1:11 PNW Fern Dropper for Kids 1:15 Shimano Ice Technologies FREEZA Rotors ...

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/10/2021 1:24 AM

Seat Angle Got You Down? Never Fear, DROP BEST is Here (for Reverb) (press release)

Posted by Jason_Schroeder on 8/4/2021 9:35 AM

9point8 Fall Line Dropper Seatposts (product)

Super Light. Done Right. Introducing the All-New Transfer SL. (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 6/1/2021 12:00 AM

A Saddle with Shock Absorbers? Vital MTB Gear Show (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/18/2021 1:04 AM

PNW Components Announces New Lifetime Warranty On All Products (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/6/2021 9:00 AM

New Tools, Shoes, Dropper Posts and Helmets for MTB - Vital Gear Show (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/26/2020 1:39 AM

Introducing The New Loam Dropper Post From PNW Components (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/16/2020 5:00 AM

Introducing the 200mm FOX Transfer (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/10/2020 7:00 AM

Best MTB Gear of 2020 - Vital MTB Staff Picks (video)

Much as 2020 was a weird one, it also produced some pretty rad bikes and gear. The level definitely keeps going up, but as good as the average is these days, there were still some things that really stood out - the cream of the crop! We thought this would be a good time to share our top picks wi...

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/5/2020 11:23 AM

The Good:

- Price
- Dimensions (Low Stack and Overall Length)
- Travel Adjustment
- Servicability
- Reliability

The Bad:

- Not as Smooth as High End Offerings
- Requires Fresh Grease Every Few Months
- Developed Lateral Play

Overall Review: I purchased a 180mm OneUp Components V2 Dropper to replace my 150mm KS Lev Integra after frustration with its numerous issues that required $130 in parts and labor to repair. I'm 5' 9" and ride a size medium Niner Jet 9 RDO and I'm able to run the post at 180mm with a centimeter or two of wiggle...

Posted by AvidTrailRider on 9/24/2020 9:50 PM

New Tools, Bikes, and Dropper Post Review - Vital Gear Show (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/24/2020 6:03 AM

New Tires, Pedals and Goggles - Vital Gear Show (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/21/2020 9:28 AM

BikeYoke Launches Revive 2.0 with Up To 213mm Travel, New Triggy Remote (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/18/2020 2:00 PM

The $99 Dropper Seatpost is Here (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 8/7/2020 7:48 AM

Dropper Seatpost Shootout, Pedals, Shoes, and More - Vital Gear Show (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 7/6/2020 1:35 AM

Hayes Bicycle Group Introduces All New XC Group (press release)

Posted by Hayes on 6/16/2020 8:00 AM

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