I've just saved myself £200

Mental Mickey

There you go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiakVIfTW0Q

Mental Mickey

Before anyone thinks the above is just a wind up or humorous, I am actually thinking about practising as this is something I had thought of almost 2 years ago but then just didn't bother and got into stopping and adjusting + mainly riding in the 'compromised position'.

But in all seriousness, this could be classed as another string to one's bow in terms of learning a new skill.

It is difficult at first, I know this as I have tired a few times in the past but seeing this video makes me think it might be worth having another crack at it, maybe even master the art which would save stopping AND save many pounds as those droppy posts costs a small fortune.

So has anyone else actually practised on the fly adjustment like in the video? What are your experiences, good or bad?

naefearjustbeer

I have dropped my seat a few times on the move but always have to stop to put it back up again!

paulbox

:shock: Did he really open with "hello groovers"?

Mental Mickey

PaulBox wrote:

:shock: Did he really open with "hello groovers"?

I never noticed, that's FAF.

Atz

Mental Mickey wrote:

But in all seriousness, this could be classed as another string to one's bow in terms of learning a new skill.

It is difficult at first, I know this as I have tired a few times in the past but seeing this video makes me think it might be worth having another crack at it, maybe even master the art which would save stopping AND save many pounds as those droppy posts costs a small fortune.

What's also a skill on an MTB is juggling chainsaws or riding with a crocodile in place of a saddle. None of these seem like fun. I'll stick to the dropper post or stopping occasionally to change the height of my seat.

Mental Mickey

Atz wrote:

What's also a skill on an MTB is juggling chainsaws or riding with a crocodile in place of a saddle. None of these seem like fun. I'll stick to the dropper post or stopping occasionally to change the height of my seat.

But this skill would be a USEFUL skill for a mountain biker that has not yet shelled out loads of spondoolies for the seat dropper, making your point about chainsaws and crocodiles totally irrelevant.

Nice try but not good enough.

Atz

You're the one fiddling "under the seat" whilst riding. How you choose to justify this is your problem

Mental Mickey

Atz wrote:

You're the one fiddling "under the seat" whilst riding. How you choose to justify this is your problem

Whoooooooooosh!

Things really go straight over your head don't they lol.

Who said anything about needing to justify it or there being a problem, the 'groover' in the video certainly doesnt seem to have a problem.'

Purely out of interest, do you actually have anything constructive to add to this thread or are you here trolling purely because you spent a huge sum of money on a 'seatpost' and feel rather miffed anyone would dare question this?

Anonymous

Mental Mickey wrote:

Atz wrote:

You're the one fiddling "under the seat" whilst riding. How you choose to justify this is your problem

Whoooooooooosh!

Things really go straight over your head don't they lol.

Who said anything about needing to justify it or there being a problem, the 'groover' in the video certainly doesnt seem to have a problem.'

Erm...
I'm pretty sure that joke just went COMPLETELY over Mental Mickey's head.

sheepsteeth

its not a terrible idea but until it can be done remotely, it is a pointless technique and no substitute for a proper dropper.

milfredo

Well that's the stupidest thing I've ever seen!

So you loosen the clamp, hit a unforeseen bump and you sit awkwardly on the seat and break you seat tube!

AND how the hell do you get the seat back to the same height?

AND you could have rolled that drop with the seat up anyway.

FFS!

Anonymous

He says the word "reacharound" far more often than I'm comfortable with.

Atz

I suspect others on this thread are more comfortable with that word

Anonymous

Atz wrote:

I suspect others on this thread are more comfortable with that word

I'll give you a comfortable reacharound in a minute.

benpinnick

Did someone really bother making a video about dropping your seat on the move? That's a special waste of everyone's time.

Briggo

Yes, they really did.

On a side note I've also thought of a great money saving tip, I've worked out how to make the bike brake without the need for brakes, thus saving valuable money by not needing brakes on a bike.

sparky.2002

even if you have to stop, get off the bike, adjust post, get back on bike - do feeble drop - then stop, get off, adjust post then cycle off. It cant take that much time - surely, even with a bog standard allen key post. Am I missing something?

DodgeT

Cool self videoing equipment

Raymondavalon

sheepsteeth wrote:

its not a terrible idea but until it can be done remotely, it is a pointless technique and no substitute for a proper dropper.

+ potato on that Sheeps. Let's see that guy in the video drop and raise his saddle whilst riding on a rutted surface. Even before I fitted the bar actuated remote on my Joplin, fiddling under the saddle (with the under saddle remote) while riding on a very uneven surface makes things interesting.

cat_with_no_tail

Raymondavalon wrote:

sheepsteeth wrote:

its not a terrible idea but until it can be done remotely, it is a pointless technique and no substitute for a proper dropper.

+ potato on that Sheeps. Let's see that guy in the video drop and raise his saddle whilst riding on a rutted surface. Even before I fitted the bar actuated remote on my Joplin, fiddling under the saddle (with the under saddle remote) while riding on a very uneven surface makes things interesting.

Very this. The whole point of dropper posts is that you can raise and lower while travelling at speed over rough ground, whilst still maintaining full control of the bike.

He even looked a bit wobbly there traveling at 2mph on ironing board flat surfaces.

It's not saving money if it causes you to fall off and break £200 worth of gear.......and an arm.

70s_kid

Hey Groovers, I like this fella, he's the nincompoop's friend.

There's an 8 minute video on how to ride in a straight line too if anyone's interested?

http://www.youtube.com/user/mtbtips?blend=9&ob=5

Very much looking forward to "How to fix a puncture on the move"

Richie63

Like to see him do that at more than walking speed coupled with a bumpy surface.

I suppose that there are better options for most people before one handed wobbling while fiddling around your ar5e becomes one.

concorde

I take it he likes a 'reach around'