Dropper seat posts

bleasy

Hi guys thinking of getting a dropper seat post for my ragley blue pig and was wondering what people's thought wer about them and which one they recommend?

felix.london

After the Reba, the Reverb is best upgrade I've put on the bike (then wheels, tyres & brakes - in that order)

lawman

Reverb. Imo there is no other option atm, although the new thompson one looks like it'll be amazing, but probably pricey.

bleasy

I was thinking the reverb

felix.london

Bike-Discount is your friend

bleasy

Yeh seen they wer cheaper on there.

adrenalinemunki

I love my Reverb and wouldn't be without it... However it is possibly worth looking at a KS Lev which only came out recently? A good friend of mine has one and the lock-on integrated remote and the cable feed into the base of the post are really nice tidy upgrades

Both seem solid so far (although I've got 6 months ownership over him).

andrewyzfr6

I've been using a reverb for about 6 months. Delighted. A couple of my riding buddies have been isinglass reverbs for over a year with no probs yet

Northwind

KS Lev is longer drop than the Reverb, and has the cable in the right place (and it's a cable not a damn fool hydraulic pain-in-the-arse-waiting-to-happen), but not really seen enough of them yet to know what the long-term reliability's like. KS learned a lot from earlier posts though (early i900s were basket cases, late ones are every bit as reliable as the Reverb)

playasyougo

I have a Giant dropper and a Reverb. Reverb is much better and the best one to go for from my experience. Look for one with the Black collar instead of the Silver as this is the latest version.

YeehaaMcgee

Joplin 4s were good as well, but I don't think they actually make them anymore.

Northwind

Aye, Joplin's been replaced with the comedy abortion that is the Kronolog.

paul.skibum

I am thinking of sticking a dropper on my hardtail as part of its rebuild and renovation but need a 27.2 so I am looking at grav droppers and KS - like the look of the Lev but I am thinking the grav droppers are a wee bit cheaper and I wasnt going full on pimp.

cat_with_no_tail

My Reverb has now developed some vertical play after 5 months of pretty light use. Not best pleases as I never had this problem with the Jop, or the Gravity dropper, and they were much more used.
I need to look into how to fix it pretty sharpish because I've read a few stories about how they tend to develop this play shortly before they assplode. Hopefully it'll be a relatively simple fix.

It's not a huge amount of notice, almost imperceivable most of the time. It's only when you hit a bump you really notice it. Has a similar feel to a worn pivot bearing, just that slight knocking.

Will consult the RS tech manuals and see what they have to say about it. Hopefully it'll just need a bit more air.

@ Paul - So far the GD is the best post I've owned. Lighter than the others, simple as a simple thing to adjust and service (not that it ever needed it) and works 1st time every time. It's ugly enough to make small children cry, but it does it's job superbly.

Go for the turbo version and move your nuts well out of the way when you press the lever because it's like a cannon going off.

paul.skibum

I don't use my nuts much anyway so maybe the Turbo will remove them fromt he equation altogether.

benpinnick

Get a Crank Bros. Kronolog. Only kidding. Get a Reverb, they're the best out there IMHO.

cat_with_no_tail

benpinnick wrote:

Get a Crank Bros. Kronolog. Only kidding. Get a Reverb, they're the best out there IMHO.

AAARRGGHHHH!!!

Based on what?

What was it you like about the reverb that you didn't like about all the other ones when you tried them?

I have to say, Rockshox have done a SUPERB job of marketing on this one.

benpinnick

Based on the fact that Kronologs already have a bad rep for reliability - my friend has already blown through 1. Ive owned a Joplin (developed lots of play) and tried a Command post which was ok but clunky. Gravity droppers are too ugly to consider IMHO so that leaves Hilo, KS and RS really. Of those, I would choose the RS as price wise its similar, and mine has been faultless since I bought it getting on for 2 years ago.

Shackster

I've got a KS Lev so will be happy to post updates (hopefully positive) on its reliability. I chose it mainly due to the cable position, which allows for a very neat set-up; didn't like the idea of a cable/hose flapping about all over the place, or the cable connection being right in the firing line of crud off the back wheel. And also because it had the fewest bad comments. Every other post has bad stuff written about it. And yes, I know that the only reason this had the fewest is because it's very new

So far I've only ridden with it half a dozen times - I've never had a dropper before so it's taken a bit of getting used to - I'm finding it weird not having anything between my thighs :!: It started to feel a little rough after four very wet days' riding (and no cleaning or other attention) in Wales, but a quick clean and lube and it's back to silky smoothness. One thing I did find during installation is that when I installed the remote lever on the end of an ODI grip, it seemed to stop the cable return just before it should have, so the seat didn't go right up. I may have done the clamp up too tight, but I didn't want my grip flying off! So I moved it inboard a bit (better ergonomically for me anyway) and it's fine now.

Bought it from bike-components.de with no issues whatsoever, very quick delivery, and much cheaper than UK.

elredso

best upgrade i ever made

no issues with my reverb at all, and it has taken a couple of big knocks - little bit of side to side movement, but its minimal and not noticeable really

got mine from ebya - there is a guy in Israel that sells them for £180 brand new

get the wrong side controller that you would want (eg if you want it on the left then get the right hand one) then you can mount it UNDER the bar - so it doesnt get damaged if you stack it

The Rookie

Fox doss - opinions.....

I know a few people who have had reverbs and now swear AT them......they either seem 100% relaible or failure ridden, no (un)happy medium!

benpinnick

I think at £350 (ive not seen it cheaper) it would need to ride the bike for me...

paul.skibum

Well I am going Gravity Dropper or KS due to the need for a 27.2 - probably GD as having looked at their website they have the most amazing range of sizes and drops available and I need to work out what space I have for the drop and post and according to others they are ultra reliable.

Northwind

The Beginner wrote:

Fox doss - opinions.....

Nobody's bought one because they cost as much as 2 reverbs, and do nothing special. But pretty favourable reviews- reliability seems good and racer-types seem to like the lever etc.

lawman

The Beginner wrote:

Fox doss - opinions.....

I know a few people who have had reverbs and now swear AT them......they either seem 100% relaible or failure ridden, no (un)happy medium!

If the DOSS had internal "stealth" routing and a better remote, I'd quite like the idea of it, but the remote is utter wank and so far my reverb has been faultless so see no need to recommend anything else.