How much does a dropper seat post cost?
The price of a dropper post, like many other bike parts, varies widely. You can find a cheap one for about $100, and the price can go above $500 for a more expensive one.
Are seat droppers worth it?
It’s well worth it if you can afford it. Very much depends on your riding. If you’re a weekend XC warrior, and do bridleways and non techy stuff, then no. If you’re into more technical stuff, and your rides consist of lots of ups and lots of interesting downs, then yes.
Do I really need a dropper post?
Curiously, I have come across a number of mountain bikers who have bought a bike with a dropper seatpost, but they don’t actually use it. There are two main reasons for this. The first, they’re not actually certain how it works and when it’s best to use it.
Do you really need a dropper post?
The biggest reason you need a dropper post is to quickly go between seated pedaling and standing to navigate steep drops or jumps. Enduro riders need to be able to pedal hard over long distances and varied terrain, but they also need to clear very technical terrain so they get the most use out of a dropper post.
What is a Stealth dropper post?
Internal cable routing, commonly referred to as stealth cable routing, is the most common method of cable routing on modern mountain bikes. Following the same cable guides as gear and brake cables, internal cable routing means that a dropper post is connected to the remote lever at the shaft of the post.
Why do I need a dropper post?
Is 150mm dropper enough?
Fast forward to 2020, and 150mm of drop seems to have become the bare minimum, while 170 and 200mm dropper posts have become much more common on larger frame sizes.
Is KS dropper post good?
The KS LEV Si has a great price, great performance, low stack height and low insertion depth. It would make a great upgrade for someone looking to get their first dropper post, or upgrading a shorter post. Only the basic features let it down.
What are the best dropper posts?
The seven best Dropper Posts available are (in my opinion): Fox Transfer Seatpost 31.6 Factory Series 150mm Drop, Internal Routing (Lever Not Included) RockShox Reverb Stealth (B1) Dropper Seatpost w/1x Remote Black, 31.6x390mm/125mm Travel Bike Yoke Revive Dropper Seatpost Black, 31.6x397mm, 125mm Travel
The biggest reason you need a dropper post is to quickly go between seated pedaling and standing to navigate steep drops or jumps . Enduro riders need to be able to pedal hard over long distances and varied terrain, but they also need to clear very technical terrain so they get the most use out of a dropper post.
How to choose the best dropper post?
Seat Tube Diameter. Seat posts come in several different diameters,and dropper posts are no different.
Do dropper posts have suspension?
It is best to think of a dropper post as a suspension product . In the same manner that you would shop for a specific travel fork or frame, depending on your riding style and available local terrain, you need to decide how much travel you want.