{"id":42393,"date":"2022-10-14T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=3153"},"modified":"2022-10-14T17:13:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T15:13:24","slug":"best-dropper-posts-in-2022-20-recommendations-and-our-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/best-dropper-posts-in-2022-20-recommendations-and-our-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Best dropper posts in 2022 | 20 recommendations and our buyer\u2019s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Alex Evans\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Friday, 14 October 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>The best dropper posts are a good example of how fast and far mountain bike technology evolves. Fewer than 10 years ago, a seatpost that moved up and down was a rarity, but it\u2019s near impossible to find a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mountain-bike-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-you\/&quot;\">mountain bike<\/a> without one now.<\/p>\n<p>A dropper post is a must-have these days if you\u2019re riding anything remotely technical, opening up a far wider range of riding \u2013 without having to stop and manually move your post up and down when tackling steep trails.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got a wide range of <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/&quot;\">dropper post reviews<\/a> on BikeRadar and this list represents the best of the best. Whether you\u2019re looking to fit a dropper post to your bike for the first time or upgrade your current dropper, you\u2019ll find something here.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on what to look out for when buying a dropper post, read our full buyer\u2019s guide at the bottom of this article.<\/p>\n<h2>Crankbrothers Highline 7<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">5.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" highline=\"\" not=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Crank-Bros-Highline-7-01-5bbb64a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-434127\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Crank-Bros-Highline-7-01-5bbb64a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Once out on the trail, it was a top performer.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy McCandlish \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3270 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 516g (without remote and cable)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 100mm, 125mm*, 150mm, 170mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters<\/strong>: 30.9mm, 31.6mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 417mm (125mm travel)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>With the Highline 7, it looks as though Crankbrothers has nailed performance, reliability and ease of fitment.<\/p>\n<p>The post\u2019s construction screams quality and it was very simple to fit to our test bikes thanks to the cable\u2019s nipple attaching to the post end, with the lever clamping the cable at the other end.<\/p>\n<p>The stack height \u2013 the distance from the bottom of the post\u2019s collar to the centre of the seat rails \u2013 was impressively short at 50mm, too.<\/p>\n<p>Although the remote was \u00a355 extra, we thought it was well worth it, thanks to its smooth action and adjustable angle.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Crankbrothers\u2019 posts had a reputation for being unreliable, but we had no such experiences with the Highline 7, and should the worst happen, it\u2019s backed by the brand\u2019s four-year warranty.<\/p>\n<p>Top-quality Trelleborg sealing and igus glide bearings mean performance is impressively smooth, easily controlled and consistent even on the longest, dirtiest rides or after an extended rest. Although the return speed isn\u2019t adjustable, a \u2018soft push\u2019 of the lever makes the seatpost return slower.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/crankbrothers-highline-7-dropper-post-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Crankbrothers Highline 7 dropper post review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals for the Crankbrothers Highline<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Crankbrothers\" highline=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>OneUp V2 Dropper Post<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">5.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" v2=\"\" dropper=\"\" post=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/07\/OneUp-V2-Dropper-Post-and-OneUp-Dropper-Post-Remote-V2-1-827baa5.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The V2 has up to 210mm of drop.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Alex Evans<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3179 as tested (plus \u00a342 for OneUp Dropper Post Remote V2)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 579g (without remote and cable \u2013 remote: 48g)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 120mm, 150mm, 180mm, 210mm*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters (* tested)<\/strong>: 30.9mm*, 31.6mm, 34.9mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 554mm (210mm travel)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The OneUp V2 dropper\u2019s party piece is how it lets riders substantially increase their post\u2019s travel, meaning the seat can be lower on the descents while returning to the same position at full extension, without the equivalent increase in post stack height.<\/p>\n<p>OneUp\u2019s done this by making the post\u2019s body, seal head and seat clamp as slim as possible and the 210mm travel post was shorter than RockShox\u2019 Reverb B1 150mm travel post by 34mm. It\u2019s impressive stuff.<\/p>\n<p>To boot, the V2 doesn\u2019t cost a fortune and we had no issues with it sticking or feeling lumpy during the testing period. It also made us wonder why we haven\u2019t upgraded to a longer travel, shorter stack post sooner!<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/oneup-v2-dropper-post-with-oneup-dropper-post-remote-v2-review\/&quot;\">Read our full OneUp V2 dropper post review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;OneUp\" v2=\"\" dropper=\"\" post=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>BikeYoke Divine<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" divine=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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return speed won\u2019t be as fast as some riders prefer, but this is a top-quality post.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Mick Kirkman \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: from \u00a3270 \/ \u20ac300 \/ $289 (plus from \u00a345 \/ \u20ac45 for remote)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 491g (30.9x160mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 125, 160*, 185mm (adjustable in 5mm increments)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters (* tested)<\/strong>: 30.9*, 31.6mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 517mm (185mm travel)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>BikeYoke\u2019s Divine is one of the best posts out there \u2013 the less sophisticated hydraulics make it a little cheaper, but more importantly, allow easy travel adjustment.<\/p>\n<p>It still has the German brand\u2019s auto-refresh mechanism, to \u2018bleed\u2019 itself and prevent sponginess, along with its super-slim collar.<\/p>\n<p>The neat ability to twist the bottom activator out of the way of bottle bosses and other seat tube interruptions allows maximum insertion, and you can reduce the drop in 5mm increments using the included spacers.<\/p>\n<p>Because of higher operating pressures, the longer Triggy Alpha remote is recommended to exert more leverage.<\/p>\n<p>The return speed won\u2019t be as fast as some riders prefer, but this is a top-quality, lightweight post that\u2019s smooth, easy to service and totally reliable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;BikeYoke\" divine=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>BikeYoke Revive 2.0<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" 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type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-637048\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/07\/BikeYoke-Revive-2.0-01-d919a15.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The BikeYoke Revive 2.0 dropper seatpost is seriously long at 213mm.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3299-\u00a3365 as tested (without dropper lever)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 642g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 125mm, 160mm, 185mm, 213mm*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters (* tested)<\/strong>: 30.9mm, 31.6mm*, 34.9mm (Revive Max)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 397mm (125mm travel), 467mm (160mm travel), 517mm (185mm travel), 582mm (213mm travel)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>As far as we are aware, the BikeYoke Revive 2.0 is the longest dropper post on the market with 213mm of travel and a 582mm max length in its biggest size, which is good news for those with long legs.<\/p>\n<p>The low stack height keeps the post out of the way when it\u2019s down, providing plenty of room to move your body around when descending.<\/p>\n<p>The BikeYoke Revive 2.0 has always been praised for its smooth action, and our testing led us to think that this could well be the best feeling cable-operated dropper around, with a precise and light lever feel.<\/p>\n<p>The BikeYoke Revive 2.0 doesn\u2019t come with a dropper lever included, and this will cost an extra \u00a365 on top of the initial \u00a3299\u2013\u00a3365 outlay (depending on stroke length).<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the post doesn\u2019t use an IFP (internal floating piston) like some other brands. This means fewer seals, less friction and less to go wrong, but it does mean the oil can mix with the air resulting in sponginess. A 4mm bolt underneath the saddle clamp makes it easy to refresh the post, but the necessity of this could be offputting for some.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/bikeyoke-revive-2-review\/&quot;\">Read our full BikeYoke Revive 2.0 dropper post review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;bikeyoke\" revive=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>Bontrager Line Elite<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" line=\"\" elite=\"\" dropper=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/07\/Bontrager-Line-Elite-dropper-seatpost-01-054568d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Bontrager Line Elite comes with a dropper lever included.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3300 \/ $330 \/ AU$440\/ \u20ac350 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 558g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 100mm, 130mm, 150mm, 170mm*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters (* tested)<\/strong>: 30.9mm, 31.6mm*, 34.9mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 340mm (100mm travel), 400mm (130mm travel), 440mm (150mm travel), 480mm (170mm travel)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Bontrager Line Elite is the higher-specced of two dropper seat posts from the brand, with the lower being the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/seatpost-and-seat-pin\/bontrager-drop-line-dropper-seatpost-review\/&quot;\">Bontrager Drop Line<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This model has Bontrager\u2019s MaxFlow cartridge, which makes for faster and smoother action.<\/p>\n<p>The price includes a dropper lever, which works with Shimano I-spec and SRAM Matchmaker levers, but we found the lever to feel spongy when using it in testing.<\/p>\n<p>This dropper post has a greater stack height than others at 62mm, providing less clearance when the post is dropped.<\/p>\n<p>A nice touch is the adjustable travel height. You can change the travel by 10-30mm by placing a spacer underneath the post\u2019s collar.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the Bontrager Line Elite is hard to fault, performing without issue in testing and proving easy to install.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/bontrager-line-elite-dropper-seatpost-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Bontrager Line Elite dropper seatpost review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;bontrager\" line=\"\" elite=\"\" dropper=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>Brand-X Ascend II<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" ascend=\"\" ii=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-434017\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Brand-X-Ascend-II-01-8e99961.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> It\u2019s great to see the 27.2 option if you are running a skinnier posted bike.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy McCandlish \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3140 \/ $150\u00a0 \/AU$220\/ \u20ac155 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 618g (without remote and cable)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length<\/strong>: 150mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters<\/strong>: 27.2mm, 30.9mm, 31.6mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 390mm (105mm travel), 400mm (125mm travel), 449mm (150mm travel)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Thanks to its cable barrel attachment at the post end, the Ascend II doesn\u2019t require accurate trimming of the inner and outer cables. The Ascend II is an externally-routed cable dropper, although an internally-routed cable option \u2014 the Ascend XL \u2014 is also available.<\/p>\n<p>The Ascend II impressed us on the trails with a near-perfect return speed, impressively shaped and easy-to-use remote, and reliable action. Although the supplied cable didn\u2019t last long in wet conditions, suffering from corrosion, simply replacing it with a better quality cable would solve that issue.<\/p>\n<p>Although the Ascend II is impressively cheap, it\u2019s almost identical to <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/race-face-aeffect-r-dropper-post-review\/&quot;\">Race Face Aeffect-R<\/a> and Syncros post. If you\u2019re after a bargain, then, look no further.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/brand-x-ascend-ii-dropper-post-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Brand-X Ascend dropper post review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Brand-X\" ascend=\"\" ii=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>Brand-X Ascend XL<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" ascend=\"\" xl=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-609334\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Brand-X-Ascend-XL-dropper-01-a8a5b48.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The updated Brand-X Ascend boasts a larger shaft diameter (reducing flex), an additional DU bushing and upgraded internals.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price: <\/strong>\u00a3170 \/ $180 \/ AU$275 \/ \u20ac190 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 668g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested): <\/strong>170mm, 200mm*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters (* tested):<\/strong> 30.9mm*, 31.6mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length:<\/strong> 499mm (170mm travel), 559mm (200mm travel)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Priced under \u00a3200 for a long-travel dropper, the Brand-X Ascend XL is hard to beat. The 200mm version, in particular, is a good bet for taller riders.<\/p>\n<p>Brand-X has increased the shaft diameter and improved the internals in the Ascend XL for less flex and a smoother action.<\/p>\n<p>The post comes with a shifter-style under-bar remote and internal cable routing, unlike the regular Ascend (also included in this guide), which has external routing.<\/p>\n<p>Although the post isn\u2019t light, it proved to be reliable over months of use. Stack height isn\u2019t bad, but fitting might be an issue if you have a kinked or extra-tall seat tube.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/brand-x-ascend-xl-dropper-seatpost-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Brand-X Ascend XL dropper post review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Brand-X\" ascend=\"\" xl=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>Fox Transfer Performance Elite<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" transfer=\"\" performance=\"\" elite=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The new Fox Transfer Performance Elite is lighter than before and is now available with 200mm of travel.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3339 \/ $309 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 636g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 175mm*, 200mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters (* tested)<\/strong>: 30.9mm, 31.6mm*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 308.6mm (100mm travel), 363.5mm (125mm travel), 418.3mm (150mm), 475.1mm (175mm travel), 530.7mm (200mm travel)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Fox has updated its reliable Transfer dropper post, reducing weight, insertion depths and adding a 200mm travel option. It\u2019s also released a new 1x bar remote and has made internals easier to service.<\/p>\n<p>One of our favourite new additions is the low-profile seat clamp which keeps the stack height at a minimal 44mm and frees up plenty of space to move your body around on steep descents.<\/p>\n<p>Installation and adjustment are very easy and the cam-operated actuator makes for a light feel.<\/p>\n<p>The new 1x remote was smooth throughout testing and can be mounted either directly to the bar or Shimano I-Spec or SRAM Matchmaker brake levers. The only downside is the lever isn\u2019t included and will cost an extra \u00a375.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/2021-fox-transfer-performance-elite-dropper-post-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Fox Transfer Performance Elite dropper post review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;fox\" transfer=\"\" performance=\"\" elite=\"\" dropper=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>RockShox Reverb AXS<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" reverb=\"\" axs=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/02\/RockShox-Reverb-AXS-wireless-dropper-post-01-ef9cb7d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> SRAM reckons the post lasts around 40 hours of ride time before it\u2019ll need charging.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3700 \/ $800 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 650g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 100mm, 125mm, 150mm*, 175mm, 200mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters<\/strong>: 30.9mm, 31.6mm, 34.9mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 440mm<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>As RockShox\u2019s halo dropper post, it comes as little surprise that the Reverb AXS is a top-scorer. Building on the hydraulic Reverb\u2019s performance, the electrical AXS takes the simplicity of use one step further.<\/p>\n<p>The button\u2019s especially light and easy to push, and the post doesn\u2019t require the physical depression of a lever to actuate, making its use more intuitive to operate even over rough, jolty terrain.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of cables makes fitting easy and it would be possible to share this one post across many bikes. After months of abuse in adverse British weather, it\u2019s still running as it should.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/seatpost-and-seat-pin\/rockshox-reverb-axs-wireless-dropper-post-review\/&quot;\">Read our full RockShox Reverb AXS review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Rockshox\" reverb=\"\" axs=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>RockShox Reverb Stealth C1 with 1x remote<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" reverb=\"\" c1=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Reverb Stealth comes in 30.9, 31.6 and 34.9mm diameters.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy McCandlish \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3395 \/ $400 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 516g (including remote and cable)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 100mm, 125mm, 150mm*, 170mm, 200mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters<\/strong>: 30.9mm, 31.6mm, 34.9mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 519mm<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Reverb\u2019s popularity comes as no surprise thanks to the number of different travel and diameters available. This latest iteration improves on reliability and reduces the post\u2019s overall length and stack height, while keeping travel figures the same.<\/p>\n<p>Plenty of accessories \u2013 including a bleed kit and MMX matchmaker system \u2013 are included in the box.<\/p>\n<p>When previous iterations of the Reverb were slammed for top-stroke bounce issues, RockShox went back to the drawing board and added Vent Valve Technology to the latest model. This lets you \u2018bleed\u2019 the system of air if it starts to sag, without needing to attach syringes.<\/p>\n<p>The latest Reverb appears to have hit the sweet-spot of performance, reliability and user serviceability.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/rockshox-reverb-stealth-c1-dropper-with-1x-remote-review\/&quot;\">Read the full RockShox Reverb Stealth C1 1x remote dropper post review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;RockShox\" reverb=\"\" c1=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>Vecnum NIVO 212 TRAVELFIT<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" nivo=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Vecnum-NIVO-212-TRAVELFIT-dropper-seatpost-01-d35ad7e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> With 212mm of drop, this is one of the longest-travel dropper seatposts you can buy.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u20ac427.93 (approx \u00a3388) as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 530g (212mm post and remote)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 122mm, 152mm, 182mm, 212mm*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters (* tested)<\/strong>: 30.9mm*, 31.6mm, 34.9 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 571mm<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Vecnum NIVO is available in four lengths and the 212mm version we tested is one of the longest-travel seatposts available on the market. 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https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-700030\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/09\/MBK411group.postxlc-7a42d81.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The SP-T13B has an excellent reliability record.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Mick Kirkman \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3209 \/ \u20ac169.99 as tested (inc. remote)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 583g (30.9x150mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 100, 125, 150mm* (adjustable in 5mm increments)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters (* tested)<\/strong>: 30.9*, 31.6mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 459mm<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The in-house brand of the huge Accell group (who distribute Raleigh, Lapierre, Haibike), XLC gets close to value-leaders Brand-X on price. With a maximum drop of 150mm, the SP-T13B isn\u2019t the best for taller riders, but is internally adjustable in 5mm increments for perfect extension up to that height.<\/p>\n<p>It has an excellent reliability record, which is unsurprising because there\u2019s not much to go wrong with a sealed cartridge and an actuator that looks identical to the Ascend\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>This post has a slightly more solid feel and smoother action, though. That\u2019s due in part to less side-to-side shaft play, but also the stiffer and more positive-feeling forged-alloy, sealed-bearing \u2018Blaster\u2019 remote.<\/p>\n<p>The collar isn\u2019t the shallowest and the height markings look naff, but this is a proven product with a quality remote for a bargain price.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;XLC\" all=\"\" mtn=\"\" sp-t13b=\"\" dropper=\"\" seatpost=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>9Point8 Fall Line<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" fall=\"\" line=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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150mm, 175mm, 200mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters<\/strong>: 30.9mm, 31.6mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 455mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal length<\/strong>: 245mm<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>One of the longest posts on the market, the Fall Line is light and loaded with great features, but we\u2019ve had irritating leakage issues with our samples.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018DropLoc\u2019 cable shuttle needs to be set up exactly right, but having the cable anchored at the lever end makes it easier, and once you\u2019ve got it sorted the whole mechanism can be unscrewed for easy removal\/refitting.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a wide range of stroke lengths, with super-long 175mm and 200mm versions available for an extra \u00a340. 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Crankbrothers-Highline-XCGravel-dropper-01-05229bc.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Crankbrothers Highline XC\/Gravel Dropper seatpost is a short-travel option.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price: <\/strong>\u00a3225 \/ $250 \/ AU$425 \/ \u20ac250 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length :<\/strong> 60mm, 80mm, 100mm, 125mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameter: <\/strong>27.2mm<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Crankbrothers Highline dropper seatpost is designed for cross-country cycling and gravel riding, so it comes in a narrow 27.2mm diameter and with relatively short stroke lengths at 60mm to 125mm.<\/p>\n<p>There is a quick-connect system for the cable and while this is straightforward, it\u2019s worth spending some time to get the installation right.<\/p>\n<p>Despite using the post through a wet winter, the seatpost action remained smooth and we found using it on a Santa Cruz Stigmata made a brilliant bike even better.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most ingenious aspects of the Crankbrothers dropper system is the dual-action dropper lever, which can be used with your forefingers when riding on the top of the bars or by your thumb on the drops. Unfortunately, it isn\u2019t included in the Highline\u2019s price and will need to be purchased separately for \u00a0\u00a349 \/ $50 \/ AU$125.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/crankbrothers-highline-xc-gravel-dropper-review\/&quot;\">Read our full Crankbrothers Highline XC\/Gravel Dropper review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;crankbrothers\" highline=\"\" xc=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>e*thirteen Vario Infinite<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" thirteen=\"\" vario=\"\" infinite=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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tested):<\/strong> 120mm-150mm, 150mm-180mm*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameter:<\/strong> 30.9mm, 31.6mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length:<\/strong> 535mm<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>e*thirteen\u2019s post offers 30mm of tool-free travel adjustment in 5mm increments, without needing to remove the post from the bike. It\u2019s quick and easy to adjust, although we questioned how often you\u2019d change your travel after the initial setup.<\/p>\n<p>The post\u2019s stanchion and head are forged as a single piece to add rigidity, although the post did develop some play during testing. e*thirteen says its gas-sprung cartridge is designed to reduce the force needed to drop the saddle. We did find return speed a little slow though and it isn\u2019t adjustable.<\/p>\n<p>We really liked the Vario remote, which is sold separately for \u00a350 and has an angle-adjustable paddle. It comes with a standard bar clamp and is also <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/sram-matchmaker-x\/&quot;\">SRAM Matchmaker<\/a> compatible.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/ethirteen-vario-infinite-dropper-post-review\/&quot;\">Read our full e*thirteen Vario Infinite review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;e*thirteen\" vario=\"\" infinite=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>Fox Transfer Factory 2020<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" transfer=\"\" factory=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> 2020 Fox Transfer 175mm dropper post.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Russell Burton<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3438 \/ $409 \/ AU$658 \/ \u20ac498 (including lever)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 646g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 175mm*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters (* tested)<\/strong>: 30.9mm, 31.6mm*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 505.7mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal length<\/strong>: 298.5mm<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If you can afford it, Fox\u2019s Transfer is a robust, sweet-performing post that can be switched between internal and external routing.<\/p>\n<p>It uses a typical hook-ended actuator lever design, but cable clamping and cutting are done at the lever end, making it a much easier process.<\/p>\n<p>The light-action remote lever is available in under-bar shifter style or vertical \u2018universal\u2019 format too. You do have to buy that separately at \u00a369 on top of the \u00a3369 post cost, which seems steep given its average, wobbly-from-new design.<\/p>\n<p>Fox recently announced the addition of a 175mm stroke length post to the Transfer lineup, which is compatible with the Race Face 1x lever, and the new post and remote will cost the same as the other length models.<\/p>\n<p>The function is silky-smooth though, with excellent speed and position control. Every Transfer we\u2019ve used has stayed that way indefinitely, no matter how bad the conditions or minimal the maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>That makes the high price a reasonable investment, and the Performance version skips the gold Kashima coating of the Factory post to save \u00a350. You can even switch to external operation using an actuator at the collar.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/2020-fox-transfer-factory-175mm-dropper-post-review\/&quot;\">Read our full 2020 Fox Transfer Factory review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals for the Fox Transfer Factory<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Fox\" transfer=\"\" factory=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>KS LEV Integra<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" lev=\"\" integra=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/KS-Lev-Integra-01-5b4791b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> On the bike, the infinite adjustment of the post was smooth and the return was controlled rather than gunshot fast.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy McCandlish \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3290 \/ AU$500 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 484g (without remote and cable)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 100mm, 125mm*, 150mm, 175mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters<\/strong>: 27.2mm, 30.9mm, 31.6mm, 34.9mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 450mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal length<\/strong>: 250mm<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>KS\u2019s LEV is light, well priced, flex-free, available in lots of options and more reliable than most of its rivals. It\u2019s been on the market for a while now, so we\u2019ve had plenty of time to work out what it is \u2013 and isn\u2019t \u2013 good at.<\/p>\n<p>Its large-diameter upper shaft means it flexes noticeably less than most posts when pedalling in longer lengths and on bikes with slack seat angles.<\/p>\n<p>The low weight will appeal to XC\/trail riders, and there\u2019s even a 27.2mm version (100mm stroke) for hardtails and older frames. It\u2019s got a smooth and easily controlled stroke with a solid top-out thunk that leaves no doubt that it has re-extended.<\/p>\n<p>Pricing is okay too, with a 100\/125mm model at \u00a3290, 150mm at \u00a3310 and 175mm at \u00a3340. KS\u2019s shifter-style \u2018Southpaw\u2019 lever (\u00a337 alloy, \u00a359 carbon) is much nicer to use than the short \u2018universal\u2019 knuckle lever that comes as standard.<\/p>\n<p>The way that the post extends if you pick the bike up by the saddle is a pet hate of some people. We do still occasionally get LEVs that need a nudge or pull to extend them too, but that\u2019s less common than it used to be.<\/p>\n<p>Our main criticism of the LEV is how the cable is mounted \u2013 it\u2019s clamped at the post end instead of the lever. This means accurate cable tension and length is needed to get it working well and it takes longer to set up than posts where the cable is clamped at the remote end.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/ks-lev-integra-dropper-post-review-2\/&quot;\">Read the full KS LEV Integra dropper post review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals for the KS LEV Integra<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;KS\" lev=\"\" integra=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>PNW Loam<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" loam=\"\" dropper=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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PNW\u2019s Loam dropper post builds on an already extensive component range that offers good value across the board.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3146 \/ $199 \/ \u20ac170 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 524g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 125mm, 150mm*, 170mm, 200mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters (* tested)<\/strong>: 30.9mm, 31.6mm*, 34.9mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 385mm (125mm travel), 440mm (150mm travel), 480mm (170mm travel), 540mm (200mm travel)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>PNW offers good value for money across its range of products and its Loam dropper post is no exception.<\/p>\n<p>The dropper post performed well through testing and the Loam lever (which is sold separately for \u00a350 \/ $69 \/ \u20ac59) has a positive and predictable feel.<\/p>\n<p>The Loam dropper comes with some nifty features including 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type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Syncros-Duncan-Dropper-2-01-88f04c3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-433871\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Syncros-Duncan-Dropper-2-01-88f04c3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The smooth black finish felt robust and it\u2019s yet to have a mark on it even a month or two down the line.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3210 \/ $230 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 562g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length (* tested)<\/strong>: 125mm, 150mm*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters<\/strong>: 31.6mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 458mm<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Because the Duncan Dropper 2.0 comes in solely one diameter (31.6mm), it\u2019s only possible to fit it to bikes with a 31.6mm or larger (by adding a shim) diameter seatpost. Further restrictions in available travel options also limit choice.<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re lucky enough to have a bike with a seat tube that it\u2019ll fit and you need either a 125mm or 150mm travel post, the Duncan Dropper 2.0 is a cracking performer.<\/p>\n<p>With the remote included with the post, a smooth and predictable action, and an easy-to-use and reliable two-bolt seat clamp, there are few reasons to not spend your cash on the Duncan.<\/p>\n<p>It does appear to be pretty similar to Race Face\u2019s Aeffect-R and Brand-X\u2019s Ascend II posts, the latter of which costs around \u00a360 less and, in our opinion, has a better remote and cabling. If you\u2019re dead set on the Syncros you can\u2019t go wrong, but there are similar posts out there for less money, so shop wisely.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/syncros-duncan-dropper-2-0\/&quot;\">Read the full Syncros Duncan Dropper 2.0 seatpost review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals for the Syncros Dropper 2.0<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Syncros\" duncan=\"\" dropper=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>X-Fusion Manic<\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" manic=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/x_fusion_manix_dropper_seatpost-1547486546186-z67suy2mq1ze-04c5f28.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C349&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> An excellent, cost-effective post from X Fusion.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Immediate Media Co<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a3220 as tested<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight (claimed)<\/strong>: 672g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke length<\/strong>: 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 170mm*<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameters<\/strong>: 30.9mm, 31.6mm, 24.9mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max length<\/strong>: 478mm (170mm travel)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal length<\/strong>: 290mm<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The latest Manic is proving to be an excellent, cost-effective post.<\/p>\n<p>While the neat shifter-style remote wobbles a bit from new, it has plenty of leverage for such a light action. The stroke is smooth and easily controlled in both directions, with reasonable return speed and an easily felt top-out clunk.<\/p>\n<p>While the Manic was updated fairly recently, all the reliability feedback we\u2019ve had from users has been excellent so far. Replacing the sealed-cartridge internals only costs \u00a320 if there\u2019s an issue.<\/p>\n<p>The cable can unhook if you move the post in the frame without keeping it taut, but we\u2019re assured there\u2019s a fix imminent for that glitch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals for the X-Fusion Manic<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;X-Fusion\" manic=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;m101-summary&quot;\" style=\"&quot;padding:\" data-type=\"&quot;m101-summary&quot;\" data-template=\"&quot;vuealekrjm&quot;\" data-title=\"&quot;Round\" up=\"\" of=\"\" the=\"\" best=\"\" deals=\"\"\/>\n<hr\/><h2>Dropper post buyer\u2019s guide: what to look for<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h3>What is a dropper seatpost?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/10\/Specialized-Stumpjumper-Evo-S-Works-52-467a80b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/10\/Specialized-Stumpjumper-Evo-S-Works-52-467a80b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/10\/Specialized-Stumpjumper-Evo-S-Works-52-467a80b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> A dropper enables you to move the saddle out of the way when descending or riding technical terrain.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Ian Lean \/ Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>A dropper post is a height-adjustable seatpost that enables you to lower your saddle quickly and easily on the fly by pushing a handlebar-mounted remote.<\/p>\n<h3>Why do mountain bikers use dropper seatposts?<\/h3>\n<p>Mountain biking is a dynamic sport with riders moving all around the bike. Dropping your saddle down gives you much more space to get behind the seat on steep downhill sections, moving your weight back on the bike.<\/p>\n<p>Dropper posts aren\u2019t just for getting rad on the descents; a tap of the remote lever pops your saddle back up to the correct height for efficient pedalling, all without having to stop.<\/p>\n<p>Having the ability to gain standover height is beneficial for nearly every type of mountain biking. In fact, even <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gravel-bikes\/&quot;\">gravel<\/a> and <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-cyclocross-bikes\/&quot;\">cyclocross<\/a> riders are embracing the added control, where being able to switch quickly from grinding uphill to attacking a descent is essential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>How much travel do I need?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Brand-X-Ascend-XL-dropper-01-a8a5b48.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Longer-travel dropper posts are now more common.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Travel refers to how much the post slides up and down, and it dictates just how far out of the way you\u2019ll be able to get your saddle while still having the best position for pedalling.<\/p>\n<p>Less expensive posts often have less travel. The longer the travel, the stronger and more precise the internal mechanisms have to be.<\/p>\n<p>The starting point for most dropper posts is 100mm. That amount of drop makes a noticeable difference, but we\u2019ve found that longer-travel posts do a much better job of maximising the clearance while maintaining a proper seated pedalling height.<\/p>\n<p>The typical amount of drop is around 125mm to 170mm of travel, which works well for most riders.<\/p>\n<p>Longer-travel posts do exist, from 170mm up to 210mm, but they can be difficult to use for shorter riders or on certain bike frames. That said, longer-travel posts are becoming more and more common as technology improves and bike manufacturers design frames with shorter seat tubes.<\/p>\n<p>To figure out how long a drop you can use, measure your existing seatpost from the saddle rail to the top of seat collar, then compare this to the length of the dropper post from the saddle rail to below the post\u2019s collar.<\/p>\n<p>If the number is the same or less, you\u2019re in business. If the dropper post\u2019s length is longer, you\u2019ll have to use another option.<\/p>\n<h3>Fixed or infinite travel adjustment?<\/h3>\n<p>There are two travel styles for dropper posts: those that have fixed height settings where the post stops (20mm down, 75mm down, etc), and those that do not, often referred to as stepless or infinitely adjustable.<\/p>\n<p>Stepless posts enable you to stop the saddle anywhere within the post\u2019s travel range. The majority of posts on the market are stepless designs.<\/p>\n<h3>Dropper seatpost internal workings<\/h3>\n<p>All posts require some sort of spring to return the saddle to the fully upright position and a locking mechanism to hold it in place.<\/p>\n<p>Early designs simply used coil springs and pins to do the job, but these were less refined and often returned the saddle back towards your bottom at an unnerving speed.<\/p>\n<p>You can still find mechanically locking designs with an air spring, but most dropper posts now use a fully sealed hydraulic cartridge that contains both a pressurised charge and a mechanism that allows the adjustment.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of advantages to this, namely that the body of the post, which needs to cope with very heavy loads, doesn\u2019t also have to be airtight and so lower-friction seals can be used for a lighter action.<\/p>\n<p>If something does go wrong with the post, it\u2019s also much quicker and easier to switch in a replacement cartridge rather than repairing the entire post.<\/p>\n<h3>Dropper seatpost remotes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/01\/ethirteen-Vario-Infinite-dropper-and-ethirteen-Vario-1x-Remote-11-8e3b509.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/01\/ethirteen-Vario-Infinite-dropper-and-ethirteen-Vario-1x-Remote-11-8e3b509.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/01\/ethirteen-Vario-Infinite-dropper-and-ethirteen-Vario-1x-Remote-11-8e3b509.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Most dropper post remotes are sited on the handlebar.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Alex Evans<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>On most droppers, lowering the saddle is done by a handlebar-mounted remote.<\/p>\n<p>The remote lever commonly sits under the bar, taking the place of the front shifter paddles on bikes equipped with a single-ring drivetrain. On bikes with a front shifter, remotes that integrate into the lock-on grip collar or sit above the bar are available.<\/p>\n<p>SRAM\u2019s <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/sram-matchmaker-x\/&quot;\">Matchmaker<\/a> and <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/shimano-i-spec-a-b-and-ii-mounts-explained\/&quot;\">Shimano\u2019s I-Spec<\/a> standards allow you to combine a dropper and brake lever on one mount to keep the handlebar tidy.<\/p>\n<p>On bargain-priced dropper posts, the lever may be just under the saddle on the post\u2019s head. The obvious downside to this style is having to take a hand off the bar, something you don\u2019t want to do when riding into a section worthy of dropping the saddle.<\/p>\n<p>Most remotes on the market use a cable to operate them but some, such as the RockShox Reverb, use a hydraulic system.<\/p>\n<p>There are drawbacks and benefits to each. Cables are cheap and easy to replace if they fail, but over time they become stiffer to use as dirt enters them.<\/p>\n<p>That isn\u2019t a problem for hydraulic units, but they are much harder to fix should you damage one in the field.<\/p>\n<h3>Cable routing<\/h3>\n<p>The overwhelming majority of dropper post cables are internally routed. This requires a hole in the frame to route the cable up through the seat tube \u2013 virtually every modern mountain bike, and the latest gravel bikes, have this option.<\/p>\n<p>The other cable option is an external cable that either attaches at the dropper post\u2019s collar or up at the head where the saddle attaches.<\/p>\n<p>Benefits of an internally routed cable include clean looks, better protection from dirt and debris, and zero cable movement when dropping the post. But, like any internally routed cable, set up can be tricky, and swapping cables and housing can be a chore.<\/p>\n<p>The upsides to an externally routed cable are compatibility with any frame and a simpler setup. The negatives deal primarily with cables that attach to the seatpost head, because the cable can interfere with the bike\u2019s rear tyre or hit your leg if not routed carefully.<\/p>\n<p>The final option does away with the cable completely \u2013 the RockShox Reverb AXS is an example of a dropper post that uses a wireless, electronic system. Removing the mechanical cable from the equation makes installation easy and also makes swapping the seatpost from bike to bike a reality, provided they share the same seatpost diameter.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Alex Evans Published: Friday, 14 October 2022 at 12:00 am The best dropper posts are a good example of how fast and far mountain bike technology evolves. Fewer than 10 years ago, a seatpost that moved up and down was a rarity, but it\u2019s near impossible to find a mountain bike without one now. 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