Dropper Posts: Things are hotting up

[droo]

Part of the reason the Crap Brothers Joplin was such a disaster of note was the seat clamp / tilt design. 10 Years later and Pro copies it. 

 

So did Giant.

 

The main reason the Crap Bros one was *** is because of who made it. Lovely looking kit, but utter rubbish.

[Eddy Gordo]

Eightpins' Integrated Dropper Post

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb13891531/p5pb13891531.jpg

 

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/eightpins-integrated-dropper-post-eurobike-2016.html

Edited September 2, 2016 by Eddy Gordo

[slickandtyred]

Ordered an internal routed dropper. Going to have to drill hole near bottom of seat tube or possibly drill through bottom bottle cage hole.

 

Advice from those who HAVE done this would appreciated. Would you do it again?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Isn't Pro Koryak owned by Shimano?

yes, it's their accessories and non drivetrain componentry 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Eightpins' Integrated Dropper Post

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb13891531/p5pb13891531.jpg

 

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/pinkbike-poll-loud-hubs-yes-or-no-2016.html

 

This looks particularly interesting. 

[Eddy Gordo]

This looks particularly interesting. 

It does doesnt it. 

Sorry for the wrong link though, I have corrected it.

[splat]

KS electronic dropper comes to life

 

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Eurobike-2016-54-600x400.jpg

 

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Eurobike-2016-52-600x400.jpg

 

http://www.bikerumor.com/2016/09/01/ks-lev-circuit-electronic-dropper-charged-for-production-175mm-lev-and-light-weight-lev-ci-carbon/

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

KS electronic dropper comes to life

 

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Eurobike-2016-54-600x400.jpg

 

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Eurobike-2016-52-600x400.jpg

 

http://www.bikerumor.com/2016/09/01/ks-lev-circuit-electronic-dropper-charged-for-production-175mm-lev-and-light-weight-lev-ci-carbon/

love the idea of an electronically actuated dropper. Makes so much sense. 

[Skylark]

love the idea of an electronically actuated dropper. Makes so much sense.

Also makes swopping one post between multiple bikes a breeze, is the wireless via Bluetooth?

[AlanD]

Ordered an internal routed dropper. Going to have to drill hole near bottom of seat tube or possibly drill through bottom bottle cage hole.

 

Advice from those who HAVE done this would appreciated. Would you do it again?

I have drilledbmy 26er frame for Stealth routing and it worked like a charm.

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/161454-drilling-frame-for-stealth-routing/?fromsearch=1

[slickandtyred]

Thanks AlanD. I read the other thread. I note you drilled on the back side of the seat tube. Have you not had debris ingress being splashed up from rear wheel ?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Also makes swopping one post between multiple bikes a breeze, is the wireless via Bluetooth?

I think so, yes.

[AlanD]

Thanks AlanD. I read the other thread. I note you drilled on the back side of the seat tube. Have you not had debris ingress being splashed up from rear wheel ?

What i did was tape the hole as well as i could to prevent debris getting in there. You can buy grommets to try fit in the hole. So far i have not had any issues with it. Can send you a pic of how i taped it up if you like

[slickandtyred]

All good thanks. Will probably do the tape/grommet option. Drilling into the back of the tube is a whack easier as far as access for the drill goes.

 

Awaiting delivery of the dropper I ordered

What i did was tape the hole as well as i could to prevent debris getting in there. You can buy grommets to try fit in the hole. So far i have not had any issues with it. Can send you a pic of how i taped it up if you like

Edited September 3, 2016 by slickandtyred

[BaGearA]

All good thanks. Will probably do the tape/grommet option. Drilling into the back of the tube is a whack easier as far as access for the drill goes.

 

Awaiting delivery of the dropper I ordered

Second on the gromments have seen them used before and they work great!

[AlanD]

All good thanks. Will probably do the tape/grommet option. Drilling into the back of the tube is a whack easier as far as access for the drill goes.

 

Awaiting delivery of the dropper I ordered

 

So much easier at the back and the routing can be done neater. I route the cable under the bb, piggy backed on the rear RD cable and up into the FD cable guide thingy. Worked out lekker