Dropper Posts: Things are hotting up

[Iwan Kemp]

MARZOCCHI ESPRESSO DROPPER POST 

http://www.bikerumor.com/2015/03/18/tpe15-marzocchi-espresso-dropper-post-drops-in-plus-new-enduro-xc-shocks-and-more/

 

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/marzocchi-espresso-dropper-seatpost-details01-600x474.jpg

[Hairy]

Like the look of the fork, rear can and dropper combo from Marzocchi 

[Cycle Factory]

We are excited to announce the arrival of the Forca Mechanical Dropper Post available for bikes with 27.2mm or 31.6mm seatposts! If your bike has a 30.9 diameter then you can buy a 27.2 with a shim.

 

http://cyclefactory.co.za/forca-dropper-post/

 

 

[Flowta]

We are excited to announce the arrival of the Forca Mechanical Dropper Post available for bikes with 27.2mm or 31.6mm seatposts! If your bike has a 30.9 diameter then you can buy a 27.2 with a shim.

 

http://cyclefactory.co.za/forca-dropper-post/

 

 

 

What price are you looking at for these?

[Cycle Factory]

What price are you looking at for these?

 

R1,950 including free fitment for the Cape Town guys. Or, for that matter, any one willing or able to pop in at our shop.

[Skylark]

R1,950 including free fitment for the Cape Town guys. Or, for that matter, any one willing or able to pop in at our shop.

Your website says "The German designed and manufactured Forca".

So it's manufactured in Germany?

[popcorn_skollie]

A friend of mine just imported a few of these and is selling them at VERY competitive prices. PM for details.

He has used the product himself for 2 years. 

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61Enw17CgaL._SL1500_.jpg

Tmars Mechanical dropper with remote

27.2 and 31.6 diametre

110mm drop

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/129310-mechanical-dropper-seatpost/

[popcorn_skollie]

An Average Riders Review of the TMARS Dropper Post

 

http://www.pinkbike.com/u/swayze88/blog/an-average-riders-review-of-the-tmars-dropper-post.html

 

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb11076670/p5pb11076670.jpg

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb11076399/p5pb11076399.jpg

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb11031516/p5pb11031516.jpg

[Iwan Kemp]

NOVYPARTS RAISES THE BAR WITH NEW REMOTE FOR ROCKSHOX REVERB DROPPER POSTS

http://www.bikerumor.com/2015/04/06/novyparts-raises-the-bar-with-new-remote-for-rockshox-reverb-dropper-posts/

 

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Novy-Parts-rockshox-reverb-seat-post-remote-control-1-600x398.jpg

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

NOVYPARTS RAISES THE BAR WITH NEW REMOTE FOR ROCKSHOX REVERB DROPPER POSTS

http://www.bikerumor.com/2015/04/06/novyparts-raises-the-bar-with-new-remote-for-rockshox-reverb-dropper-posts/

 

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Novy-Parts-rockshox-reverb-seat-post-remote-control-1-600x398.jpg

 

Iwan, any idea if this will work with a Giant Contact Switch dropper?

For that matter, will a reverb remote work on the Giant dropper?

 

Nevermind, see it's hydraulic only, and at close to R1500 it is riciculously priced!!

Edited April 7, 2015 by Steven Knoetze (sk27)

[Amberdrake]

NOVYPARTS RAISES THE BAR WITH NEW REMOTE FOR ROCKSHOX REVERB DROPPER POSTS

http://www.bikerumor.com/2015/04/06/novyparts-raises-the-bar-with-new-remote-for-rockshox-reverb-dropper-posts/

 

 

I like the concept and shape and fit. Finishing off needs work. Also at R1k+ after buying post Its not gonna be the first thing on my list of upgrades.

[Cassie]

R1,950 including free fitment for the Cape Town guys. Or, for that matter, any one willing or able to pop in at our shop.

 

I'm REALLY in the market for one of these..price is great as well!

Does Anyone have some feedback / experience with the Forca (non hydraulic) system,?

My reasoning  - it seems a very simple design and easy to maintain...i.e. no leaks; no seals etc.

[Flowta]

I'm REALLY in the market for one of these..price is great as well!

Does Anyone have some feedback / experience with the Forca (non hydraulic) system,?

My reasoning  - it seems a very simple design and easy to maintain...i.e. no leaks; no seals etc.

 

I have one similar (the lever and lockpin mechanism are different though).

 

Once you get used to weighting the saddle to operate it works very well, simple 3 positions, easy to service.

 

Also comes in 27.2mm, so it's on my steel AM singlespeed

 

Been meaning to look into retrofitting it with a gas cartridge, just haven't got round to it

[NukeproofPeanut]

What's the expected price of a Reverb in SA? I'm looking at getting a short dropper for my bike (30.9mm).
100mm drop and short insert, no more than around 18/19cm. The reverb 355/100 fits the bill perfectly.

Edited April 10, 2015 by NukeproofPeanut

[Iwan Kemp]

Iwan, any idea if this will work with a Giant Contact Switch dropper?

For that matter, will a reverb remote work on the Giant dropper?

 

Nevermind, see it's hydraulic only, and at close to R1500 it is riciculously priced!!

 

Good chat! 

 

I'm REALLY in the market for one of these..price is great as well!

Does Anyone have some feedback / experience with the Forca (non hydraulic) system,?

My reasoning  - it seems a very simple design and easy to maintain...i.e. no leaks; no seals etc.

 

Nick has been running one on his bike and will have his initial impressions up soon. 

 

What's the expected price of a Reverb in SA? I'm looking at getting a short dropper for my bike (30.9mm).

100mm drop and short insert, no more than around 18/19cm. The reverb 355/100 fits the bill perfectly.

 

Look on evobikes.com for a deal. They, like most cycling kit, have become quite expensive. Also, 100mm drop is imported on order only last time I checked.

 

Quickest, cheapest option will be a 110mm Forca.

[Cycle Factory]

Your website says "The German designed and manufactured Forca".

So it's manufactured in Germany?

 

That should read designed and assembled in Germany. We will update our website. Sorry for the confusion. We have sold several and bar a set up issue with one of the firsts they have been reliable.