NotSoBigBen Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Where do you guys ride that you need a dropper post? I can understand on a DH bike doing DH tracks but on a XC bike or a hardtail why? I have not seen any cross country trails that require the seat to be dropped. Must be this golf thing, but then that is just me. if it works for you go for it. On the Spruit man
Super_mil Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Where do you guys ride that you need a dropper post? I can understand on a DH bike doing DH tracks but on a XC bike or a hardtail why? I have not seen any cross country trails that require the seat to be dropped. Must be this golf thing, but then that is just me. if it works for you go for it. DH bikes won't (in general) run droppers as you don't really need to pedal the beast to the top of the hill (thank the big fella for shuttles or better yet ski lifts!).On AM/enduro setups where there is a fair amount of pedaling to do, prior to hitting the decents they are really awesome! The dropped post just gives you a bit more room to move around when the terrain gets technical and you're trying to keep speed. Before you own one you think the price tag is mental, but once you own one and have ridden one for a bit they are an absolute necessity!
Capricorn Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 I don't think its a need as much as a convenience thing...just makes a bit easier. Same can be said for suspension, you can ride everything with a rigid fork....but its easier on the hands and skill required if you do have suspension fork so you can go a bit faster agree with the dropper convenience as opposed to a need. however, I am very eager to see which world cup XCO rider/team decides to rock a dropper to make up some time going through the rockgardens which are becoming ever more gnarlier. Overtaking in the rough anyone? As for rigid versus suspension, i have to disagree. You will ride completely differently on a full rigid compared to a fully suspended bike, especially if it's a DH/long travel bike. You can go places and do things you wouldn't even think of on a rigid.
feetup Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 http://www.entopia.org.za/Gallery/cycling/Scalpel_RedShifter/LeftBar-s.jpg That's the shock loc out but the (hydraulic) remote for the seat post is exactly the same but on the other sideThanks a mill-and yes i will buy a righty to fit left
I am not SomeBloke Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Where do you guys ride that you need a dropper post? I can understand on a DH bike doing DH tracks but on a XC bike or a hardtail why? I have not seen any cross country trails that require the seat to be dropped. Must be this golf thing, but then that is just me. if it works for you go for it. I think you'll start seeing them a lot in XCO events. The ability to move your bike around when hitting rock gardens or jumps makes you a lot quicker through those sections as you can work the bike rather than wedging the seat in your chest and hanging on. As Super Mil said, they probably really show their form on Enduro tracks.
rouxtjie Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 agree with the dropper convenience as opposed to a need. however, I am very eager to see which world cup XCO rider/team decides to rock a dropper to make up some time going through the rockgardens which are becoming ever more gnarlier. Overtaking in the rough anyone? As for rigid versus suspension, i have to disagree. You will ride completely differently on a full rigid compared to a fully suspended bike, especially if it's a DH/long travel bike. You can go places and do things you wouldn't even think of on a rigid.Ja sure its coming, they must just drop the weight of it a bit and then I am sure the XC guys will rock it....look at maritzburg rockgarden....nino owns it and wins the race there everytime the show is in town. I have to agree and disagree with you disagreement hahaha why? Well normal xc / marathon trails and parks in our country are perfectly doable on a rigid, not fast but doable....you might be going at snails pace over the rougher tech bits, but they are doable...fountains is a good example of this Once it gets very tech the rigid will of course be deathtrap as you pointed out on dh tracks.
hayleyearth Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 agree with the dropper convenience as opposed to a need. however, I am very eager to see which world cup XCO rider/team decides to rock a dropper to make up some time going through the rockgardens which are becoming ever more gnarlier. Overtaking in the rough anyone? As for rigid versus suspension, i have to disagree. You will ride completely differently on a full rigid compared to a fully suspended bike, especially if it's a DH/long travel bike. You can go places and do things you wouldn't even think of on a rigid. Yeah I know my skills level still suck so I should probably not comment, but I can already feel the difference just going from my AM (5.5"-6") to the DH.
HaydenWilson Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Desperately looking to get one myself. My challenge is finding one compatible with XO twistshifters? I can't be dislocating my thumb trying to operate the switch? Can anyone post pics with a dropper /twistshifter combo? Go 1X10 and mount the seatpost control on the left.
Grebel Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 I run a KS i950R. Not a necessity by any stretch of the imagination. I was never one to stop and drop my seat post for tech stuff. I always rode around the seatpost height that was already set. (sometimes with dire consequences....) Spent the money and have not regretted it for one second. Just being able to roll to a stop and drop the post when you come to a standstill is awesome. The push of a button and the post "disappears"! It is hard to explain to somebody how spending R3k on a seatpost to add weight to your bike is an upgrade (If you ar a gram counter.....) It does definitely depend on your style of riding and the terrain that you ride. The fact that you are considering buying one probably means that you need one. Do it. You know you want to.... Once you use one, you'll know what all the fuss is about.
G00SE Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Go 1X10 and mount the seatpost control on the left. Thats how I have mine set up, nice and clean.My original dropper lever I mounted on the right, so it took some getting used to it on the left. But its perfect like this - shifter on the right, dropper lever on the left.
Patchelicious Posted January 6, 2014 Author Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks guys. From what I can see it seems the RS is the way to go.Is it compatible with a Spez Epic? Seems majority here dont like the Command option.
patches Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Where do you guys ride that you need a dropper post? I can understand on a DH bike doing DH tracks but on a XC bike or a hardtail why? I have not seen any cross country trails that require the seat to be dropped. Must be this golf thing, but then that is just me. if it works for you go for it. Firstly, there's probably only one DH track on the World Cup circuit where riders (not all of them) use dropper posts. The majority of dropper posts are used on Trail or All Mountain bikes... ie mountain biking isn't all XC or DH. There are quite a few disiplines between those two. As Rouxtjie said... it's a matter of convenience. Last week I rode Karkloof quite a bit, and having a dropper makes things so much more fun. Climb up the fire road... saddle up. Come to a nice section with rock gardens, switchbacks, and jumps... saddle down. I think it's similar for the guys that ride Tokai on trail and AM bikes. As for "cross country trails"... if you're talking about XCO then I for one would definitely choose a dropper post for courses like the one at Cascades. And I've heard on more than one occasion of WC XCO and XCE riders using them... Like Brian Lopes for instance on his hardtail carbon XC bike http://stwww.bikemag.com/files/2012/04/LOPES-GALL-09.jpg
Longtravel Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 best thing i have put on my bike since pedals where invented. Changes the whole feel of the bike when you can put that seat out the way - if you riding technical stuff like Tokai and Jonkershoek etc it makes your ride so much more enjoyable, I think a few years from now you won't find a single trail bike without a dropper. I am riding a Lev and its given me no problems at all - just do it, put a dropper on your bike and go play.
Iwan Kemp Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Where do you guys ride that you need a dropper post? I can understand on a DH bike doing DH tracks but on a XC bike or a hardtail why? I have not seen any cross country trails that require the seat to be dropped. Must be this golf thing, but then that is just me. if it works for you go for it. Fair to say I don't ride XC trails that do not need a dropper. Even on my "XC" bike I do rides with proper trails and single track.
Iwan Kemp Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Mr Lopes showed up at the first XC Eliminator round with a dropper on his bike and BLASTED the field! http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2012/04/19/1334810818799-1vzxhmu3m7e0c-800-75.jpg
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