Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Well guys, i posted a while ago where you are riding that required a dropper post, well, hmmm. (I have a hardtail 29r) Well this weekend i rode Jonkershoek singletrack from the "Saaltjie" down (apparently this is for downhill riders only) and I must admit that there were times that a dropper post could have been handy. But is was my first ride, but I think given another run and a cup of cement (to HTFU) things will be fine. Let's face it hard tails are not meant to ride DH trails, even if they are way easy. just my 2randellas. Not only for Downhill riders, Dick - it's only meant to be ridden down hill. As in single direction only.
Iwan Kemp Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Well guys, i posted a while ago where you are riding that required a dropper post, well, hmmm. (I have a hardtail 29r) Well this weekend i rode Jonkershoek singletrack from the "Saaltjie" down (apparently this is for downhill riders only) and I must admit that there were times that a dropper post could have been handy. But is was my first ride, but I think given another run and a cup of cement (to HTFU) things will be fine. Let's face it hard tails are not meant to ride DH trails, even if they are way easy. just my 2randellas. I have a dropper on a non-DH bike that I do not use on DH trails and wouldn't have it any other way. Forget about what bike and cleats and lycra and sheet and figure what works for your type of riding. You can fit a dropper on any bike a dropper will fit into, but if it doesn't make sense for your riding style then it will be a waste. Same can be said about guys riding LT bikes on smooth gravel. There isn't a piece of single track in Jonkers that can't do with a dropper. IMO. For how I ride.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I have a dropper on a non-DH bike that I do not use on DH trails and wouldn't have it any other way. Forget about what bike and cleats and lycra and sheet and figure what works for your type of riding. You can fit a dropper on any bike a dropper will fit into, but if it doesn't make sense for your riding style then it will be a waste. Same can be said about guys riding LT bikes on smooth gravel. There isn't a piece of single track in Jonkers that can't do with a dropper. IMO. For how I ride. I wouldn't even think of riding Jonkers without a dropper...
capediver Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I got a Reverb and da udder day I checked a chesty mount gopro vid I made coming down all the snakes in Tokai and only realised then how often I'm hitting that button! Dropping for the jumps and drops and raising for the pedally winding flowing bits!
SimpleDom Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 My KS LEV honestly feels like I'm cheating through drops and single track. I can't believe I waited so long. I'm still learning about where to use it, but I find I instinctively reach for it in some situations where it makes a big difference. Best upgrade I've made.
feetup Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 My KS LEV honestly feels like I'm cheating through drops and single track. I can't believe I waited so long. I'm still learning about where to use it, but I find I instinctively reach for it in some situations where it makes a big difference. Best upgrade I've made.i'm looking desperately for a KS LEV 27.2 where can i source one?
Iwan Kemp Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 i'm looking desperately for a KS LEV 27.2 where can i source one?No such thing exists. 30.9 or 31.6 only
beanz Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 i'm looking desperately for a KS LEV 27.2 where can i source one? LeadOut Cycles appear to have the 27.2 in stock, going by their website at least: http://www.leadout.co.za/products/ks-lev-remote-adjust
SimpleDom Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 i'm looking desperately for a KS LEV 27.2 where can i source one? Head over to http://dialdbikes.co.za/#product455 They seem to have 27.2 as an option...
feetup Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 thanks guys i will give them both a shout in the morning
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feetup Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Phone International Trade. You can buy from their retail arm www.bikebits.co.zaWOW thanks a mill Only cost me R2300 incl delivery-paid and awaiting delivery
Sidewinder. Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 WOW thanks a mill Only cost me R2300 incl delivery-paid and awaiting delivery For a lev? Are you sure?
Raab Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 For a lev? Are you sure? Jip, checkit --> http://www.bikebits.co.za/store/Catalog.aspx?cid=1103 Waiting till month-end then pulling the trigger
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