Is there such a thing as a manual Dropper Post?

[Skylark]

Is there such a thing as a manual Dropper Post?

Hydraulic posts are awesome and all but its another thing that needs bleeding, services, seals and lots of $$$$$.

 

I just want a seatpost that I can instantly drop or raise by hand and then lock, no complex mechanics or hydraulics but some kind of range control and easy/secure locking.

 

Using the seatpost clamp is not the answer, its not designed for open/close/open/close all day long and with a seatpost clamp you have to carefully make sure the height is what you want, line up the seat, carefully lock it (making sure the cam closes straight) etc.

 

I'm looking for something where I can preset the amount of drop and have a nice easy to open/close and lock tight mechanism - so I can stop, drop and lock in a few seconds and then carry on, similar when I need the height back for a long stretch of flat trail, stop a second or 2 and then back on the trail.

 

That would be siiick, so is there anything that can do that?

Something sweetly machined with a price of R1k- 1.5K would be the answer.

 

This is an clever solution but not the engineered solution I'm looking for:

http://www.pinkbike....opper-Post.html

Edited March 1, 2014 by Skylark

[the nerd]

Ks still make a mechanical dropper.

[Tuli Trapper]

Check out gravitydropper in the states they are the original dropper post guys

[Skylark]

^^ Thanks man , just found them now on MTBR, damn nice and super reliable from what people say, just quite pricey R3500 in the US, anyone stock them in SA?

 

http://gravitydroppe...-dropper-turbo/

http://gravitydroppe...descender-post/

 

Review:

http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/review-gravity-dropper-turbo-lp-seatpost/

Edited March 1, 2014 by Skylark

[ThePubSA]

Scrotum dropper.. dabomb or ks or even the old joplin one might be ok as its not hydraulic

[Flowta]

I have one of these as a backup.

So far quite reliable.

 

Bought it because I needed a 27.2mm post (comes with a shim). Was around 80 euros IIRC

 

http://m.bikeradar.com/news/article/ice-lift-v8-height-adjustable-seatpost-36290/

[the nerd]

I have one of these as a backup.

So far quite reliable.

 

Bought it because I needed a 27.2mm post (comes with a shim). Was around 80 euros IIRC

 

http://m.bikeradar.com/news/article/ice-lift-v8-height-adjustable-seatpost-36290/

 

Read great reviews of these.

[Skylark]

I have one of these as a backup.

So far quite reliable.

 

Bought it because I needed a 27.2mm post (comes with a shim). Was around 80 euros IIRC

 

http://m.bikeradar.c...seatpost-36290/

 

Thats decent and the price is right, how does in feel on the trails? Any drawbacks for the price?

[Skylark]

Ks still make a mechanical dropper.

 

Can you link to it, I can't find it anywhere?

[udxcob]

QR seat post clamp

[Skylark]

Similar to the ICE, FORCA about R1800:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORCA-SPS400-Vario-Sattelstutze-Fernbedienung-Hohenverstellbar-31-6-110mm-2013-/111122620530?pt=Sport_Radsport_Fahrradteile_Komponenten&hash=item19df6ca072

[Brian Fantana]

Gravity dropper is very nice, and they sell just about every little part of the post as spare parts. CRC used to stock all their models and spare parts. Not sure if it is still the case.

[Brian Fantana]

[porqui]

Trust me you don't want a mechanical dropper - may as well stay as you are.

 

I have a Giant dropper and have had no issues.

 

Change mine on the fly and continually and that's what makes it great.

Best buy ever.

[Brian Fantana]

Trust me you don't want a mechanical dropper - may as well stay as you are.

 

I have a Giant dropper and have had no issues.

 

Change mine on the fly and continually and that's what makes it great.

Best buy ever.

 

The gravity dropper can be actuated from the remote handlebar lever, and some of their models have multi position drop.

 

I think the OP meant mechanical as opposed to hydraulic. The gravity dropper works with 2 springs and a pin, where other droppers work with a hydraulic system. I don't think the OP meant mechanical as a non-remote dropper.

 

Edit: But I do agree that a non remote dropper is not as nice as a dropper with remote actuation, especially when you ride 1x10/11 and the remote is mounted where the FD shifter used to be.

Edited March 2, 2014 by Brian Fantana

[DubbelBuys]

I use a KS dropper since September last year & I have to say that it's a marvelous piece of equipment.

 

2nd one is on the way for the other bike

 

Giant should be in the region of R1800 (-ish)