T-Bob Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 They are non-existent locally. You either need to import it or make your own. I got one from the local dropper post guys in CT. Works perfectly and way better than cutting coke cans. You find them in the classified.
YUMEYA Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 found it on wiggle.. i see dialed bikes does them too but the size I need is not listed. Miss my dropper . O well...
AlanD Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 I got one from the local dropper post guys in CT. Works perfectly and way better than cutting coke cans. You find them in the classified. When I was looking I could not find any locally so I used a beer can (because I drank all the beer first..lol) which worked great but eventually got an aunt to get proper one when she went to the USA.
JXV Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Beer/soft-drink can is thin steel. It will corrode when water gets in there during washing or a wet ride. May eventually jam the post in place. Remove and clean regularly if you must use this material. You can buy brass shimstock in a range of thicknesses, cut and roll to suit. It will resist corrosion much better and being softer than steel, less likely to cause scratches. Get it from engineering tool/material suppliers. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Amberdrake Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Beer can is thin steel. It will corrode when water gets in there during washing or a wet ride. May eventually jam the post in place. Remove and clean regularly if you must use this material. You can buy brass shimstock in a range of thicknesses, cut and roll to suit. It will resist corrosion much better and being softer than steel, less likely to cause scratches. Get it from engineering tool/material suppliers. Sent from my SM-G935F using TapatalkDo this!Cheap and super effective, Just roll a doubled top edge before curving it around post.Did it for a friend works perfect and he is hard on a bike.
Dexter-morgan Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Why don't you just buy one of these http://www.lynecomponents.com/dropper-posts Cheap and it comes in 31.6 Dia
Patchelicious Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Hi. My post diameter on my sprada 2 is an uncommon 31.6 (only let down of the bike).The giant dropper post, which I can afford, only comes in 30.9mm. Lbs says they can make a shim for me with a coke can.Before anyone ask why I don't get a rever post, I'm gonna answer-can't afford 6k for a dropper post. Any of you guys using a shim? How does it hold up? Any problems? Also if you are using the giant post how often do you have to service it? Any problems?You should rather buy the reverb.
AlanD Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 You should rather buy the reverb.And have in for service every couple months..at a great expense
JXV Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 You should rather buy the reverb.Priced a Reverb recently? I was quoted just under R9k for a Reverb Stealth 150 x 31.6 recently. Ended up on a Fox Transfer....works more smoothly than Reverb I have on another bike....and about half the price. New Lyne droppers cost even less but new to market. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
T-Bob Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Why don't you just buy one of these http://www.lynecomponents.com/dropper-posts Cheap and it comes in 31.6 Dia Those were the guys I got the shim from for my Giant post. Checked their posts as well and they are a great product, will get one of theirs when giant post dies.
Amberdrake Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Shim is completely viable option, I have seen a post online shipped with shim's to further its adaptability. This provides that its done correctly, Shim has to be long enough (Longer than the min insert marked on post) and have correct thickness.
Patchelicious Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 And have in for service every couple months..at a great expense Priced a Reverb recently? I was quoted just under R9k for a Reverb Stealth 150 x 31.6 recently. Ended up on a Fox Transfer....works more smoothly than Reverb I have on another bike....and about half the price. New Lyne droppers cost even less but new to market. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalkhttp://i.imgur.com/9nohQh4.jpg
usxorf Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 found it on wiggle.. i see dialed bikes does them too but the size I need is not listed. Miss my dropper . O well...I ordered one off aliexpress. Took the usual amount of time. I can lend you mine if you're ordering from overseas, not using it at the moment. PM me (baker).
Eddy Gordo Posted March 20, 2017 Posted March 20, 2017 Check with EVo Bikes they usually have shims available.
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