BigDL Posted April 16, 2017 Share Hi, Have decided to spend some money on a dropper finally for my Anthem 29er. I have had various cheap and nasty ones up until now but they have never done the job as they either had too much sag or felt like they were rocket propelled on the return. Anyway, I have a budget of around 200 pounds and would appreciate advice on which is the best in that range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mada3400 Posted April 16, 2017 Share not a reverb, unless you want something with a patchy reliability record and an unergonomic (unless you get that new lever just announced i guess) expensive lever hanging off your bars which is just asking to get damaged when you fall or turn your bike upside down. anyone want to buy my reverb stealth? 150mm drop, 6 months old, 31.6 dia, works perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZakAttak Posted April 16, 2017 Share I got me a Lyne and thus far no issues.... very happy with it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trance Dance Posted April 16, 2017 Share LYNE components! www.lynecomponents.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trance Dance Posted April 16, 2017 Share Zak beat me to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannonized Posted April 16, 2017 Share Had a Reverb previously - reliability is definitely an issue. I now have a Fox Transfer and am very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted April 16, 2017 Share I am considering getting the new kid on the block, the Bikeyoke Revive. Anyone have any experience with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted April 17, 2017 Share My external route reverb is now 8 months old and hasn't missed a beat. Touch wood. If it broke i'd get a lyne based on the hub recommendations and price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTJ Posted April 17, 2017 Share I have a reverb, no problems for 2 1/2 years...but have only had good reports about the Lynne, and its much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb impi Posted April 17, 2017 Share 1. 9point82. KS Lev3. Fox Transfer * apparantly the Lyne & Spez droppers are also very reliable. You will never look back with any of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted April 17, 2017 Share 1. 9point82. KS Lev3. Fox Transfer* apparantly the Lyne & Spez droppers are also very reliable.You will never look back with any of these The 9Point8 is pricey at R7500 and the Lev is in the same price point so It's Reverb territory. Fox is awesome as well as the new one from Bikeyoke.Lyne droppers look good and price is good and stock is flying out quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanD Posted April 17, 2017 Share When my giant pack up, been super happy with it and far better than the crappy reverb i jad, going to get a Lyne one. Just can't beat that price for a cable actuated one which for me is so much better than one you have to bleed and has seals that go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted April 17, 2017 Share +100 for Lyne. Can't say enough good things about the post and the service. I've had a KS and a Giant as well. Look it's not a Reverb but the Reverb is topping out at £375. I'm running 150mm internal on my HT and it's great. As soon as my Giant dies (again) I'll be giving Lyne more of my coin for sure! Where Lyne wins is obviously price but it's a hydraulic internal and mechanical outside with decent options for external (at the collar as opposed to the seat clamp saving you the squidy cable issue and rub on the tyre) and good internal. They also have a 1x trigger that is great. Their customer service is top notch and they back their products with a 2 year warranty (Giant have recently dropped theirs to 1 year from 2 probably because of all the claims they've had!). Local guys shaking up the market is nice too. Also worth looking at is the new range that Rapide have launched as well. Looks to be the same supplier as Lyne and if Kiwi is selling ti chances are they will be great quality at a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted April 17, 2017 Share I have a reverb, no problems for 2 1/2 years...but have only had good reports about the Lynne, and its much cheaper.ditto..on the reverb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted April 17, 2017 Share ditto..on the reverb.Seems to be hit and miss with reverbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverInTheRoad Posted April 17, 2017 Share Don't get a reverb! They are overpriced and not reliable. Get a KS Lev or the Fox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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