New 2019 Stumpjumper Feedback

[BaGearA]

I beg to differ on dropper post length. For me, more is always better. Went from 125 to 150 to 175, and if I could go to 200 I would. On steeper trails I find it really makes a big difference - especially if you are built like me with short legs.

[BaGearA]

I do tend to ride more "xc'ish" trails so maybe that's why, but I feel I'd probably get down harties just as well with 125 as 150

[Grease_Monkey]

I do tend to ride more "xc'ish" trails so maybe that's why, but I feel I'd probably get down harties just as well with 125 as 150

On the flatter trails I do agree, 125mm is enough. And I have to to it is also one of those situations where I did not need it till I had it. When I was on 125mm I never felt I needed more, until I had 150mm where it felt great, same for 175mm...

 

But, that said I think droppers and the length of drop have alot to do with the rider's build and riding style. I have a friend who does black rayed trails on his XC bike with no dropper just fine because he can get behind his saddle and back up again no issues - he has long legs. Me.... once I get behind a saddle I literally cannot get back in front of it, I have to stop and get off

 

I have another friend who doesn't want to drop the saddle more than 50mm because he says it helps him feel more stable having the saddle there (dunno what that says about his technique).

 

So, ja, the trails you ride will obviously make a difference, but rider preference also does.

[BaGearA]

On the flatter trails I do agree, 125mm is enough. And I have to to it is also one of those situations where I did not need it till I had it. When I was on 125mm I never felt I needed more, until I had 150mm where it felt great, same for 175mm...

But, that said I think droppers and the length of drop have alot to do with the rider's build and riding style. I have a friend who does black rayed trails on his XC bike with no dropper just fine because he can get behind his saddle and back up again no issues - he has long legs. Me.... once I get behind a saddle I literally cannot get back in front of it, I have to stop and get off

I have another friend who doesn't want to drop the saddle more than 50mm because he says it helps him feel more stable having the saddle there (dunno what that says about his technique).

So, ja, the trails you ride will obviously make a difference, but rider preference also does.

I've heard that Dh pros run saddles to keep die bike in control while in the air for long periods.... I mean it's not like they really sit down and weight... Bro