Dropper post question

[Psyrax]

So we know the benefits os a dropper post, and Im in the market for one now.

 

I just finished an entire new bike build just before the lockdown. Great timing hey?

 

Just to keep costs down I just put on a normal post with zero setback so I can start riding and get used to the new bike. It felt just not correct. Sitting too far forward and no room when standing over the top tube.

 

So I bought a setback post and things felt immediately better and as it should. But still wanting the dropper post I started looking around and so far Im not very optimistic. I cant find a dropper with setback clamps. And Im not going to compromise on my fit on the bike just to have a dropper. I ride XC and spend most of the time in the saddle.

 

So, are they available somewhere or is all dropper posts zero setback?

[Alouette3]

In the past the Giant dropper had a setback

[PhilipV]

IIRC giant gas a dropper post with setback, and I think Reverbs and the 9.8 Fall line posts were available with some setback, but you'll have to use the Google machine to verify my info.

If it was me, I'd rather have a dropper with a slightly compromised position than no dropper, so my info isn't up to date with your needs. Good luck.

[Grease_Monkey]

Specialized also makes a dropper with 25mm setback.

[Wannabe]

Contact Reon Smal @ Sportopia in Salt River, and ask him about the Sartori range of seatpost. 

[DieselnDust]

Dropper posts with set back will tend to wear the stanchion a lot quicker.