Are dropper seatposts worth it?

Are dropper seatposts worth it?

It’s a pity, because using a dropper seatpost enhances your riding. Actually, it does more than enhance, it noticeably changes the way you ride. A dropper seatpost, used properly, gives you more confidence, more manoeuvrability, more control, more traction and, obviously, more speed.

What size dropper seatpost do I need?

To choose the correct travel dropper post, measure from the seatpost collar to the seat rail (in your climbing, or highest setting) on your current bike. Subtract 50mm from this measurement and the resulting number is the maximum travel length dropper post you can comfortably run.

What is the longest dropper post?

As far as we are aware, the BikeYoke Revive 2.0 is the longest dropper post on the market with 213mm of travel and a 582mm max length in its biggest size, which is good news for those with long legs.

Can you fit a dropper post on any bike?

A dropper post can be a great upgrade for any mountain bike, but it’s important to find one that’s compatible with your bike. Here’s a few things you’ll need to consider: Seat post width – you will need to identify the width of your existing seat post as this is the size you will need when choosing a dropper.

Do XC racers use dropper posts?

Dropper seatposts might have been popularized by enduro bike riders, but as brands have developed XC-specific options, the best short-travel dropper posts have now become increasingly prevalent on XC bikes, too.

What dropper post does specialized use?

Specialized has a long dropper post heritage and has evolved its range to the point where the latest Specialized Command IRCC dropper is pretty bombproof. The Command Post IRCC offers multiple, fixed height adjustment, but limited size options; the post only comes in 30.9mm diameter and a maximum extension of 125mm.

Is 150 mm dropper post enough?

The somewhere-in-the-middle 80-150mm travel posts are probably your best bet. Or are looking to spend a lot of time with your bike airing out over jumps, or dropping into super technical terrain where you just want the saddle completely out of the way? Then longer travel >150mm is probably your bag.

What is the lightest mountain bike dropper post?

BikeYoke Divine SL Dropper Post Claimed to be the lightest dropper post in the world, the Divine SL features just 80mm of travel. That might not sound like much (especially alongside BikeYoke’s own 185mm travel options) but for XC riders and racers, 80mm is likely to be sufficient.

Do I need a dropper post for XC MTB?

The best dropper seatpost is crucial in extracting the best from your XC mountain bike’s geometry, as it allows you to be in a lower position, effectively descending ‘inside’ the frame instead of on top of it.

Are dropper posts UCI legal?

The shorter version of a very short statement is: dropper posts are legal. In fact, the UCI equipment commission approved the use of dropper posts in road racing as far back as 2014.

Is 150mm dropper enough?

Can a dropper post be too long?

Most likely it will stop at its own collar pressing down at the frame’s seat post collar/binder. If then, at its full extension, the saddle still feels too high, you are likely to have a frame too big for you.

Why is the Supertuck banned?

Earlier this year, the UCI moved to ban the two commonly used styles as part of a battery of new safety measures, which also included the standardization of safety barriers. Also read: UCI to ban forearms time-trial position on road bikes.