A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical, opening up a far wider range of riding – without having to stop and manually move your post up and down when tackling steep trails.
Can I put a dropper post on any bike?
Seatposts come in several different diameters, and dropper posts are no different. It is essential to choose the right diameter of dropper post that corresponds to the diameter of your bike frame’s seat tube, or it will not fit on your bike.
Do not store your dropper post with it lowered in the compressed position. Dropping the post completely when doing drops is wise, so that if you land hard on the seat, you wont damage the oil cartridge. Service your dropper post regularly as your would your fork and rear shock.
How do I know what size dropper post I need?
How do I know what size of dropper post I need? Much like fitting any seatpost, you’ll need to know the internal diameter of your bike’s seat tube. This will often be written on your current post in millimetres or you can refer to the frame manufacturer’s specifications.
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Can you fit a dropper post to any mountain 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.
How much travel should a dropper post have?
Typical dropper post travel ranges from 100 to 150mm, with even longer options now becoming more readily available. As a general rule, get as much travel as you can get away with. The lower you can get your seat, the more fun you’ll have, most of the time. However, it’s not always quite that simple.
Are all droppers the same size?
Droppers come in many shapes, sizes, and with varying specific design considerations.
What size seatpost do I need?
Different bicycles require different diameter seatposts. To find out the diameter of your seatpost, you must remove the seatpost from the bicycle frame and look for the size, which is stamped just below the “Minimum Insert” line toward the bottom. The number will be a three-digit number (such as 26.8 or 27.2 or 31.6).
Can I fit a longer dropper post?
What length seatpost do I need?
a) Seatpost should end at least 25 millimeters below the lower part of the horizontal tube weld to the seat tube. b) Total inserted length should be at least 90 mm from the top end of the seat tube.
How long do carbon seatposts last?
For example, Canyon recommends that you replace their carbon handlebars and seatposts every 3 years. They also recommend that you replace their carbon forks every 6 years or after a crash.
Can I put a longer seat post on my bike?
You can adjust the seat post by making it higher (may require a longer seat post than you currently have). Also, some seat posts are straight, whereas others have a setback. The later will move the seat slightly further back on the bicycle.
Can I cut my seatpost down?
I’ve generally used a hacksaw for cutting off seat posts. Follow up with a file to debur the end. As to insertion length, if the post is sticking out at the bottom (when set to riding height), any of that bit that’s visible can be cut off, with no effect on structural integrity.
How can I make my bike seat shorter?
Adjust your seat height by loosening the pinch bolt where the seatpost slides into the frame.Twist the seat to raise or lower the post as needed and then tighten the bolt. Now get on your bike and place the ball of your foot directly on top of the pedal spindle, when the crank is at the bottom of the rotation.
What is downtube on bike?
down tube (plural down tubes) (cycling) A tube in the bicycle frame that connects the bottom bracket shell to the head tube.
