Most likely about twice a year but if you have been riding in very muddy, wet or dusty terrain, we recommend opening up your seat post and checking that its still clean inside. If not, its time for a service.
Most dropper posts have a seat collar that can be removed, allowing access to the main wiper seal. We highly recommend regular cleaning and lubrication under the wiper seal to keep your post in the best working order.
What can I use to lubricate my dropper post?
We recommend Slickoleum Grease, Slick Honey, Sram Butter or any other high quality waterproof light grease.
How often should you service a dropper post? – Related Questions
Can you use wd40 on dropper post?
SRAM Butter, Slick Honey, Wet Seal, Silicon Shine, etc.) occassionally wiped on the seal is always good. But remember, no degreasers, penetrating oils, or really any aggressive cleaners (no WD-40, for example). And you essentially want to wipe off all excess, so the grease doesn’t attract/collect dirt.
Can you use Vaseline on a dropper post?
How do you fix a stiff dropper post?
You’ll want to ADD tension. To do so, turn the barrel adjuster counterclockwise. Check the dropper post by pressing the lever. If the dropper post moves slowly, then you can add a little more cable tension by turning the barrel adjuster a couple more turns counterclockwise.
How do you lubricate a bike seat post?
Lube It: Fully remove the seatpost. Wipe off any grit and old grease, including inside the frame. Apply a thin layer of grease directly to the seatpost on the area that will sit inside the frame. Standard bike grease will work, though you might want to use either an anti-slip or anti-seize compound.
How do you lubricate a dropper post on a mountain bike?
Is Slickoleum the same as slick honey?
Slickoleum is a more cost-effective alternative to Buzzy’s Slick Honey. Slickoleum is light colored, low staining, water-insoluble, and contain high-quality premium additive packages.
Can I use slick honey instead of SRAM butter?
They are used interchangeably in many shops.
What kind of grease is Slickoleum?
Slickoleum is a super slick light suspension grease that greatly reduces the breakaway friction for reciprocating seals. It has a good resistance to corrosion and oxidation as well as an ability to impregnate the pores of surfaces.
What can I use instead of SRAM butter?
Slick honey, slickoleum and sram butter are all the same thing. Motorex Prep M is another alternative. Red rubber will work in a pinch, but besides that there’s not much else that’s thin enough.
What type of grease is SRAM butter?
Made of slickoleum that is a specially formulated grease for RockShox suspension internals.
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