A Guide to Choosing the right Dropper Post.

How important is a dropper post. I believe dropper posts to be as important as disc brakes in the mountain bike invention hall of fame. Will a dropper seatpost make you faster. There is otherwise no reason you would use one.

As bike geometry has evolved over the years seat tubes have gotten shorter and bends in the tube have become more common so the insertion length is important to make sure a dropper post is compatible with your frame. A dropper post allows you to lower your center of gravity and sit back as the trails get steep. The insertion length dictates how far into the frame the dropper post will go.

A dropper post is much important especially if you are short or you have short legs. More metal is more expensive. I will not even bother to justify any of it as I have heard every argument against them for years.

A dropper post commonly referred to as a dropper is a replacement for your bicycles seat post and allows for quick adjustment of saddle height without requiring you to get off your bike or even stop moving. These measurements are important for. A dropper post on a road bike for instance cannot add value to your ride.

As dropper seatposts use pressurised gas andor hydraulic fluid in order to function theyll likely need to be serviced by a professional once a year to ensure smooth actuation and ongoing durability. Only really concerned with durability and leverage. Keeping all of these things in mind will help you to pick the perfect dropper seat post for you.

It is important that you choose the correct diameter dropper post for your frame. The biggest reason you need a dropper post is to quickly go between seated pedaling and standing to navigate steep drops or jumps. You can fit a narrower post into a wider frame using a shim a thin sleeve of aluminium or plastic for example a 309 mm dropper post into a 316 mm frame.