Are DNM dropper posts good?
5.0 out of 5 stars A great product at an even better price! I am in love with this dropper seat post. It works exactly how it should and then some.
What’s the point of a dropper seatpost?
The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.
Why are dropper seatposts so expensive?
Dropper posts are expensive because they are a fairly complicated piece of equipment designed for a small portion of the cycling population, namely advanced mountain bikers.
Can you put a dropper seat on any bike?
Dropper seatposts, or popularly referred to just as dropper posts, are one of the best upgrades you can make to any mountain bike. The awesome on-the-fly adjustment you can make to the height of your seat will have you questioning why you didn’t buy a dropper post years ago.
How are the posts on a dropper seatpost adjustable?
There are two ways in which a dropper posts extend through their travel, preselected (aka, fixed travel), and infinitely adjustable. The vast majority of posts are going to offer infinite adjustment. That means you can stop the post at any point along its travel.
How are dropper seatposts routed on a mountain bike?
As with brake and gear cabling, dropper seatpost cabling can be routed both internally and externally of the frame. Internal cable routing, commonly referred to as stealth cable routing, is the most common method of cable routing on modern mountain bikes.
Is it worth it to use a dropper post?
Are dropper posts worth it? The simple answer is yes. First, most modern mountain bikes are built with it. Secondly, because they promote a better experience as you have better support when mountain biking on very steep climbs and deep descents.
What kind of pressure does a dropper post use?
Most dropper seatposts use hydraulic or pneumatic pressure to be raised up and down, but the question of mechanical and hydraulic refers to how the remote lever is attached to control the unit. A full hydraulic dropper post uses a sealed hydraulic remote to control the seatpost.
