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flag mtbtyrrell
Posted: Aug 13, 2018 at 5:59 Quote
so i just got a scott genius two weeks ago with a syncros dropper post 2 i believe, it doesn't return to its full height (only an inch or so from being fully extended) and it makes such a big difference on the climbs! i have to stand up on the pedals, flick the lever and pull it up with my other hand to get it to extend fully! can anyone help?

All ive tried so far is very lightly greasing the post just in case it was sticking
flag Branmuffin
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Posted: Aug 13, 2018 at 12:29 Quote
Seat post clamp too tight?
flag hstenner1
Posted: Aug 13, 2018 at 14:34 Quote
if the seatpost clamp isnt too tight then it could be the air pressure too low - not sure if this post has an air chamber though but i know some do
flag mtbtyrrell
Posted: Aug 13, 2018 at 23:00 Quote
Branmuffin wrote:
Seat post clamp too tight?

you know what, it could well be that! i'll check when i'm back from work!
flag mtbtyrrell
Posted: Aug 13, 2018 at 23:01 Quote
hstenner1 wrote:
if the seatpost clamp isnt too tight then it could be the air pressure too low - not sure if this post has an air chamber though but i know some do

going to check the clamp when im back from work mate! no idea how i'd even access a valve if it was an air dropper!
flag lepak1corner
Posted: Aug 13, 2018 at 23:58 Quote
mtbtyrrell wrote:
so i just got a scott genius two weeks ago with a syncros dropper post 2 i believe, it doesn't return to its full height (only an inch or so from being fully extended) and it makes such a big difference on the climbs! i have to stand up on the pedals, flick the lever and pull it up with my other hand to get it to extend fully! can anyone help?

All ive tried so far is very lightly greasing the post just in case it was sticking

It looks like a cartridge type dropper. Prolly the clamp is too tight.
Reverse the clamp directly opposite the seat tube slit.
https://cdn.road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/kinesis-gfti-disc-seat-tube-junction.jpg?itok=qGdwha3o
flag mtbtyrrell
Posted: Aug 14, 2018 at 3:57 Quote
lepak1corner wrote:
mtbtyrrell wrote:
so i just got a scott genius two weeks ago with a syncros dropper post 2 i believe, it doesn't return to its full height (only an inch or so from being fully extended) and it makes such a big difference on the climbs! i have to stand up on the pedals, flick the lever and pull it up with my other hand to get it to extend fully! can anyone help?

All ive tried so far is very lightly greasing the post just in case it was sticking

It looks like a cartridge type dropper. Prolly the clamp is too tight.
Reverse the clamp directly opposite the seat tube slit.
https://cdn.road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/kinesis-gfti-disc-seat-tube-junction.jpg?itok=qGdwha3o

Will give that a try mate! so essentially spin it 180 degrees round the seat tube? thanks for the help
flag lepak1corner
Posted: Aug 14, 2018 at 5:08 Quote
mtbtyrrell wrote:
lepak1corner wrote:
mtbtyrrell wrote:
so i just got a scott genius two weeks ago with a syncros dropper post 2 i believe, it doesn't return to its full height (only an inch or so from being fully extended) and it makes such a big difference on the climbs! i have to stand up on the pedals, flick the lever and pull it up with my other hand to get it to extend fully! can anyone help?

All ive tried so far is very lightly greasing the post just in case it was sticking

It looks like a cartridge type dropper. Prolly the clamp is too tight.
Reverse the clamp directly opposite the seat tube slit.
https://cdn.road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/kinesis-gfti-disc-seat-tube-junction.jpg?itok=qGdwha3o

Will give that a try mate! so essentially spin it 180 degrees round the seat tube? thanks for the help

Yup. tup
flag mtbtyrrell
Posted: Aug 14, 2018 at 22:46 Quote
It worked!! no way haha don't i feel silly now! cheers fella's!
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