Do dropper posts make sense?

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Draggon (Jul 3, 2013 at 13:00)

Seriously? Is the next poll gonna be for Creamy -VS- Chunky?

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PedalShopLLC (Jul 3, 2013 at 13:24)

LOL --- l'm waiting for the poll asking if we think chicks should use saddles.

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Angryham (Jul 3, 2013 at 13:52)

Ass or titties?

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BenLovesIdaho (Jul 3, 2013 at 19:05)

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say the gentlemen of Pinkbike are ass men.

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rich-and-famous-media (Jul 3, 2013 at 22:13)

im getting so much DASH because of these polls!!!

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thekayo (Jul 3, 2013 at 23:04)

@rich-and-famous-media omg i know its driving me nuts

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ukorange (Jul 4, 2013 at 0:28)

Definitely an ass man , and the nipples, its all about the nipples

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cyberhawk (Jul 4, 2013 at 0:37)

were these answers made up by the kids of the mods.. jezus guys.. i know the crowd is getting younger .. but its no reason to go full retard here,..

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takobro (Jul 8, 2013 at 3:16)

^^^ mmhmmm. never go full retard

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blakemoresimon (Mar 12, 2014 at 11:34)

Creamy XD

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ebehn (Jul 3, 2013 at 22:25)

I just ride it slammed all the time, way better for strengthening.

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cmitchell (Apr 9, 2015 at 20:23)

rip knees

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SithBike (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:12)

Fair enough. I always max out the psi in my suspension.

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betsie (Jul 3, 2013 at 15:03)

Great for AM, etc. Love my dropper for the moontinz. XC should be clipped in and a saddle up yer ass all the way. Skinny tyres at high pressure and a light bike to pedal like a mad man at warp speed. Gotta keep xc real 4eva.

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beanandcheeseburrito (Mar 11, 2014 at 18:55)

The addition of a dropper seat post made me fall in love with the sport all over again. I'm 6'6" and usually a timid downhiller. Dropping the post and lowering my center of gravity makes it all that much more fun.

Pick a seat post and be a dick about it.

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Gravityassisted (Jul 5, 2013 at 1:23)

I like the principle of the dropper posts, but the whole point of a fixed saddle is biggest bang for buck each pedal stroke, the idea of dropping te post just dumps on leg efficiency and ultimately knee loading. Just have a qr clamp and move it

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OswestSte (Jul 5, 2013 at 14:31)

@ Gravityassisted , i dont think you get the idea of dropper posts, they are aimed at people who to run the seat high on climbs and flat pedaling and drop the seat down when pointing the bike down rough stuff. You only really drop them when your out of the saddle for extra clearance to move your body over jumps and rock sections etc with a post height close to a DH bike. then up it goes again for XC type climbs. Perfect for AM type riding and tail centres

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bike4christ (Mar 10, 2014 at 9:16)

Didn't care for them until I actually tried one, then my perspective completely changed. Here in AZ, it was great not having to constantly get on and off my bike to raise or lower the seat as a lot of the trails here are a big mix of descents and climbs all in one.

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Kustomango (Jul 5, 2013 at 9:10)

It seems silly the way they are quick to raise and harder to drop,

Am I the only one who would (when for example a rock garden appears in the first wild ride of a new trail) like to be able to slam the seat instantly?

and when I want the saddle up, grab my saddle and while pulling the underside leaver hoist it to the correct height (Not preset)?

i.e) Why Is The Action Not INVERTED?!?!

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OswestSte (Jul 5, 2013 at 14:37)

i agree with you totally, as soon as a dropper post is on the market that moves up and downwards on shifter/lever alone, with out the use of ridet weight to lower it the 'dropper post' will be perfected. it will happen soon i reckon .

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blackdiamondbaby (Feb 26, 2016 at 10:43)

the best post on the market is the Gravity dropper.. all the other post suck.if you don't believe me just look it up... I have used them all...and I agree with the masses on this one ... if you want a post that will never fail check out the GD. also not every one needs a dropper.. it is all up to the rider.. I will put this in the same file as flat pedals....

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mtb4life05 (Jul 4, 2013 at 5:13)

If somebody could make one that actually works as advertised and doesn't fail in 6 months.Then maybe and that's a big maybe

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hardyk (Mar 10, 2014 at 11:55)

'No, learn how to ride with your saddle up like a boss.' i had to answer this even if its not what i really think.

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blackdiamondbaby (Feb 26, 2016 at 10:34)

this is a good poll because a lot of people don't know if they should get one and what one to get... the answer is simple... if you find yourself on steep climes all the time

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wisconsin-freerider (Nov 28, 2013 at 17:17)

$400 dollars to drop my post or $20 to pull a lever and let gravity do the work. Ill choose gravity.

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SithBike (Apr 9, 2015 at 21:15)

As long as you have tried one.

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justanotherenduropunter (Jul 3, 2013 at 15:52)

Yeah they do, and im gona get hated hated for saying this but the reverb sucks !

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mp11 (Jul 3, 2013 at 13:46)

Anyone who thinks they aren't need their head checked! worth the weight and money after using one

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sq225917 (Mar 9, 2014 at 14:54)

I love mine but they are all just vshit quality, when will they build one for wet conditions?

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darrenpallatina (Jul 4, 2013 at 0:21)

They cost too much tho!

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ukorange (Jul 4, 2013 at 0:28)

i got a 2nd hand 1 off here for £50, it wasnt a reverb but it was still a hydraulic dropper

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mp11 (Jul 4, 2013 at 1:34)

i prefer the KS, dont have to bleed the bloody cable when it gets soft, just put a new gear cable in it!

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lloydie123 (Jul 29, 2013 at 13:22)

Worst poll they done i think

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Angryham (Jul 3, 2013 at 13:52)

Well I have one and yes, yes they are

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spokedwheelfreak (Apr 9, 2015 at 16:02)

Is this the dumbest poll ever? Why yes, yes if is

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carloscorreia (Jul 6, 2013 at 12:25)

Do over9000 polls make sense?

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