Video: PNW Components Announces Bachelor Dropper Post by pnwcomponents

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bashhard (Feb 1, 2019 at 0:45)

How to advertise a new dropper post: Show someone riding a trail only downhill without using the dropper post once

Martinez242 (Feb 1, 2019 at 1:02)

Haha, Damn, you’re right. The only time he moves up a hill he’s walking.

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pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 5:24)

Well, we thought about that but thought seeing a dropper go up and down was kinda boring. Also, it’s reallllly hard getting a shot that isn’t just crotch. Instead we figured showing Jon shredding his Wreckoning which has a 34.9mm seat tube (a diameter the new Bachelor comes in) was way more exciting.

b1k35c13nt15t (Feb 1, 2019 at 13:25)

seriously, put that thing on a slack seat-angle bike and video the use on a trail with a profile that resembles a 500hz graph. Time-lapse for one year.

billreilly (Feb 1, 2019 at 14:58)

The video had nothing to do with the dropper post... It was a Welcome to PNW Components video, nothing more... It never once mentioned the dropper post nor was it meant to be an ad for the dropper post.

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exmouthlocal (Feb 1, 2019 at 0:11)

If anyone at PWN is reading this, what is the overal length including the cable actuator bit that hangs of the bottom of the post? The measurements on the site only measures to the base of the post not the end of the actuator which will foul the bend in the Enduro seat tube restricting insertion.

scoobaru (Feb 1, 2019 at 0:49)

Totally agree, that is important for almost all FS frames that have bent seat tubes. I bought a 150mm Reverb for a Strive medium and it wouldn't fit with the standard Connectamajig thing but was ok with the shorter barb version.

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pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 5:25)

Sorry for the confusion! We’ll get our drawing updated today. Our length measurements include the bottom actuator.

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pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 8:09)

Check it out now, all updated

Svinyard (Feb 1, 2019 at 10:20)

@pnwcomponents: That was really cool man. Well done. I got to mess around with a buddies Loam Lever the other day. Its really nice.

pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 13:12)

@Svinyard: Oh wow, that's awesome! Stoked to hear that. We're really happy with how the Loam came out.

exmouthlocal (Feb 8, 2019 at 4:08)

@pnwcomponents: Awesome, time to measure the frame to see if the 170mm will fit

exmouthlocal (Mar 20, 2019 at 2:27)

UPDATE: After checking on shipping, import and VAT costs with PNW via FB messenger who were super helpful and quick in responding, pulled the trigger on ordering a 34.9 - 170mm Bachelor for my Specialized Enduro 29. Post arrived from the US to my door (UK) in 3 days via DHL which I was really impressed about and with no extra fees from HMRC or DHL.

I was then more impressed when opening the box and seeing the quality of the post, loam lever and even the cable supplied with the post. Fitting was simple and the post has operated the last few weeks fine. The action to drop the post feels really nice, the loam lever feels solid and smooth and the post hardly requires any force to be pushed down, a super light action. Returning the post to height feels great too via the loam lever and the post doesnt return at a speed which would injure me. Super happy with the post so far.
@pnwcomponents

fartymarty (May 18, 2019 at 8:27)

@exmouthlocal: Also got a 170mm in my Murmur. Nice and cheap on Amazon UK. So far so good.

dapek9tjw (Feb 1, 2019 at 7:42)

This is what I look for in a bike video - a cool beat & 100% shredding beef, no prolonged pans of a foggy meadow, no shitty voice overs or misplaced poetry. Definitely not biased as a PNW native c:

pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 7:58)

Glad you agree with our choice to keep it simple!

Svinyard (Feb 1, 2019 at 10:21)

Bruh, Foggy meadows is what we do up here in PNW winter.

anitahandle (Feb 1, 2019 at 12:07)

I struggle a little do figure out the difference between some of the various models. I see price, I see internal vs external, I see the Bachelor has the nice lever, but otherwise I don't get a good feel for the differences between models.

e21 (Feb 1, 2019 at 12:43)

Make a 200mm travel version?

9point8 is the only one available right now and mine always breaks.

toli-ibz (Feb 1, 2019 at 6:29)

I was perusing the website and I can’t seem to find the option to order the post with the remote with Shimano ispec ii or sram matchmaker x clamp options, or to an option to choose the pad color. Will these options only be offered as add on accessories?

pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 7:57)

Right now they come with the 22.2 clamp and grey thumb pad, but we do offer the MatchMaker and ISpec II adapters as accessories. Starting in April we'll have the posts available with choice of color and adapter style.

jedi-son (Feb 1, 2019 at 13:00)

I picked up the PNW Components Rainier IR Dropper Post for my gravel bike last summer... very happy. Would be great if PNW made a dropper lever for drop bar's... Yeah? Eventually I'll convert to a 1x drive train and us my front derailleur lever to actuate but for now I have a 2x drive train so I hack'ed a lever from old bike parts in my garage.

pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 13:10)

I have some great news for you, we do! Here's a link: www.pnwcomponents.com/collections/dropper-post-levers/products/rainier-cx-lever-kit-for-31-8mm-diameter-drop-bars

jedi-son (Feb 1, 2019 at 13:42)

@pnwcomponents: exceeding my expectations! Nice!

padrefan1982 (Feb 3, 2019 at 6:39)

@jedi-son: Its a really great solution. Using it right now on my Breezer Radar.

cornice6 (Feb 1, 2019 at 15:02)

Always been a big fan of PNW Components. Great products and excellent customer service to boot! Keep on keeping on!

andreyhabibi (Feb 1, 2019 at 1:27)

What about it’s Reliability and spare parts availability? Did anyone use it? Looks interesting for its price

stevemokan (Feb 1, 2019 at 6:46)

We’ve had over 20 PNW droppers on our demo bikes in the last two years, and we haven’t had to send a single one back for warranty. I only wish I could say the same for Fox (5 returns) and KS (too many to count).

woodyak (Feb 1, 2019 at 10:13)

@stevemokan: Any experience with temps consistently below freezing? Every dropper I've owned but one has had issues with lower temps. Some worse than others.

rpdale (Feb 1, 2019 at 19:12)

@woodyak: I live in a place that doesn't go above freezing for 5 months of the year. Never had one issue with my bachelor in the 2 years I've used it.

trimakas (Feb 1, 2019 at 6:51)

Nice work PNW. Reilly Kintzele and Jon Allyn make a lethal combination!

pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 7:59)

We are extremely lucky to be paired up with them, they're rad and we have some great stuff planned for this year!

adventuresbycole (Feb 1, 2019 at 10:33)

I'm sold, rad video! Short and sweeeet. Love the design on the collar, nice flare from what is currently in the market. P.S add a careers section to your website so I can apply

bermreynolds FL (Feb 2, 2019 at 7:53)

Noice! These posts are killer and this company has probably the best customer service I've ever experienced!

olddude (Feb 1, 2019 at 20:54)

Is this made exclusively for the mt bachelor bike park.?

Flowcheckers (Feb 2, 2019 at 9:10)

Clearly Yes, since you can't ride a DH bike at Bachelor.

KennyWatson (Feb 1, 2019 at 6:48)

Can you buy it post only with no lever?

pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 7:59)

Not quite yet, but will be later in March.

Trouterspace (Feb 1, 2019 at 8:54)

I'm still interested in their Pine 27.2 for my old rigid hardtail.

joeshackleton (Feb 1, 2019 at 9:11)

I have it.

I live in the PNW (if Victoria BC counts) and I've taken it on just under 10 rides since fall. It's my first dropper so I can't compare it to anything but I can assure you I'm lazy so I don't like dealing with crap parts.

So far it has been great. No issues but some very minor seat wiggling (not noticeable when riding). I wish I got the better lever from the get go (I blame my cheap ways) but the one it comes with works fine.

I'd recommend it. Really made my hard tail feel like a giant BMX bike.

Trouterspace (Feb 1, 2019 at 9:55)

@Savagegorillas: Thanks for the recommendation. It's always hard for me to justify spending money on my hardtail bike since I have a modern FS trail bike I spend most of my time on. So it's still 1x9 and has dented up wheels, but I really should spring for the dropper, because I know it will kick up the fun factor a lot.

agustin (Feb 1, 2019 at 13:30)

PNW Components, I think you can do a better video of the Bachelor Dropper post.

billreilly (Feb 1, 2019 at 15:01)

That wasn't a video of the dropper post, it was just a generic PNW Components video.

moroj82 (Feb 2, 2019 at 1:17)

Needs more clips of rainier tall boys being launched using the dropper

MorganBH (Feb 2, 2019 at 21:26)

I feel like videos without trail names listed should be verboten.

dirrbfactory (Feb 1, 2019 at 7:44)

Well done!!!

pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 8:00)

Thank you! And by chance does dirrb stand for "Do It Real Real Big"?!

NWT3K (Feb 1, 2019 at 11:41)

PINNED!

pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 13:11)

Yeah, Jon was on full-send mode that day. Must be nice working a 9-5 job and then being able to ride like that, eh?!

sngltrkmnd (Feb 1, 2019 at 12:37)

Great video!

cragus-t (Feb 1, 2019 at 9:03)

They put "Yaaas" on the advert. Lame.

pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 12:44)

yeah we're kind of lame sometimes over here, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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powturn FL (Feb 1, 2019 at 0:44)

@pnwcomponents: saying "stiffer & lighter" is merely cliche, but using the word "light" in ad copy without listing the actual product weight is an insult to consumer intelligence, and the best way to guarantee your claim will *not* be believed. If you want us to take you seriously, have enough faith in your product to list the actual weight of a full post, lever, cable, & housing (incl. length and diameter specs).

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kevinridesfelt (Feb 1, 2019 at 1:47)

You’re claiming PNW is insultIng “consumer intelligence” when they literally take feedback from any of their customers who offer it and incorporate that feedback into their products. I’ve never seen a company that listens to consumers more than PNW. How about focusing on the great aspects of the product which were clearly implemented to combat the complaints many people have about “big brand” dropper posts including rotational play and a lack of stiffness. Not to forget the post comes with their loam lever which is an incredibly high quality product. It even features a reach adjust so you can perfectly dial it in! Why bother writing a long negative rant about one sentence in their article?

Kimura (Feb 1, 2019 at 4:43) (Below Threshold)

@kevinridesfelt: Lets downvote @Veloscente as much as we can

pnwcomponents (Feb 1, 2019 at 5:28)

@kevinridesfelt: well thank you very much for the kind words!

stella10 (Feb 1, 2019 at 6:22)

@pnwcomponents: Do you have weights listed anywhere?

powturn FL (Feb 2, 2019 at 12:58)

@stella10: No they don't. Zero.zero info on their website. That's the point: no specs, no sale.

powturn FL (Feb 2, 2019 at 13:07)

@pnwcomponents: Your response gives the lie to empty praise for being a company that "listens." Numbers are easy to publish, why hide them behind marketing copy? Competitors like OneUp provide these specs up front on their websites, I'll be voting w/ my dollars for their brand of responsiveness to consumer feedback.

Kimura (Feb 2, 2019 at 18:14)

@MrKona13 The logic of the butthurt pinkbike audience is to downvote a comment that supports the disapproval of a comment containing unnecessary criticism