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[Closed] Command Post Backlite or KS Dropzone remote dilemma

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My problem is I'm a short arse, and between my frame design and short legs I can only have a total length of 330mm total length and a 75mm drop although I'd prefer 100mm.
The believe the above two are my only choice.
£250 = Command Post Backlite
£170 = KS Dropzone most recent model from Germany
Firstly is it worth spending the extra money?
Have I missed out another compatible post?
Help appreciated 🙂


 
Posted : 09/06/2013 8:48 pm
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I have a blacklite and have done for 18 months. It doesn't get a complete beating but it is incredibly easy to service using a guide I found on pinkbike. I'd highly recommend it, you can't fault Specialized's warranty!


 
Posted : 09/06/2013 10:47 pm
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Thank you for your feedback:) I'd feel safer warranty wise with spesh.
Anyone used the KS Dropper above?


 
Posted : 10/06/2013 6:01 am
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I have the non remote version of the dropzone but only had it 2 months so far. But it goes up and down as I want it to and does it smoothly. I will buy the remote kit in the near future.


 
Posted : 10/06/2013 6:43 am
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Don't think you can get the 75 mm travel post in the uk just the 100 and 125


 
Posted : 10/06/2013 2:57 pm
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I'm a shortarse and i have the 75mm blacklite.
I love it, perfect drop for me and so far - 18 months - no trouble whatsoever.

Mind you, i only got mine because the nice chap at the importers had one under his desk for warranty repairs.
I understand its not imported as an after market item into the UK.


 
Posted : 10/06/2013 3:15 pm
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I think giant make a shorter drop post too? Forget the name...

(i had a blacklite in 125mm flavour, it was good, just wrong size for the new frame)


 
Posted : 10/06/2013 3:17 pm
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We are running six Command posts in our family. Not had a problem with any of them. Bought a couple of Ebay in Australia. One from Ebay in USA. Can be picked up very cheap.


 
Posted : 10/06/2013 3:18 pm
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Thanks again to everyone for your comments..
Will look into the giant dropper or look abroad for a small person command post.


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 8:09 pm
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fwiw CB Joplins are 75mm...just the reliability problems


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 8:17 pm

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