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[Closed] Dropper posts are even better than I thought

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Unexpected benefit is that I now have the saddle at a much better (higher) height for pedalling than the compromise I had before. Stating the blooming obvious perhaps, but I was surprised at how sub-optimal I had my saddle before because I couldn't really be bothered with all the upping and downing 😳


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 11:42 am
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That was the biggest benefit for me, much less cramp in my thighs!

Before getting a dropper post I thought i'd better test out riding with my saddle lower, I liked it so much i refused to put it back up till i got my reverb :$


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 11:45 am
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Aye, I like having a dropper post but more than that I like having a correct-height-post.


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 11:50 am
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Just wait until you slightly drop the seat when going over rough ground, just a little bit, but it makes a big difference for me and the smoothness of the ride. I love my dropper too.


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 12:02 pm
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bigbadbob, already on it 😀

I still think they're blooming expensive, but if I don't spend it on bikes... 😆


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 12:10 pm
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I agree.


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 12:28 pm
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You have no idea how useful the dropper seatpost is until you ride one. Then you can't ride without one... :mrgreen:


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 7:24 pm
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Then you can't ride without one

This is true and annoying - suddenly the bike doesn't steer any more!


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 7:28 pm
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I love my dropper seat post! I no longer get left behind because I've stopped to fiddle with my saddle height.


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 7:38 pm

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