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Afternoon all,

I just put a new housing and cable on the post yesterday. Upon riding it today, I had to stop repeatedly to free up the post. It'll get stuck down sometimes. The barrel adjust is good, its just sticky. Is there anyway to get to the top of the post like maybe unscrewing that top cap? I, from time to time, will release the dust cap spring and gap the seal with a zip tie just to let some seal oil dribble in. But now, thats not even helping.

Is there a way for us users to get in there to unstick it or make itr more free?

Thanks

Sid
 
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Does it have a round or hex collar? The latter can be unscrewed and the dropper partially disassembled, cleaned and re-greased rather easily. I haven't had the best luck, eventually no amount of greasing and cleaning helps and the post needs servicing. Two factory posts didn't make it a year and both were warrantied thru FOX.
 
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The collar with the seal should be able to be unthreaded and a little grease added under it. I have done that with a few brands of posts, though I don't think I have tried with a Fox.

As for further servicing, I would to an internet search. With my PNW posts, I found that PNW has basic servicing instructions right on their website. The service was quick and easy, and got them working smoothly again.
 
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bmwpowere36m3 said:
Does it have a round or hex collar? The latter can be unscrewed and the dropper partially disassembled, cleaned and re-greased rather easily. I haven't had the best luck, eventually no amount of greasing and cleaning helps and the post needs servicing. Two factory posts didn't make it a year and both were warrantied thru FOX.
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Its round sir, NOT hex. I am guessing there is nothing the rider can do to get to a seal they can maintain. If thats the case, this is the last Fox Transfer I will own.

Fox is down the road from me in Fletcher. I am going to call them and see what they say. I'll let you guys know.

Sid
 
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Just spoke to Fox. They said there is nothing I can do at my house to remedy that sticky post. 115 bucks and up for a service/rebuild plus any parts that are needed.
Thay did say they'd offer me 35% off on the trade in of my old for a new one. At this point, I am not sure if a different post needs to be considered.

Sid
 
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cityjackit said:
Its round sir, NOT hex. I am guessing there is nothing the rider can do to get to a seal they can maintain. If thats the case, this is the last Fox Transfer I will own.

Fox is down the road from me in Fletcher. I am going to call them and see what they say. I'll let you guys know.

Sid
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I'm not familiar with the earlier transfers, but I recall you needed special tools to dis and re-assemble it. Plus, I believe the bushings were a 1 time use. The 2021+, IIRC, transfers with the hex collar can be disassembled with basic hand tools for cleaning/greasing of the dropper shaft/housing. If the hydraulic cartridge needed servicing, then again you need a bunch of special tools. In my case, it was the hydraulic part that was acting up.

Personally for the money, I wouldn't buy a FOX... I'd spend it on a BikeYoke or Wolftooth and service at home. Or save some money and get a OneUp, not quite as smooth an action, but easier to maintain and cheaper.
 
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Here is the service procedure for the 2021 and newer posts

2021-2024 Transfer Seatpost Rebuild | Bike Tech Help Center | FOX

www.ridefox.com www.ridefox.com

Here is the procedure for the earlier posts

2018-2020 Transfer Seatpost Rebuild (Internal) | Bike Tech Help Center | FOX

www.ridefox.com www.ridefox.com

Neither post style uses a cartridge. The hydraulics are part of the post. Full service on both designs means all new fluids, grease, seals and fresh charge. Once serviced they will work like new.

The most critical service tools are the shaft clamps and fill tool. You can fill the post with air and a shock pump, but need a tool to get that air in the post. The shaft clamps are critical to get the lower lug off as you can't hold the post any other way without risking damage. The other required tools are things that make the process better, but you can find ways to make it work. IFP depths are critical, but can be measured with metal ruler.
 
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cityjackit said:
Just spoke to Fox. They said there is nothing I can do at my house to remedy that sticky post. 115 bucks and up for a service/rebuild plus any parts that are needed.
Thay did say they'd offer me 35% off on the trade in of my old for a new one. At this point, I am not sure if a different post needs to be considered.

Sid
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My brand new Transfer is sticky. Won’t return fully from bottom.

I would avoid Fox posts.

Limp it along and buy a OneUp or PNW during Black Friday sales is probably the best plan.
 
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flgfish said:
My brand new Transfer is sticky. Won’t return fully from bottom.

I would avoid Fox posts.

Limp it along and buy a OneUp or PNW during Black Friday sales is probably the best plan.
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Lim it along is what its going to have to be. I was looking at PNW simply because they have a life time warranty. I spoke them this week and they said both their "Loam" and "Ranier" are completely serviceable at home with no special tools. THAT is what I'm looking for. Plus the 179.00 is just about what Fox wanted for a service.

Any expwerience with the PNW products?

Thanks
 
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LaXCarp said:
I just bought a 200mm Brand X dropper for $130. The 150mm version on my enduro bike has been going strong for literally 4 years. All ive had to do is top off the air every now and then and unthread the collar and drop some grease in
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130 bucks? Thats crazy. The reviews are definitely good. Serviceable at home also. When they say you can "set the dropper up", what are they meaning? Isn't it just controlled by the lever? Push it to go up or down, release it to stop where you are.

I don't get the adjust thing. Also, my Transfer is a 150mm/31.6 on my Intense. I am 6'3/190. How do I know whats the correct size?

Thanks
 
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cityjackit said:
Lim it along is what its going to have to be. I was looking at PNW simply because they have a life time warranty. I spoke them this week and they said both their "Loam" and "Ranier" are completely serviceable at home with no special tools. THAT is what I'm looking for. Plus the 179.00 is just about what Fox wanted for a service.

Any expwerience with the PNW products?

Thanks
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PNW is great. They have a lifetime warranty. I had to use the warranty once on my PNW Bachelor post and it was painless. I say go for it.

Adding a bit of lube under my Transfer's collar seal helped when it became sticky just after I bought it. Sounds like that isn't working for you anymore.
 
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cityjackit said:
130 bucks? Thats crazy. The reviews are definitely good. Serviceable at home also. When they say you can "set the dropper up", what are they meaning? Isn't it just controlled by the lever? Push it to go up or down, release it to stop where you are.

I don't get the adjust thing. Also, my Transfer is a 150mm/31.6 on my Intense. I am 6'3/190. How do I know whats the correct size?

Thanks
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I think they just have some confusing product description. its just a normal dropper that goes up and down via a lever and you stop it wherever you want. The correct size would be determined by the "stack height" of the dropper and comparing that distance to the distance on your bike from the top of the seat tube to where your highest saddle height is.
 
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Rodmunch said:
PNW is great. They have a lifetime warranty. I had to use the warranty once on my PNW Bachelor post and it was painless. I say go for it.

Adding a bit of lube under my Transfer's collar seal helped when it became sticky just after I bought it. Sounds like that isn't working for you anymore.
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The thing is with the Transfer, the only thing I can do is pop the little spring and get a tiny thin ziptie in there to creat an opening. Then drip oil in there. Maybe I can try to inject some grease with a syringe. Or push some in with my finger.
Thanks for the heads up on the PNW too

Sid
 
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I have both PNW loam and one up v2 posts. Both flawless. Both have Schraeder valves so you can fill air yourself. The OneUp has a little smaller stack height if that matters in fitting a longer drop post. The PNW is easier to travel limit which is nice if you need that.

Both better than this Fox crap. They actually work.
 
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flgfish said:
I have both PNW loam and one up v2 posts. Both flawless. Both have Schraeder valves so you can fill air yourself. The OneUp has a little smaller stack height if that matters in fitting a longer drop post. The PNW is easier to travel limit which is nice if you need that.

Both better than this Fox crap. They actually work.
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Very cool info. On PNW's website where they help you fit the post for your bike, they mention dimension C, "Full insertion" What is that? Is that the distance from the top of the seat collar to the inside bottom of the frame where the top of the BB would be and where the internally routed cable comes out? I do not know what they mean. What do you mean travel limit? Is it that you can limit full extend?

I currently have a 150 for my Transfer and that drop is fine for me being 6'3 and on my enduro.

Need some help guys please. See attached pic.

Thanks

Sid
 

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cityjackit said:
dimension C, "Full insertion" What is that?
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The length you could insert something into your seat tube before encountering some type of obstruction such as a suspension linkage or a bend in the seat tube. The bike manufacturer should have this, or it may be obvious that the seat tube is not obstructed the entire way to the BB. If thats the case, acquiring this distance probably doesnt matter.

Just think about it, the longer a post can drop, the deeper into your seattube its going to need to go
 
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LaXCarp said:
The length you could insert something into your seat tube before encountering some type of obstruction such as a suspension linkage or a bend in the seat tube. The bike manufacturer should have this, or it may be obvious that the seat tube is not obstructed the entire way to the BB. If thats the case, acquiring this distance probably doesnt matter.

Just think about it, the longer a post can drop, the deeper into your seattube its going to need to go
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Ahhhh, I gotcha. Thank you kind sir.

Have a good weekend
 
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