Bikeyoke.
Recommend a dropper post that works
On a new bike (so new cable and housing) I have a oneup v2 180mm (using a different remote) and I have been very unimpressed. The main issue is the remote is impossible to push if the post is weighted. You can push to the point you'd think the cable will break and it will not actuate the post. Lift your weight and you can push the remote, but this is a pain in the ass and really annoying on a ride.
Reading though the oneup thread, it seems like alot of people have the same issue and it was not really resloved.
Additionally, the post feels gritty, not very smooth and just bad overall compared to my last xfusion post that had 1200 miles.
One up was helpful and sent a new cartridge but there was no change.
I pulled the post again and this time checked the bushings ( keep in mind this is a brand new post with maybe 30-40 miles on it). The grease looked like nasty dried out wheel bearing grease.
I'm cleaning and relubing it now, but I'm getting very tired of battling this post and tempted to send it back and get a refund.
I wanted the oneup for the lower overall height due to my new bike frame but I'm amazed how poorly this post works.
Kind of a rant, but what other posts work WELL for $200 that are not crazy tall? Xfusion, PNW, transx.....?
Thanks
Reading though the oneup thread, it seems like alot of people have the same issue and it was not really resloved.
Additionally, the post feels gritty, not very smooth and just bad overall compared to my last xfusion post that had 1200 miles.
One up was helpful and sent a new cartridge but there was no change.
I pulled the post again and this time checked the bushings ( keep in mind this is a brand new post with maybe 30-40 miles on it). The grease looked like nasty dried out wheel bearing grease.
I'm cleaning and relubing it now, but I'm getting very tired of battling this post and tempted to send it back and get a refund.
I wanted the oneup for the lower overall height due to my new bike frame but I'm amazed how poorly this post works.
Kind of a rant, but what other posts work WELL for $200 that are not crazy tall? Xfusion, PNW, transx.....?
Thanks
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PNW works great. I also have a X Fusion on my main bike. The PNW is faster up and a bit smoother, but the X Fusion is completely functional. If we’re buying one again, I’d buy another PNW.
BikeYoke. I also have PNW on another bike, but BikeYoke outperforms PNW. It's smoother and axially tighter (no side to side wiggle). Even with less use, I have to service PNW more frequently compared to BikeYoke to perform well. Last 10mm on PWN would stick unless I pull up on the seat. Servicing it fixes the problem, but it eventually sticks again. BikeYoke keeps on working no matter what. Stay away from KSLev. Cartridge blew up on me twice.
Get the oneup remote or a wolf tooth light action. The oneup requires more leverage that some. All posts have slightly different actuation forces. You can see that on Wolftooths compatibility pages.On a new bike (so new cable and housing) I have a oneup v2 180mm (using a different remote) and I have been very unimpressed. The main issue is the remote is impossible to push if the post is weighted. You can push to the point you'd think the cable will break and it will not actuate the post. Lift your weight and you can push the remote, but this is a pain in the ass and really annoying on a ride.
Reading though the oneup thread, it seems like alot of people have the same issue and it was not really resloved.
Additionally, the post feels gritty, not very smooth and just bad overall compared to my last xfusion post that had 1200 miles.
One up was helpful and sent a new cartridge but there was no change.
I pulled the post again and this time checked the bushings ( keep in mind this is a brand new post with maybe 30-40 miles on it). The grease looked like nasty dried out wheel bearing grease.
I'm cleaning and relubing it now, but I'm getting very tired of battling this post and tempted to send it back and get a refund.
I wanted the oneup for the lower overall height due to my new bike frame but I'm amazed how poorly this post works.
Kind of a rant, but what other posts work WELL for $200 that are not crazy tall? Xfusion, PNW, transx.....?
Thanks
Most likely your lever needs to be adjusted, or should I say the cable tension.
IMO the nicest dropper/lever is the Reverb C1, but the insertion depth, and difficulty of service helped me to decide to sell mine for the OneUp.
IMO the nicest dropper/lever is the Reverb C1, but the insertion depth, and difficulty of service helped me to decide to sell mine for the OneUp.
BIke Yoke dropper post are considered some of the best. I use one on my personal bike. They can also be readily serviced in the field and carry a two year warranty.
BikeYoke Revive or Divine. You won't use anything else after trying one
I’ve owned most of the posts on the market. Bike Yoke is the best I have used. Outside your budget, but …
...you gotta pay to play
Tell me about this please. What do you mean?They can also be readily serviced in the field
Interesting problem, especially considering you have replaced the cartridge. I have OneUp V2 droppers on two different bikes, work great and they have been problem free. I would not think a lever would make a difference with that particular problem, but sounds like an adjustment issue with how much cable is being pulled. What kind of lever are you running anyway?On a new bike (so new cable and housing) I have a oneup v2 180mm (using a different remote) and I have been very unimpressed. The main issue is the remote is impossible to push if the post is weighted. You can push to the point you'd think the cable will break and it will not actuate the post. Lift your weight and you can push the remote, but this is a pain in the ass and really annoying on a ride.
Reading though the oneup thread, it seems like alot of people have the same issue and it was not really resloved.
Additionally, the post feels gritty, not very smooth and just bad overall compared to my last xfusion post that had 1200 miles.
One up was helpful and sent a new cartridge but there was no change.
I pulled the post again and this time checked the bushings ( keep in mind this is a brand new post with maybe 30-40 miles on it). The grease looked like nasty dried out wheel bearing grease.
I'm cleaning and relubing it now, but I'm getting very tired of battling this post and tempted to send it back and get a refund.
I wanted the oneup for the lower overall height due to my new bike frame but I'm amazed how poorly this post works.
Kind of a rant, but what other posts work WELL for $200 that are not crazy tall? Xfusion, PNW, transx.....?
Thanks
If you are set on getting a different dropper in the $200 price range, I have also run two different PNW droppers with no problems.
bikeyoke for sure
but even then, the bikeyoke manual states: trigger first
LOWERING AND RAISING THE SADDLE
To lower the saddle, push the trigger and then weight the saddle firmly by hand or by sitting on it.
Apply force only in the direction of the seat tube axis, as this will ensure smoothest action and reduce wear of pins and bushings inside the post. To raise the saddle,push the trigger and unweight the saddle. Once the desired position is reached, release the trigger. You can set the saddle height infinitely in any position within the post’s travel range. If your post has not been used/adjusted for a longer period of time, you might need to manually break the post loose, as the seals have a tendency to stick to the contacting surfaces after a while of not moving. For this initial "break-away" just push the remote and then gently push or pull the addle until the post starts moving. Unlike to posts for other manufacturers it is acceptable to gently pull on the saddle or lift the bike on the saddle.
but even then, the bikeyoke manual states: trigger first
LOWERING AND RAISING THE SADDLE
To lower the saddle, push the trigger and then weight the saddle firmly by hand or by sitting on it.
Apply force only in the direction of the seat tube axis, as this will ensure smoothest action and reduce wear of pins and bushings inside the post. To raise the saddle,push the trigger and unweight the saddle. Once the desired position is reached, release the trigger. You can set the saddle height infinitely in any position within the post’s travel range. If your post has not been used/adjusted for a longer period of time, you might need to manually break the post loose, as the seals have a tendency to stick to the contacting surfaces after a while of not moving. For this initial "break-away" just push the remote and then gently push or pull the addle until the post starts moving. Unlike to posts for other manufacturers it is acceptable to gently pull on the saddle or lift the bike on the saddle.
I have a yoke 185mm for sale if you're interested. It's 30.9 but you can shim it and enjoy the weight savings over wider standards. Currently running a 210 one up. The difference in quality and action is pronounced. One up feels like the budget post it is. The yoke feels way smoother and nicer than a dropper post needs to be. That should translate into long trouble free use, but I didn't use mine long enough to comment on that. The consensus seems to be that they make the most reliable posts on the market.
And I think the cartridge one up uses is very similar to all the other budget post you mentioned. I wouldn't expect much difference in reliability. I wouldn't be surprised if they all come out of the same factory.
And I think the cartridge one up uses is very similar to all the other budget post you mentioned. I wouldn't expect much difference in reliability. I wouldn't be surprised if they all come out of the same factory.
I guess they all have a bad day though. I just sent back a brand new Revive 213. It would not drop if the seat post binder had more that 3 NM of torque. Air was at max psi. BTI, the US distributor said to send it to my dealer and have the dealer send it to them. F-that! I returned it. Both the OneUp it replaced and the final replacement Fox Transfer drop just fine at the recommended 5NM.BIke Yoke dropper post are considered some of the best. I use one on my personal bike. They can also be readily serviced in the field and carry a two year warranty.
Agree with everyone here, Bike Yoke quality is above and beyond anything else on the market right now. You don't even need to ride one, the difference in quality is apparent just taking it out of the box. A beautiful piece of kit for sure, but you pay for it. At a more palatable price point, I've had good luck with PNW (3 different posts all work great) and I have one One-Up that has been trouble free for about a year. All that said, I've had similar issues when the dropper cable wasn't seating properly or not quite tight.
As for unweighting before actuating, that's generally a good rule for pretty much any mechanical bit on a bike. It's hard on equipment to keep it heavily loaded while actuating... do you shift while mashing on the pedals? Just like letting off the gas a little before turning the 4wd actuator on a truck. Sometimes you can't avoid it, but it's almost always better to lessen the load, if nothing else it leads to a longer lifespan and less necessary maintenance.
As for unweighting before actuating, that's generally a good rule for pretty much any mechanical bit on a bike. It's hard on equipment to keep it heavily loaded while actuating... do you shift while mashing on the pedals? Just like letting off the gas a little before turning the 4wd actuator on a truck. Sometimes you can't avoid it, but it's almost always better to lessen the load, if nothing else it leads to a longer lifespan and less necessary maintenance.
Thanks for the suggestions. More to consider.
The lever is a possible contributor. My only concern is the lever is IMPOSSIBLE to push weighted. I'm tempted to try another lever, but I don't see it helping if I can push this one as hard as I can and it won't actuate.
For those (manufactures and individuals) who think it's acceptable to have to physically unweight the post before dropping, that is absurd. My last xfusion worked perfectly. No matter body position, weight etc. If they can do it, anyone can.
The lever is a possible contributor. My only concern is the lever is IMPOSSIBLE to push weighted. I'm tempted to try another lever, but I don't see it helping if I can push this one as hard as I can and it won't actuate.
For those (manufactures and individuals) who think it's acceptable to have to physically unweight the post before dropping, that is absurd. My last xfusion worked perfectly. No matter body position, weight etc. If they can do it, anyone can.
X fusion makes some pretty dialed stuff. I would never say if they can do it anyone can, but I get your point. In my experience they make some stuff that's more reliable than the big names. It's only their really cheap OEM stuff that might be subpar. I have a metric HLR from 2013 that has original damper seals, and even the foot nut crush washers are original. I service the damper whenever it seems time, same with lowers oil. Dust seals is all it's needed and it's seen a ton of use. It's by far the most reliable fork I've owned. That said, I believe x fusion and brand x are basically the same post. I know I heard somewhere that most of the 200$ range posts are all really similar in regards to action and average reliability.Thanks for the suggestions. More to consider.
The lever is a possible contributor. My only concern is the lever is IMPOSSIBLE to push weighted. I'm tempted to try another lever, but I don't see it helping if I can push this one as hard as I can and it won't actuate.
For those (manufactures and individuals) who think it's acceptable to have to physically unweight the post before dropping, that is absurd. My last xfusion worked perfectly. No matter body position, weight etc. If they can do it, anyone can.
I don't think anyone is saying it's strictly necessary to unweight things, but it doesn't hurt and it certainly extends the usable life of whatever part you're stressing. If you are loading the post with your full body weight, there is more stress on the mechanism that releases the dropper than if you only have a portion of your weight on it. Should it work? Of course, but expecting it to last as long and function as well as it would if you reduced the load a little is foolish.For those (manufactures and individuals) who think it's acceptable to have to physically unweight the post before dropping, that is absurd. My last xfusion worked perfectly. No matter body position, weight etc. If they can do it, anyone can.
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