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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Seatpost Dropper 08/16/16 at 3:23pm	Print Post
	Wanted to ask to the more experienced riders what they think about adding a seatpost dropper. I have been invited, for next year, to ride the Monte Asietta ( (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)) with an old friend. He suggested for such a ride to have a bike with a Seatpost Dropper so you can change your riding config. What are your thoughts?

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sager Big Ring Offline Waiting for my next ride! Posts: 1343 Location: Charlotte Joined: 11/02/08	Re: Seatpost Dropper Reply #1 - 08/16/16 at 5:21pm	Print Post
	I think you will find most people would say absolutely yes. If you are doing some tougher technical descents and you can afford it then, it's well worth it.

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OoHoO Little Ring Offline Gnar...Gnar...Gnar.. Posts: 696 Location: Charlotte Joined: 08/21/13	Re: Seatpost Dropper Reply #2 - 08/16/16 at 5:55pm	Print Post
	My downhill times are faster with dropper but it will add 1.5 lbs to bike weight.

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TrillWill IB Room In The Loop Project Board Offline THTB Board member 16'-23' LKN TC Posts: 1027 Location: Cornelius Joined: 06/14/11	Re: Seatpost Dropper Reply #3 - 08/16/16 at 6:01pm	Print Post
	I highly recommend a dropper post. It will definitely increase your fun factor on descents and make you feel more comfortable when the downhills get steep.

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BudLeach Small Cog Offline Posts: 394 Location: Gastonia Joined: 09/09/14	Re: Seatpost Dropper Reply #4 - 08/16/16 at 6:41pm	Print Post
	If you get a dropper for this event. I would suggest riding with it for a while beforehand on trails you know well. It takes some time to become familiar with how and when to utilize the dropper to get the max benefit out of it. Eventually, it will become second nature, but in the beginning you will find yourself forgetting it is even there, at which point it is just extra weight you have to lug around. Similar to how a first time rider has 20+ gears at their disposal, but still winds up 20 ft into a steep climb in their 34x13 gear combo. At which point they try to slam down 4 gears at once, while pedaling at full torque. Remove the "unknown trail" variable and learn how/when to use the dropper on familiar territory.

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gonzo In The Loop Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 443 Location: plaza/midhood Joined: 07/28/12	Re: Seatpost Dropper Reply #5 - 08/16/16 at 6:55pm	Print Post
	The only drawback to a dropper post is that once you have one, you'll want one on all of your bikes.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Seatpost Dropper Reply #6 - 08/16/16 at 7:28pm	Print Post
	Thank you! That's a good idea. BudLeach wrote on 08/16/16 at 6:41pm: If you get a dropper for this event. I would suggest riding with it for a while beforehand on trails you know well. It takes some time to become familiar with how and when to utilize the dropper to get the max benefit out of it. Eventually, it will become second nature, but in the beginning you will find yourself forgetting it is even there, at which point it is just extra weight you have to lug around. Similar to how a first time rider has 20+ gears at their disposal, but still winds up 20 ft into a steep climb in their 34x13 gear combo. At which point they try to slam down 4 gears at once, while pedaling at full torque. Remove the "unknown trail" variable and learn how/when to use the dropper on familiar territory.

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DG Small Cog Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 438 Location: Matthews Joined: 03/01/16	Re: Seatpost Dropper Reply #7 - 08/16/16 at 7:29pm	Print Post
	do you have any particular brand to suggest?

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StevenA Coaster Bike Offline Posts: 162 Joined: 06/28/16	Re: Seatpost Dropper Reply #8 - 08/16/16 at 11:19pm	Print Post
	gonzo wrote on 08/16/16 at 6:55pm: The only drawback to a dropper post is that once you have one, you'll want one on all of your bikes. Truth.

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