Components, Dropper Post, OneUp Components - April 18, 2018

OneUp dropper post video review

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1tfFwlOcKA

What is it

This new dropper post from OneUp Components sounds too good to be true. It has the shortest insert length, the shortest stack length, and it can be shimmed to limit the amount of travel. It touts infinite, damped travel, and the speed of the post can be controlled by the lever actuation force. But is it affordable and reliable?

Pros

Shortest insert length for given travel
Shortest extended height for given travel
Can be shimmed to limit the amount of travel
Damped and controllable
Minimal play
Ergonomic carbon lever minimizes thumb movement
Low price is unheard of

Cons

Lever not the easiest to actuate since position gives it less leverage
Lever hard to actuate when saddle heavily weighted

The OneUp dropper aims to maximize the dropper travel options of any bike.

Mtbr’s Take

This dropper post is easy to install, operate, and maintain. More importantly, it maximizes the amount of drop a rider can use on any bike by employing clever design choices. Operation and usability are top-notch. Price is unbelievable at $199 post only, or $248 with lever. Reliability is the only remaining question. Our test period was brief. But for now it’s all thumbs up.