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9point8 Drops New Size of the Fall Line Post

9point8 is a small Canadian company with a unique take on the dropper. The post is entirely mechanical, which they say makes it more durable and reliable when compared to the hydraulic competition. Essentially, there is a mechanical brake that presses against the inside of the upper stanchion to hold the post in place. It is a …

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5 New Dropper Posts Spotted at Eurobike 2016

Gone are the days of one or two dropper posts monopolizing the entire market. While ebikes may have been the main trend on display at Eurobike 2016, after spending some time digging below the electrified surface I spotted five brand-new dropper posts on display—and three of them from brands that didn’t previous offer a dropper post. e*thirteen …

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Ritchey WCS Carbon Trail Post Review

Take something simple we largely ignore, then re-think it, and maximize it to the highest degree. Now let’s talk about the seat post. Most saddle-to-post junctions use a set of metal or carbon rails. This is nothing new, it has been around forever and a day. Many attempts to make a single rail system have been …

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How to Choose the Best Dropper Post: A Buyer’s Guide

Does anyone remember those dark days of riding in a pre-dropper world? Being forced to choose between stopping to lower your saddle or dealing with a high post limiting the fun factor on the descents? Sad times, to be sure. But in all seriousness, dropper posts are one of the most revolutionary products to come along in …

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Review: Gravity Dropper Turbo LP Seatpost

While the dropper post market is growing at a rapid rate, Gravity Dropper is anything but new to the scene. One of the first names in the dropper arena, Gravity Dropper continues to roll out improvements to their posts. The new Turbo LP seatpost replaces the previous Turbo, which I reviewed back in 2012. This …

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