A cable that has gotten pulled tight or loose, will defintely have an impact on how well your KS Lev dropper post moves up and down. After doing that a few times & also using the lever as it is designed to be used I can get it to stay down. I had the same issue because I would slam my seat post all the way down and it would pinch the cable housing. To fix the sag issue, first make sure the the cable of the KS Lev dropper has not tightened or loosened up especially where it connects to the dropper post. I’ve read a few articles online where people have had to send their post to the manufacturer for repairs. Then Gravity Dropper invented the dropper post, so you could put the saddle down (and back up again) without stopping – you didn’t have to wing it. I can push it down without pressing the lever and at first I thought the cable was too tight turned the dial and now the dropper won't even stay dropper it is pretty much just a loose dropper post not locking anywhere, I tried the cable dial but no luck? Over the past winters I noticed that my dropper post (rockshox reverb) stops working around 0°C (32°F). No routing. Up Next. 2. try completely removing the cable assembly from the post - remove the little red cover, unhook, and lets get it completely out of the equation. Next take the dropper out and look at the actuator. Not a single thing in the way of the experience. Autoplay is paused. "DO I NEED A DROPPER POST?" I’ve been riding in the Whistler bike park for the past few days when yesterday my dropper post wouldn’t stay down. After the unboxing and getting the wheels and bars up, I wanted to release the dropper post back up it came dropped out of the box, after pressing the lever and the dropper going up I found out that it didn't want to lock once fully released. A dropper post on a road bike, for instance, cannot add value to your ride. Have you played around with the adjustments at all? Your seat is in exactly the right position on the rolling descents or on the steepest climbs. Maybe remove the lever from the handlebar to give slack and test it. Most common seat post diameters in the industry have settled at 30.9mm or 31.6mm. Sounds like it could be a cable tension issue. The dropper post has revolutionized riding bicycles off road in the last several years. All have seals & bushings that need to be kept clean to slide smoothly. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. 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Dropper post buyer’s guide In the old days if you wanted to ride down a steep tricky descent you stopped, got off you bike and put your saddle down or you just went for it and hoped for the best. The cable is definitely not too tight. The all-new OneUp Components V2 dropper post was built off the previous design and added even more desirable features. Mine crapped out a couple months ago and the entire dropper was replaced thru warranty. Check if the cable has enough slack and make sure it isn't too tightly bent anywhere. Cancel. Next take the dropper out and look at the actuator. If you can still push the post down with that all disassembled then maybe try releasing the air pressure, then re … Not a single thing in the way of the experience. Okay, so today was brand new bike day for me. Then check the barrel adjuster on the cable. Most (but not all) use a precise Internal Floating Piston (IFP) charged with oil & air to drop your post and get it back up again. Is this somehow due to cheaper version of droppers? Ultimately, the problem was the external cable tightened up (cable was pulled towards the front of the bike) and caused the post to start sagging. Edited by Hello Ruan, 28 August 2018 - 04:39 . Contact; © 2021 Kind Shock Hi-Tech Co. Ltd. | All Rights Reserved Dropper posts have become almost ubiquitous on trail bikes in the last few years, and for enduro racing they are undoubtedly a vital piece of kit on any race worthy bike. The locking collar under the gaiter is screwed down tight. Any suggestions? No energy wasted. Make sure you cable/housing isn’t kinked in your downtube. I'm not forcing it more than normal b/c I can feel the resistance getting stronger each time. Could this have been caused by going to the top of Whistler? Hey guys! Does this mean the might be too long for my height? The new V2 dropper is available in 120mm, 150mm, 180mm, and 210mm lengths that are able to be shimmed down 10mm and 20mm in travel. I would check your cable housing, make sure it's not hung up causing your cable to be tight. The temp was -4c. I'd take it back to the shop you bought it … For a weekend warrior it does not get a massive workout however I am about to send it back for its 3rd warranty claim. Post leaks oil and once this starts it will no longer hold rider weight and gradually compresses right to the bottom limit. Sorry I forgot to mention that the cable was replaced a few weeks ago and it’s tight. The ability to raise or lower your seat in a jiffy is not necessary. Mine crapped out a couple months ago and the entire dropper was replaced thru warranty. The shortest st The seat post is not even … By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. This happens all the time on my Race Face Turbine. The fixed it at the dropper worked as a charm again. Screw it down all the way then loosen off half a turn at a time until it allows it to lock in the up position. Yup I have had mud cake up in the actuator and cause these symptoms. Then check the barrel adjuster on the cable. This is a good dropper post, not perfect but not too bad either. You can really help your search by narrowing down what options apply to you. WARNING: The FOX Transfer Seatpost contains pressurized nitrogen and oil. If it's running internally, give some slack in the last bend before the post (usually under the bottom bracket) Back to top. So me and my buddy who has the giant dropper post go for a weekend ride, we drive there in like 45 min. Our intention with Reverb AXS was inventive and pure: No hoses. Make sure the boot is not interfering with how far down you can compress the gravity dropper. I had this issue on my KS LEV after about 3 years of riding it (so well out of warranty). When we get ready both our dropper post will not stay down, nor can the hold the weight of us sitting om them. Pulling up on it is no bueno! 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