Mar 19 2012, 12:52 PM
QUOTE(majorsinbad @ Mar 19 2012, 11:19 AM)
Price: RM600-800, KS probably cheap but need to know how to maintain....RS Reverb lightest, higher rating...im using KS, Tim use CB Joplin, Cypher and Xand use Reverb
This is based on my own experience...
I ride a HT and my fav trail is Kiara...which is quite technical. So having a dropper post really makes a difference for me....with a HT I need to be a bit more accurate and move around the cockpit a bit...meaning I need to shift my weight back and forth, side to side more. The biggest benefit for me is it allows you to lower your center of gravity therefore making it more stable during downhills ...I m not sure if it makes me faster ...but it makes me more assured and confident going downhill. ..so I do use it quite a bit when riding...
I also dont like the idea of stopping to lower the seat...cut steam
Another factor is ...the saddle tends to get stuck in between my fat thighs ...its not a fun feeling when you re about to go downhill..can throw of your balance...
Having said a lot of riders been surviving without it ...I think if you can shift around your cockpit with ease ...without needing to adjust it...then you probably dont need it..just like the XC guys...
You ll also need to know how to maintain it cause with mud it can jam seatpost...covering with unused Tyre tube and Greasing it will help...under heavy usage you ll probably need to send it for service once a year
Pros: Allows you to move around the cockpit easily...seamless riding experience (no need to stop and adjust)..more stable ride as you can go lower on the bike
Cons: Adds weight to the bike...requires TLC and maintenance
Hope that helps
This is based on my own experience...
I ride a HT and my fav trail is Kiara...which is quite technical. So having a dropper post really makes a difference for me....with a HT I need to be a bit more accurate and move around the cockpit a bit...meaning I need to shift my weight back and forth, side to side more. The biggest benefit for me is it allows you to lower your center of gravity therefore making it more stable during downhills ...I m not sure if it makes me faster ...but it makes me more assured and confident going downhill. ..so I do use it quite a bit when riding...
I also dont like the idea of stopping to lower the seat...cut steam
Another factor is ...the saddle tends to get stuck in between my fat thighs ...its not a fun feeling when you re about to go downhill..can throw of your balance...
Having said a lot of riders been surviving without it ...I think if you can shift around your cockpit with ease ...without needing to adjust it...then you probably dont need it..just like the XC guys...
You ll also need to know how to maintain it cause with mud it can jam seatpost...covering with unused Tyre tube and Greasing it will help...under heavy usage you ll probably need to send it for service once a year
Pros: Allows you to move around the cockpit easily...seamless riding experience (no need to stop and adjust)..more stable ride as you can go lower on the bike
Cons: Adds weight to the bike...requires TLC and maintenance
Hope that helps
Can live without suspension or gears, but not without a dropper post
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