Rough summary:
There are not many dropper posts available with 27.2mm diameter which is common on hardtails
Forca SPS350
99€, 551g
Cheap and surprisingly light. Simple mechanics with steel spring and cable actuated positioning bolt. In use it’s not a smooth as the expensive hydraulic posts but even in Winter it’s astonishingly reliable. If something does go wrong then you can disassemble and maintain it in minutes thanks to the simple design.
Changing the cable is simple and you can also “pimp” the system with Nokon cable outers which have tighter clearances which are advantageous. The cable connection is at the base of the stanchion and so is less disturbing in the dropped position compared to other posts.
On the downside, there’s only 85mm of travel but considering the limited other options, 85mm is better than nothing!
Postives : Simple, reliable mechanism, 27.2mm diameter, cheap and light.
Negatives : Extension is not very smooth, only 85mm travel
Missing from the review but also important – It only has 2 positions, up and down. You also get the shims for the other tube diameters delivered with it.
