Would you use this combination?

no – doesn’t look very secure

Can you not do around the downtube and seattube?

NO. Just no.

No. I’d be concerned it would make my reverb go bouncy

I’ve used those false crossbars before on a similar rack, with no problems at all. I wouldn’t worry about the security but I would wonder what it might do to the dropper.

Currently use a solid post and it’s fine. If I plan to go over 40mph I stick my bike in the car.

Considering the non-vertical loads the rider must put through the dropper I don’t think I’d be too worried as long as the crossbar was adjustable enough to avoid having to do it up too tight

I wish there was an answer. I used a saris bones for years with my old HT. last year bought a FS with dropper and can’t figure out how to use rack. Tried the false cross bar and was less worried about the dropper and more that bike did not seem secure enough. So have no alternative than to put it in the car which is bloody messy. I have no tow bar point, so can’t see an easy solution. PITA.

This is my set up and it doesn’t move at all.

I wouldn’t bother putting a dropper on that old Cannondale, no
It’s just not enduro enough

I use a crossbar to attach my Whyte T-130 which has a dropper, I do however bungie it down well to stop any bounce but the times I’ve used it seemed very stable and the reverb has been fine AFASIK.

I’ve used a crossbar and a dropper all the way to Wales from MK many times with no issues. Make sure the bike is tied down and doesn’t sway too much. Nothing you wouldn’t do anyway.

I use the saris one on my bike fitted with a reverb. Due to not want to risk load damage to the reverb I take a climbing sling and once the bar is on the saris bones wrap the sling between the frame and bar meaning no weight is take by the saddle/reverb. It hasn’t let me down yet including driving from Hove to Peebles

So have no alternative than to put it in the car which is bloody messy.

Tarp?

molgrips – Member

So have no alternative than to put it in the car which is bloody messy.

Tarp Van?[/quote]

FTFY 😉

Crossbar works fine at any speed

The idea of strapping the end of the crossbar to the frame so the reverb doesn’t take the strain is excellent, I’d definitely be doing that!

I would think that a 15 stone person bouncing up and down on a Reverb in all manner of directions as they hurtle down a hill would put far more strain on a seatpost than any crossbar and force by fitting it to a car rack. I can’t believe the the 2 forces would even be in the same ball park.

They aren’t in the same direction though.

Van?
FTFY

Can you get vans for £4 from B&Q?

I can’t believe the the 2 forces would even be in the same ball park.

They aren’t. The only reason I’d have any (possibly unfounded) fear for my dropper is because that bar would be pulling on it. Reverbs get air in them somehow and I’d worry this wouldn’t help.

I would think that a 15 stone person bouncing up and down on a Reverb in all manner of directions as they hurtle down a hill

You sit, downhill?

I am sure I have read somewhere that it is bad to hang the bike up by the saddle when using a reverb.
This may affect warranty?