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I need a dropper with a bit of layback, have spotted:
KS i900 - Have one without remote, quite like it
KS E-Ten - Cheaper version of above?
Joplin - had one, awful wouldn't have another)
Specialized Command post - no experience but looks decent...
X-Fusion - not sure which model but sure I've seen one
I've got and had a few KS posts and they've been pretty reliable but I've also got a Fox DOSS and much prefer the stepped positions rather than infinite adjust sot hat could sway me away from KS.
The specialized one is intriguing, but I don't know anyone with one in real life so keen to hear more than the online [s]press releases [/s] reviews can tell me...
I Don't need or want internal routing, but does need at least 120mm drop and would be nice if it could be found for < £200
So what others might I have missed?
The Specialized ones are actually ok. Fairly reliable. I like the look of the KSi900 dropzone though, and you can pick them up fairly cheap from the Euro websites.
Had my specialized for a few years now and it's been good. Does need the occasional strip and grease but that is quick and easy. I'd buy another, in fact I did and we are now a 2 command post household. We'd be 3 if they did a 27.2
Its three position which for me is perfect. Climbing, general riding, descending. All positions are easy to snap into.
We'd be 3 if they did a 27.2
The XCP is 27.2, although it only has 35mm of drop. Perfect for what I want though, esp. with the SRL lever.
Spesh post sounding like a good option then, thanks!
The specialized is ace, and as a bonus (its not the easiest info to find) you can alter the layback between 10 and 20mm by flipping the saddle cradle round.
i've had a few on my own bikes and most of my mates have them and they have all been faultless over many years use. the best dropper out there in my opinion.
oh and DO NOT BUY AN XFUSION!
The specialized is ace, and as a bonus (its not the easiest info to find) you can alter the layback between 10 and 20mm by flipping the saddle cradle round.
Cheers, that's good to know although I will need the full 20mm on this bike due to some peculiarities of packaging the back end and keeping a straight seat tube.
oh and DO NOT BUY AN XFUSION!
bad experience?
you could say that....
We are running Specialized Command posts, both IR and standard, on all our bikes, eight in total and have done for quite a long time. Not had a problem with any of them.
I've got a 1st gen Command Post with the uprated seal and it's great. I've never needed more than full up, slightly down and full down (100mm). Strip and regrease takes about 15mins once you know what you're doing. Early versions (like mine) apparently had issues with the collet breaking but I believe was sorted for the second gen.
Giant contact switch, had a first gen one and it's still going. 100mm though I think the new ones go longer.
Couple of mates have the Specialized post and rate it. One of them changed from a Reverb and has no regrets.
Running 2 KS i900 dropzone and no probs so far
Liked the Spesh Command Post, very strong return which can be a surprise 😯 but only 30.9mm
Giant contact switch, had a first gen one and it's still going. 100mm though I think the new ones go longer.
The news ones are longer but no layback any more.
Liked the Spesh Command Post, very strong return which can be a surprise but only 30.9mm
31.6 available in the US
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftb/mtb-components/seat-posts/command-post-blacklite