Time to upgrade some stuff. Budget is around 200 quid.
Either,
Switch Forca Vario dropper post for a bargain Reverb from Merlin.
Or,
Switch BB7s for bargain XT hydraulics from Merlin.
Head says brakes, heart says seatpost. What do you reckon?
slainte ❓ rob
Brakes.
I would rathe rhave better brakes than a better seatpost tbh
You'll not notice the difference with the brakes after a week or so, but a dropper will add a new dimension to your riding.
Depends on your riding really.
brakes could save your life........ 😀
Me, I'd probablly go for the reverb.
But to qualify that, at the mo' I'm thinking of getting some BB7s myself after getting a bit p'ed off with the hydraulic brakes I've got leaking at the lever. They're not XTs though.
brakes obviously.
i`d say get the reverb and sell me the vario dropper cheaply. 😀
Head won.
Just ordered the XT brakes and associated bits and bobs.
Reverb will have to wait I guess.
Thanks to all for input.
slainte 🙂 rob
BB7s are fine IMO unless you're a DHer/bikepark regular
a droppy post would've been my suggestion
(Edit: ah, soz - I assumed "switch forca vario" was another possible seatpost rather than one you already have)
So, neither unless you're a DHer/bikepark regular
Was losing confidence in the BB7s after a couple of recent occasions when they just weren't enough - even slapping a 200mm rotor on the front hasn't helped much. EDIT - have also switched pads and fettled properly.
Already have a (cheap) dropper post, so it was always a case of do I improve my peace of mind with the brakes or get a shinier seatpost.
Like I said - 1st world problem.
slainte 
rob
Cancel your order with Merlin, re-order the brakes from Rose Bikes and put the money you save towards a Reverb.
Seatpost definitely - nowt wrong with BB7s at all.