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whats the best option for connecting to Ispec B brakes (Hope but also valid for Shimano that many have I guess)
Wolftooth remote?
Got one of these a couple of weeks ago, seems to be spot on so far. One issue I did have was I ordered the MMX lever with the intention of fitting to the Hope MMX adaptor on my brakes. However it doesn't fit, the Hope adapter tries to simplify fitting by being made to bolt directly to one of the 2 holes in the dropper/shifter lever rather than use the cupped adapter that SRAM use to fit under the lever clamp. This worked fine on the BikeYoke lever I was using with my Reverb but the mounting on the OneUp lever is flush and will not sit in the Hope adapter.
I ended up switching for a Wolftooth as this all happened just a couple of days out from GT7 and OneUp delivery wasn't going to get the clamp adapter to me in time. I might still get the clamp and try the OneUp lever as I think it might sit nicer under the brake lever.
Just a heads up for any Hope users.. 🙂
Ahh, see that's an issue - I currently have Deore brakes (i-Spec II) with a shimano SLX shifter, I'll be swapping to Hope tech 3 levers at some point, most probably on this bike, with the same SLX shifter - then before or after swapping bikes I'll be going to SRAM eagle with matchmaker...
I think the Hope adaptors mount directly to the shifter body so the wolftooth/oneup remotes won't work, however they also make a full replacement rear clamp section which has the sram matchmaker mount built in which looks like it'll work...
The Tech 3 levers are directly compatible with ispec A (or maybe B) I think. The wolf tooth remote should attach to that.
From page
'Shimano I-Spec A shifters can be fitted directly to lever body.'
Shimano I-Spec A shifters can be fitted directly to lever body.
From hope product page.
Yeah the wolftooth remote will attach directly to the hope clamp, doesn't look like the one-up lever will attach in any way though, after doing some reading.
And I'm not sure if those full clamps I posted are compatible with the tech 3 levers, some places list them for the older tech levers only.
Looks like it could be the wolftooth for me if I want a lever that's fully compatible with Shimano, SRAM and hope levers.
The trouble is, the Bontrager lever, although cheap, is nasty to use. Ergonomically designed by a monkey.
?? Mine went on when I broke a Fox Transfer lever with my knee. Which hurt.
No trouble with the ergonomics of it - much nicer than the transfer, Brand X or the original reverb in use.
There are clamps for the tech 3 levers that do the same job. There is a compatibility chart on hopes site. I think they may only come in black though!
For the sake of saving a tenner, and the aggro of endlessly chasing someone, it would have been easier to just buy the post & use it for the last 6 weeks
Yes it would have been, if there had been any direct stock left by the time I ordered.
Seems one up are failing to fulfill deliveries to retailers at the moment.
How are people finding these? I’m tempted! UBYK still shows 16/06 as when they’ll be in stock, anyone had any contact to confirm this?
Also, do they take money straight away if its 'pre order'?
Evans have taken the 31.6 170mm off sale as they have no info as to when it'll arrive. I suspect the ubyk date is unlikely.
Taken a punt with UBYK, they'll disappoint me again, I know it. £166 with the remote for the 170 seemed reasonable.
In answer to your other question no they don't take money for a pre order.
UBYK date now pushed back to 30/06...
Oh dear!
I still have a 170×31.6 with SRAM MMX lever sat here boxed, brand new and unused if any of you want it.
Dropped you a PM geex.
Evans now showing 9/7 for stock. Direct is still showing end June.
I've run out of time before a big ride so changed my order at Evans. Got a fox transfer on the way instead. Just need to find a thin saddle to use with it!
Gah, im desperate to get my hands on one of these, ...my crankbrothers Highline has just failed for the second time in a year from new. I dont quite have enough room for a 150mm dropper, so I dont know whether to hang on for these or buy another manufacturer's 125mm?
If anyone see these go on sale in 30.9mm please post up.
o/ That was me and ChrisL you were moaning at today at Glentress, good ta meetcha
Oh that's cool hope you had a good day, I've been moaning the face off anyone that'll listen(even if you are not listening, I'll still rant) about this sodding dropper for weeks now, ..such a heap of shit.
I'm still not desperate enough to buy the shite from ChrisL's garage floor mind.
Ok, I think I've decided to replace the Brand X lever with a one up remote, the brand X one is slowly rotating itself around the bar even though it's done up nice and tight, so an i-spec 2 OneUp dropper lever is going to replace it. If and when I change to Hope brakes I'll deal with the dropper lever issue then.
Now, the real question - does anywhere actually have stock?
If you do but hope brakes then wolf tooth fits really nicely. Fitted mine today and it is so neat.
Yeah the wolftooth has the i-spec a/b adaptor which the tech 3 levers can use by default, it's a shame oneup don't make an i-spec a/b adaptor for their lever.
Maybe by the time I get around to changing to Hope brakes there'll be a solution.
"I’m still not desperate enough to buy the shite from ChrisL’s garage floor mind."
If it's any consolation his reverb shat the bed before the end of the ride, it's out in my garage now awaiting punishment beatings
Last I heard, pedal addiction cycles had them in stock about a week ago Maybe try them ?
Cool, I was trying to find an email address for them to ask about stock on a 150mm/30.9 but I don't seem to be able to find one.?
Anyone know what one ups warranty is like?
Well I phoned pedal addiction today and they only have one 170mm/31.6 in stock, not what I need. They won't be expecting more stock till end of the month everyone else is...and no guarantee that date is accurate.
I'm now in the dilemma of desperately needing a dropper, wait or take a chance on something else.
Damn could have ordered that one (but have fitted the transfer now).
Have you measured just how much space you do have? There is info floating around that gives the lengths so you may find other posts will fit at 150mm.
Yes I need 150/30.9mm, for the one up dropper that is.
There are bottle bosses on the seat tube which factor into things.
Pushed back to 01/08 now on UBYK
After this latest delay, I gave up and have just ordered a Transfer instead.
Pushed back to 01/08 now on UBYK
They're still claiming mid-July for existing orders and that one-up have been responsible for the shipping delays.
I'm just taking the view that all the first batch posts will have had 3 months field testing before I even get mine...
One up themselves are saying 17th July.
https://int.oneupcomponents.com/collections/dropper-posts/products/dropper-post
After this latest delay, I gave up and have just ordered a Transfer instead.
As did I. Very happy with it so far.
They’re still claiming mid-July for existing orders and that one-up have been responsible for the shipping delays.
Where are they saying this? I couldn’t even get a response to my email.
I’m happy to wait. Can’t get a different 150mm post that will fit
Where are they saying this?
In response to my emails.
Can’t get a different 150mm post that will fit
if you mean insertion depth/overall length, The brand X 150mm dropper is actually shorter than the One-up.
One up don't take the actuator into account when measuring. Brand X do.
425 mm V 410 for the oneup.
Yes. but the oneup's actuator adds more than 15mm to the length and isn't included in their measurements.