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I need a new dropper for my bike, probably 125mm drop (that fitted nicely before, might fit a 150?).
Previously I’ve had a KS Lev Integra, which was a bit unreliable, and a Specialized Nut Smasher, but that broke about 4 years ago and I never replaced it.
Reliability is probably the most important criteria. Probably prefer a cable one than a reverb.
What should I be looking at?
Brand x
Reckmend what you have and all that, on the basis that it is a cable one and has bee flawless in the two years I've had it and it wasnt new when I got it, a Thomson one.
If that is too spendy, a second hand Thomson one.
Cheap/disposable - brand X
Serviceable - BikeYoke Revive
To me, fully serviceable would include the cartridge, not just the keys and bushings.
What diameter? We've a BNIB USE Helix 165mm X 31.6 - £150?
We've a few BrandX, they work well, easy to clean and keep going.
We had a OneUp that is good, smoother action than BrandX and less cleaning needed, with spare parts available.
Our latest one is a PNW Rainer - superb build quality, parts available and lifetime warranty. Ours without lever was £99 on PNW Europe's Page. I'm buying myself another when my BrandX dies.
BrandX are cheap and reliable.
Matt - thanks, but I’ll probably use a C2W voucher.
Are Brand X only available from CRC?
I like the look of the Bike Yoke one. My Specialized trigger might work with that?
Are Brand X only available from CRC?
No, and they use a generic cartridge so there are numerous functionally identical knock-offs if you search around a bit.
Cool cheers
You can get brand-x from start fitness cheaper than CRC/wiggle, use code EXTRA10 at checkout for 10% off
Got 3 Brand X now, can't fault em