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Just wondering if anyone's successfully done a basic lube-type service on a Thomson Elite covert dropper post. Mine has no issues on the hydraulic side and only a little noticeable play, but is creaking like a bastard. And no, it's not the post / tube / clamp interface.
Given that a service from Upgrade is £125 plus postage both ways, it doesn't make financial sense - I could buy a brand new, decent dropper for that - but it sounds/feels like some re-greasing might sort it out.
What I don't want to do is get enmeshed in a complex dismantling and rebuilding of the cartridge element of the post, but if I can remove that as a sealed unit and rebuild the rest, I'm happy enough. Anyone done that before I get the tools out? Anything I should be aware of?
Nice posts btw, but now looking overly expensive and the lack of internal spares and DIY servicing info is irksome.
Posted : 19/04/2022 8:34 am
I've got a dead one stashed away pending some time to have a go at it.
I have this thread on mtbr bookmarked.
https://www.mtbr.com/threads/thomson-elite-dropper-service-guide.1129403/
Posted : 19/04/2022 8:40 am
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Thanks, I've seen that thread, but it doesn't quite work with my small dog brain in the sense that I can connect the bits in the absence of actual post. It'll probably make more sense once I've started dismantling the thing.
Posted : 19/04/2022 8:51 am
Would you mind videoing your effort and sharing it? 
Posted : 19/04/2022 9:13 am
Lots of pictures on a Swedish forum of one stripped down, external cable
https://happyride.se/forum/threads/thomson-elite-dropper-seatpost-do-not-open.2857541/#post-2857597
Its really annoying that they dont publish service manuals and wont sell seal kits.
Posted : 19/04/2022 9:18 am
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Excellent - off to learn Swedish now 
Posted : 19/04/2022 9:21 am
Mine's on it's way back from Upgrade - it was "only" £60 for the service. For some reason I thought it would be more - i think their pricing on the website might be wrong. I had the same experience with the previous supplier (i-something).
Posted : 19/04/2022 9:25 am
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No, you're right. Maybe that makes some sense then, though I'd always rather DIY it. How long did it take to get back to you?
Posted : 19/04/2022 10:56 am
At Upgrade a Thomson service is £55, service and a new cartridge is £125, return postage £5
Posted : 19/04/2022 11:45 am
Excellent – off to learn Swedish now
I learnt Swedish in 10 seconds. Google offered to translate the article for me
Posted : 19/04/2022 12:18 pm
How long did it take to get back to you?
Without Easter interfering I would guess 7-10 days is standard. I paid for mine on Thursday after which it was being posted 48hr but not here yet (Bank Holidays).
Right enough, £55+5. I think I was half expecting mine might need the £125 full works. This is the third service mine's had and I've been expecting it to fail purely due to age at some point, but has been a great STW Classifieds purchase of about 6 years ago.
https://www.upgradebikes.co.uk/Catalogue/FORMS/Thomson-Dropper-Post-RMA-Request
Posted : 19/04/2022 1:23 pm
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I learnt Swedish in 10 seconds. Google offered to translate the article for me
So you didn't actually 'learn Swedish' at all? You just used Google Translate? Why didn't I think of that...
... anyway, I'm going to see if I can DIY it regardless of language skills. I resent paying 60 odd quid for a basic service because Thomson has chosen not to release servicing details for its dropper posts.
Posted : 19/04/2022 3:17 pm
