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.

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/

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.

Would you mind videoing your effort and sharing it? 🤪

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.

Excellent – off to learn Swedish now 🙂

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).

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?

At Upgrade a Thomson service is £55, service and a new cartridge is £125, return postage £5

Excellent – off to learn Swedish now 🙂

I learnt Swedish in 10 seconds. Google offered to translate the article for me 🙂

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

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.