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Bent my Reverb so am in need of a new dropper post. The Reverb was 175mm long so wouldn't want to go below 170mm (might even manage to squeeze in a 200m as long as the post collar isn't to thick).

So Singletrack, what is the go to dropper post these days?

Ideally I'd not like to spend a fortune, mostly because I don't have a fortune 😬

Cheers.


 
Posted : 24/09/2022 9:58 pm
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OneUp ?


 
Posted : 24/09/2022 9:59 pm
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Brand X are perfectly fine. Or One Up to let you have a little more drop if the frame has limited space.


 
Posted : 24/09/2022 9:59 pm
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Brand X ultimate budget, One up if you want to spend a little more or get more drop.


 
Posted : 24/09/2022 10:06 pm
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Brand X


 
Posted : 25/09/2022 1:48 am
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Brand X

There are some very cheap ones on the Wiggle/CRC eBay shop (Tri-sport_resort)


 
Posted : 25/09/2022 7:58 am
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Brand X, but not the Brand X lever


 
Posted : 25/09/2022 8:08 am
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How did you bend a reverb?


 
Posted : 25/09/2022 8:45 am
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Brand x


 
Posted : 25/09/2022 8:56 am
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Brand X. Decent budget and you can adjust air pressure. Remote is very budget though. I’m using one with bikeyoke triggy alpha and no issues.


 
Posted : 25/09/2022 9:57 am
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Happy with my Brand X that replaced my reverb. Using a different (ztto) lever though


 
Posted : 25/09/2022 10:06 am
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Brand X more durable than oneUp IME.

Although my latest Ascend XL doesn't have a valve to top up the pressure if it drops.


 
Posted : 25/09/2022 12:01 pm
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Cheers, I'll maybe get a brand x.


 
Posted : 25/09/2022 8:56 pm
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Brand X if you don't have to worry about stack height.

OneUp if it's gonna be a squeeze.

PS. I have a used 170mm OneUp in 31.6mm to sell, drop me a PM if that might be of interest.


 
Posted : 26/09/2022 10:59 am
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Good prices on Brand X - at Startfitness: [url= https://startfitness.co.uk/search?q=brand%20x%20ascend ]here[/url]


 
Posted : 26/09/2022 11:16 am
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I have two Brand-X 150 and 170mm which replaced Reverbs. The remote is horrid as people have said above. I have ZTTO on one bike and Shimano on the other, the Shimano is definitely better.


 
Posted : 26/09/2022 11:38 am
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Went with Chain reaction cycles for the next day delivery. Got Wednesday off so I'm going to take the Dave to Aberfoyle.

Cheers for the recommendations.

Anyone want a Reverb for spares?


 
Posted : 26/09/2022 3:19 pm
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Post was delivered today and was installed in about an hour including removing the knackered Reverb. It feels like a quality bit of kit and the lever feels fine. In fact I prefer it the big sharp Reverb one.

All set for some riding tomorrow.

Now the real question is whether to play it safe on the trails at Comrie or do I scare myself on the steep trails at Aberfoyle? 🤔


 
Posted : 27/09/2022 10:40 pm
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Yeah, I don't have an issue with the standard brandX lever but it does seem to be unpopular with some.


 
Posted : 28/09/2022 10:14 am
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Amazing news! I sent my bent Reverb back to Planet X and they sent it onto SRAM. Got news today that SRAM are sending me a new replacement. So..... Do I keep it as a spare or get it sold?

Anyone want to make me an offer for a brand new 175mm reverb?

Spec:

Rockshox Reverb Stealth Dropper Seatpost 31.6mm
2000mm
Left
467mm
175mm

Edit:
Forgot to thank Planet X and SRAM for replacing the post for me. Great warranty with polite and regular email updates from Planet X.


 
Posted : 20/10/2022 6:49 pm