Why didn’t you guys tell me?

[Atavar]

I just found out about dropper seat posts.
They work sort of like the adjustable office chairs we all love so much. Flip a lever and put some weight on the saddle to drop it to its lowest position, then when you are ready flip the lever again and the saddle adjusts to its preset high position.
They are meant for mtb’s to allow easy seat height adjustment for ascents, descents and road riding. In my case it will make it much easier for my fat old body to get on and off the bike and still have an efficient seat height for riding.

Amazon.com

 

[hugh]

I recently bought a mid priced mtn bike that came with a dropper post. I do ride some trails but the best use of it is in the city. Pull up to a red light, drop the seat a bit for easy safe footing while not moving. Get moving again and raise it up for the best leg extension. Plus of course ease of getting on and off.

 

[Atavar]

I still need to look at cable routing to see if I can do an internal cable or if I need to go external. I’m hoping I won’t need to have a cable tied to the outside of the frame.

 

[addertooth]

Atavar,

It is a fight-club thing, those who know about dropper seat posts, don't talk about dropper seat posts.

 

[pagheca]

I just found out about dropper seat posts.
They work sort of like the adjustable office chairs we all love so much. Flip a lever and put some weight on the saddle to drop it to its lowest position, then when you are ready flip the lever again and the saddle adjusts to its preset high position.
They are meant for mtb’s to allow easy seat height adjustment for ascents, descents and road riding. In my case it will make it much easier for my fat old body to get on and off the bike and still have an efficient seat height for riding.

Amazon.com

As I wrote somewhere in another post it was a surprise also for me how useful is the dropper. I do not need it to get on and off the bike but just on very steep descent or downhill off road.

 

[hugh]

I'm the only one of the riders in my usual group that has one but have been noticing lately that some of the group - we are all late sixties to mid seventies are leaning their bikes over to get on due to difficulty lifting a leg over the bike. Once riding they are fine but a dropper post might help. For me the main and most useful feature is coming to a stop and lowering the seat for stable footing.

 

[Snoop]

I'm the only one of the riders in my usual group that has one but have been noticing lately that some of the group - we are all late sixties to mid seventies are leaning their bikes over to get on due to difficulty lifting a leg over the bike. Once riding they are fine but a dropper post might help. For me the main and most useful feature is coming to a stop and lowering the seat for stable footing.

I’m in my mid-50s, and my hips (so far) are still pretty functional.

Still a bike tipper, though.
Don’t want to take any chances.

 

[Toiday]

I'm not sure how the dropper post would benefit me since my seat is only 3 inches above the lowest point. Will the dropper post take off an inch or two?

 

[JerryB]

With a new right knee and hip......my bike is a step through.....works great for me. I

 

[Anton]

A dropper post is one of those things that you didn't know you needed until you've given it a go. They are so handy for mountain biking. I must admit I had no idea what I was missing out on until I purchased a mountain bike with a dropper post. I'd find it really hard to go back to a standard quick release seat post now!

 

[Toiday]

I decided to try out a Cable-Less Hydraulic Dropper Post. The advantage is I don't have to route the cable and find a place on the handle bar (which is already crowded) to put the lever. It also costs much less. The disadvantage is I have to take one hand off the handle bar to control the seat position. But that's OK because I only ride on surface trials and only adjust when I get on/off my bike.

 

[HumanPerson]

I decided to try out a Cable-Less Hydraulic Dropper Post. The advantage is I don't have to route the cable and find a place on the handle bar (which is already crowded) to put the lever. It also costs much less. The disadvantage is I have to take one hand off the handle bar to control the seat position. But that's OK because I only ride on surface trials and only adjust when I get on/off my bike.

which one was it do ya have a link?
Welcome to the forums, by the way!

 

[Toiday]

which one was it do ya have a link?
Welcome to the forums, by the way!

This one since it has many sizes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF5DBNFQ/ref=cfb_at_prodpg?th=1

 

[HumanPerson]

This one since it has many sizes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF5DBNFQ/ref=cfb_at_prodpg?th=1

nice

 

[Atavar]

I am enjoying my cabled one. Luckily my frame was easy to route the cable through.
It is also a minor security add because of the cable connected to the seat post.