Fox Transfer Dropper Seat Post Review & Installation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 พ.ค. 2017
- This is a comprehensive review and installation tutorial for the Fox Transfer Dropper seat post! In my opinion, it is the only seat post worth buying on the market today! No more Rock shox Reverb sagging over time and needing a rebuild/bleed, no more KS Lev failure. Also, in this video, I go over the incredible Wolf Tooth ReMote lever, a must have addition to the Fox post! In over 6 months of use, I have had zero issues with the dropper post, still slides smoothly, zero play, no sagging, just a must have seat post.
Wolf Tooth ReMote Lever: www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...
Fox Transfer Post: www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi... - กีฬา
Replaced my reverb with the Fox factory transfer dropper and WT ReMote after watching your video. This was such a huge upgrade! I've never dropped and raised my seat so quickly even in technical terrains.
Thanks Alex!
What I love about your videos is that it's like watching my mate do maintenance. Also you don't have a 2 minute intro and right to the point.
Dominic Da Silva hahaha, that's the feel I was trying to achieve! I'm stoked you liked it 👍🏽
Seems like everyone is trying to imitate Casey Nystat. Casey is annoying, never mind his imitators. Great review and install instruction. Exactly what I was looking for.
@@alexthemtbr hey man sweet setup I’m willing to buy the same wolf tooth lever I currently have the fox transfer seat post it comes with a normal lever how do i install it should I just take the take the cable from the lever and push inside the wolf thooth lever?
Damn dude. So nice and simple. No messy hydraulic fluid and easy servicing.
Thanks for the video, I have just ordered a WolfTooth ReMote and I wanted to get ahead of the game on the install so I can get riding quicker!
Love mine. Good review as always.
Addendum: if your seat post will not extend fully when you get it all set up, try loosening your seat clamp. I ran into that problem!!
Great video, Thanks years later, it still helps out.
I apologize about the late upload. It's been a hectic week and I lost all my footage from last weeks TDS race :/
Hope you guys enjoy the video! Sorry for the delay.
What's your favorite dropper post on the market?? Comment below 🤘🏽
PS: I did crack my frame. We will get into all the details in a future video! Thanks for your patience.
The race face is really good! But KS's are such a pain
Alex Chamberlin u can recover deleted data from your PC or smartphone using ,,EASE US, ,(I think that is how thr app is called)
I have a Reverb works very good most of the time but total suck for bleeding and is getting close to a rebuild (I think? >250 hrs ride time).When its bled and working its my favorite.
Other bike has a KS with works but the OEM thumb button is kind of lame....Wolftooth drop lever upgrade maybe needed. Not adjustable for snap-back speed with such but no problems with bleeding.
I have a Reverb as well and there are a pain to bleed also i am not to keen on the stealth lever defiantly looking to buy the new lever that rock shox now offer
Thomson
Great job on the video this is a great instructional. The only negative is the title, there are much better posts out there. This dropper was my first choice but many locals talked me out of it with the failures they experienced.
WOOHOO I just installed mine today, siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick
Maaaan, your garage is soo cooool.
Excellent video dude, you make it short and entertaining, good content, nice bikes...liked and subscribed!
Felipe Trujillo awesome!! Thanks buddy
great video as always I am about to install both on my SC Hightower ;-) exited Cheers Buddy !!!!!
I have the same post and lever - both are great!
Like you video. I too have the Fox Transfer post with the Wolftooth remote. Like you, I think its probably the best setup out there. Cheers.
Another top notch how-to video! 👏👏😁
Angel A. Thank you!
Great review!
Man that's some sick enginuity!!!! Coshima dropper that's pro!!!nice vid!!
Thanks Alex. Appreciated the video.
Completely agree with you on the Wolf Tooth lever. I'm using it with a Thomson Covert Elite dropper. Hated the Thomson lever. Huge improvement with the WT lever.
Jeff B awesome combination you have
great vid. One thing I'd like to add is that I've had my wolf tooth now for 2 mos or so and ride 2-3 times a week and use the wolf at least 40 times a ride and have to say when I installed the wolftooth and screwed the bolt that goes into the female part that goes into the brake, I failed to use locktite and almost lost the bolt. I noticed how loose it was just by checking looseness with my finger and it just fell out into the dirt with no warning. The male thread is only 3mm long that goes into the female part and DEFINATELY NEEDS LOCK TITE. I hope Wolf builds a more reliable bolt/nut thats longer than 3mm. Other than that its the best on the market!!!
Nice review and sick bikes
Great vid mate. Thanks!
you're so good at working on bikes!!!
Emily Gines why thank you 😍
Well reading through the comments answered my question about the TDS:/ I was waiting eagerly to see your footage on the race and event. Shame to hear all your footage was lost.
Natan Villasenor I will post something tho! Don't worry
You should review the shockwiz!!! Would it still be possible to have your old tires?
Nice vid!
Great review as usual! I'm running the same setup on my Chromag and agree that the Performance post is just as good for less $ than Factory. Great content, keep it up, and let your subscribers know what's up with the frame swap and when we can expect a review on the Shock Wiz, looking at getting one myself!
Ryan Schlagheck Just tested the ShockWiz yesterday!! Review is coming out soon!! I will mention the cracked frame in a video coming up this week
Thank you and looking forward to both videos!
Sweet running same set up on my mojo 3 I'm building!!
Nice video - I am now convinced the Wolf Tooth lever is a superior design! I just tried installing the Fox Transfer post and remote lever and ended up stripping the aluminum threads in the lever body due to the tiny stainless steel cable attachment bolt not threading properly (its super easy to do). This renders the remote completely useless and headed to the garbage tin. The Fox remote design is flawed and from what I have read online this is a common complaint (thread stripping) with their remote. I am going to see if I can find a Wolf Tooth remote at a local shop tomorrow and will be calling Fox on Monday to see if I can get a refund.
Hi Alex fantastic review I had to ditch my reverb post to many issues so I went with the fox performance dropper post about the fox remote lever is it ok to use it is there any issues or should I upgrade to the wolftooth remote lever ??? Your personal view would be appreciated cheers
I installed a new wolf tooth and cable and for some reason the cable loosens every other ride and I have to pull the cable and retighten. I don't want to crank on the bolt cable lock afraid I'll brake the remote. Any thoughts?
Hey bud great review and excellent installation video!! I have 1 question for you! Is it really ok to hang the bike from the dropper? I had a reverb on my previous bike and was told that it is not advisable to hang it from the post.
solid tutorial, thanks! totally random but I like your bike storage set up, are there any issues with hanging bikes by the saddle? my garage is packed so that would be awesome
Is there any way to istall the lever together with a shifter on the same side? I still have 3x10...
Nice video quick question how would u know the rite length dropper seat post 4 u
Wolf tooth also has a light action lever. I recently installed that on my transfer post. Really awesome, where was this 25 yrs ago? Dropper posts this easy to operate on the fly are on the list of best mtb innovations ever.
Did you connect it to Shiamno brakes? I've seen that wolftooth don't recommend connecting directly to shimano brakes even though they do an is-2 version.
FWIW - Manager at LBS that sells a ton of these told me he never recommends the Light Action version. He said the regular always provides enough leverage, and the LA version has to be pushed further since the lever is longer. He said he has lots of ladies wanting it to make things easier, but they tend to have smaller hands, which makes it even harder to fully activate the long lever.
Hi
Do you notice that the saddle is slightly moving side to side with a dropper post installation?
Do you get the cable bushing with the dropper post or do i need to buy it seperately?
Hi Sir! What's d difference between d Fox Transfer and d Race Face Turbine or Aeffect dropper post. I'm planing 4d Fox bcoz of its coating/bling too. Ty
thank you!
Hey do you have the link for the bike hangers on the ceiling? The yellow hooks
Alex, the seat post has no play at all, or there is a small side play when moving the saddle left-right from the front?
I had to replace the cable on my fox transfer too. I am thinking to get the wolf tooth one next time my cable starts to break. I will wait to see if you do a review on it first.
John Etheridge it's awesome! So far so good
what's your favorite floor pump you have there ?
Does fox have the external housing like the ks lev dx?
mine came with 2-3degrees of rotational play fresh out of the box.... i dunno
but i have it over a year already no servicing yet.... and it worked without fail
Fox Transfer has more horizontal play than the Rock Shox Stealth which was surprising. X-Fusion Slate has the most horizontal play of the three. The best dropper post lever is a cheap old Shimano Saint front gear shifter, it feels very solid and powerful.
Hey man... Have you ever serviced your Transfer? Was it done by you or by Fox(or a bike shop)? Do they sell service kits for it? How has it held up thus far(seat play wise)? Thanks...
Hey man, what do u use to edit your vids? Is there any good free software
The wolf tooth lever is very good but the anodizing has faded a bit but still smooth operation.
I installed fox factory sl dropper and mines has 2 options up or down I can’t control where I want it like you show it in the video how it goes up real slow, it’s either up or down that’s it ?
Any idea ?
Lmk
Hi Alex, great video, will look at wolf tooth dropper lever for my 2017 reign advanced 1 which is cable run and I like that over my reverb for sure. You mentioned ideas for future tech reviews. A saint brake review, and I've seen you mix your pads metal and resin at each end? Why and does it work better??
Im considering upgrading my m8000 XT brakes to saint brakes on the reign. Reason I'm 95kg so being heavier and aggressive rider I seem to loose my brakes pretty quick. Typical XT brake fade and pressure loss.
Cheers mate keep em coming.
Adam Terry I've been thinking about doing that review too! Basically the reasoning for mixed pads are that Metallics fade on long descents and grab soooo hard you lose all
Modulation. Resin grab consistently but lack the hard bite of Metallics. I get the best of both worlds by mixing them! Tons of maintenance though. I don't recommend it unless you feel the same problems that I do
So is the reverb not good I have it
Great vid dude, I also have the fox post and wolftooth remote combo it rocks. But yeah how did you snap your yeti frame?
Vman 77 We'll get into that soon!
been using a reverb for a while now.. and its still working fine. i wonder how the fox stands up to regular use in the longer term. definitely something to think about for my next bike.
Gary Lee I know people who have been on them for a year now and they are flawless. I work at a bike shop and we have never had one in for service or heard any complaints. No warranty issues as well. They are really reliable posts!
thanks for the info and great review Alex!
I really like this dropper. To switch levers, do you need a new cable?
Brian Vaughn. No pal you don't need a new cable You may need to trim back the cable sleeve slightly
thats fine
is the yeti worth it?
Did you consider the ReMote Light Action? If so, why did you descide against it?
MrMrRioes FWIW - Manager at LBS that sells a ton of these told me he never recommends the Light Action version. He said the regular always provides enough leverage, and the LA version has to be pushed further since the lever is longer. He said he has lots of ladies wanting it to make things easier, but they tend to have smaller hands, which makes it even harder to fully activate the long lever.
Nice video like the wolf tooth lever
Joe Mattingly it's really good!
Alex Chamberlin cool I found out this morning I have to have my dropper warrantied out keeps bleeding off while I'm trying to ride so I am getting a new upgraded one
It is the giant contact came on the bike
How many mm does the collar have compared to a Reverb collar?
Good call on the wolf tooth lever. The Fox lever is crap IMHO. My cable frayed and broke in under 5 months of use. Also it needed constant lubing to eliminate that squeak.
Bruce Gudmundsson my same issues! Wolf tooth lever is so much better
Been thinking about the wolf tooth lever as my fox transfer leaver has been fraying (2 cables so far) my wires as well. This video just closed the deal.
I agree the fox transfer dropper is the best! Never failed except once when cable frayed and broke.
Shane Albertson yes the wolf tooth is such a good upgrade! Or try out the new dropt by cane creek
Kashima all the things
how did u snapped the old yeti frame
dusan posavac I think it had a previous stress fracture. But it snapped right above the dog bone link. At the TDS enduro there were 2 road gaps, after the second you would rail this left hand turn soooo hard! Cracked in the berm . That's why I feel like it had to of had a stress fracture before
Alex Chamberlin why did u get new yeti sb6 frame,I watched your video where u replaced the linkage and it looks like a pain in the butt to replace it,why don't u picked some other frame?? :)
dusan posavac it was my dads frame. My is being warrantied at the moment. I cracked it on practice day at a race so I needed to build another one up so I could compete. And I probably won't go with another manufacturer. Yeti's warranty is amazing and their products are second to none. I have cracked plenty of other manufacturers bikes. You ride hard, bikes break
Jason NOT Bourne I have have a Yeti SB6c for 2 and a half years
please post more!
Angus Faull I will!! This week has been crazy, filmed all weekend and lost all the footage
fox factory or Bike yoke revive?? Leaning towards yoke.....
WolfTooth makes the Light Action lever too. A step up.
Ted Knecht FWIW - Manager at LBS that sells a ton of these told me he never recommends the Light Action version. He said the regular always provides enough leverage, and the LA version has to be pushed further since the lever is longer. He said he has lots of ladies wanting it to make things easier, but they tend to have smaller hands, which makes it even harder to fully activate the long lever.
Thanks for the video. Did you get the light action or regular Wolf Tooth ReMote?
John W I didn't know there was a difference. I'm not sure 😂
FWIW - Manager at LBS that sells a ton of these told me he never recommends the Light Action version. He said the regular always provides enough leverage, and the LA version has to be pushed further since the lever is longer. He said he has lots of ladies wanting it to make things easier, but they tend to have smaller hands, which makes it even harder to fully activate the long lever.
what grips are the ones mounted on your evil?
Gabriele D'Alessio raceface half nelson
I'm early!!!
Do you know the weight of this dropper post?
Like the vids you should talk about tires and do a review on them
I have a full Maxxis Enduro Tire line up video, check it out
Thanks will do
ur still awesome
fox do 100mm post what is the evil like to ride is better then yeti
Is that a new sb6 frame? I see your old turquoise frame in the background.
Frank Fattore Yes! Will get into that more In a future video!
Alex, what size stem is on that evil ?
doug makar 50mm
Is that the light action or regular remote? just ordered my transfer today!
Robbie James FWIW - Manager at LBS that sells a ton of these told me he never recommends the Light Action version. He said the regular always provides enough leverage, and the LA version has to be pushed further since the lever is longer. He said he has lots of ladies wanting it to make things easier, but they tend to have smaller hands, which makes it even harder to fully activate the long lever.
Do you know anything about the the race face dropper post? Nice video and bike
IFTY I've heard it's decent! My only gripe is that the lever feels really bulky
Thanks! Been lookin at a YT and they have them
BlackDiamond, RF recently added the Turbine R dropper to their line, which is the Transfer in RF clothing (apparently same company owns both RF and Fox). I’ve used the regular Turbine dropper for a few years, with overall good results. It’s tough to install though. I’d go with the Transfer/Turbine R instead, or better yet, the Bike Yoke Revive.
How much rise is your handlebar bro, on your evil?
jefferson solmeo 10mm
great video..you ever do a bike check on that evil you got..looking into buying a frame
I have to ask for a comparison between the DELTA and switch link. I'm considering building up an evil frame too and would like to get a comparison between the two systems. For example, does the ramp up from mid stroke support to big hit feel different in the Evil? Did you have to tweak the spacers on the rear shock on either bike? etc.
justin in buffalo th-cam.com/video/M0A79U0sOq0/w-d-xo.html
Eric, tho ramp up has been hard to tune on the evil following, I do prefer the switch link, but that being said, my shock on the evil isn't very tunable. It would be amazing if I could fit a float x2 on it! I'm running 3 volume spacers in the monarch.
But if you think about it. DELTA is basically what ever Moto suspension system is like. A linkage driven single pivot! I think DELTA has some real promise and I love the low maintenance.
@Ales Have you ever thought about sending the Monarch on your Evil to Avalanche. BTW Love your channel.
justin in buffalo that's a really good idea! I juts want my evil gone tho honestly :/
what kind of dirt bikes do you have in the back??
Adam Labarthe ones with motors 🤘🏽
how did you broke your frame dude?
Riccardo Cervetti We will get into that
New rockshox reverb is quiet good and not that expensive as fox.
Just remember to go easy on your seat post bolt , you can pinch the tube if you tighten too much
Dig the Yella Pills ;)
175mm drop too? 8:25Min
Make a video of the snapped frame on the turquoise bike at 9:05
truls0206 I will 😂
how easy is to service the dropper post???
chetan gurung I've heard you have to send it back to fox. It's been out for a year and our shop hasn't had to send one back yet! It's a $90 service tho
Oh I see i had ks that was shit and reverb B1 that lasted only 7 months and can you do a video about the fork you have, thats a RC2 one isn't it?
chetan gurung yes I do have the RC2!
You wanted to see a review
yes please!!!!!!! just waiting for 2018 product to be released though, just wondering what switch would you turn whilst climbing
damn!! you got strong legs then cheers, ya planing to take them back home to Nepal, hope i do not suffer. Many thanks
can you please give me some details on your stem/bar combo? Looks very burly.
do a full bike check show us all of your bikes
Luke I already have
I think it also comes in a 100mm
175mm drop?
Gareth Edwards, I think you are correct. To my knowledge the Transfer currently tops out at 150mm.
I like your videos man but I have to say I dont think you need to pause in between every sentence like you currently do, it sort of feels like your dumbing it down abit, i understand you gotta be clear but i dont think the pause is needed, just talk normally. cheers mate keep it up
Reading from a script?
Ya but the factory is kashima so...
Owen Kaufman I know right ?!?
Please tell me you did not use a pair of side cutters to cut the cable.... they were actual cable cutters that looked like side cutters .... weren't they lol
Kevin Maddick oh I do it all the time 😈
lol you know your going to breed a whole new generation of frayed cables... don't ya lol 😈
Not happy with mine. It came on my Ibis Mojo HD4 and while it goes up and down just fine while looking at it, it seriously sticks with even the slightest bit of angular stress put on it, say as I'm leaning back getting ready to drop it. a real PIA if you ask me and no amount of rock and roll gold lube makes any difference.
My KS Lev never had this problem.
Pretty bummed.
you shouldnt use carbon grease there
Is there any way to istall the lever together with a shifter on the same side? I still have 3x10...