hi I just did this swapped same giant dropper level for the same style lever, in my case for various reasons.. i.e. I got it for free.. it was a Giant branded lever in this style.. The free Giant one I got is fine it doesn't have the I spec mounts and is in general not quite as nice as that PNW loam one.. but for free it is a lot better than stock one.
the stock giant lever is designed to be compatible with a front mech lever, hence why it's high up! great install video - thinking of getting a pnw dropper for my giant trance 2. the loam lever looks sick.
Good vid...Just got the loam lever a month ago. Saved it for my new bike and installed it today. Your dog is beautiful in that black....a Pug right? Sweet!
Great video Toogy! Gotta order me one of those. This video will come in really handy. Love the shop. All you need is some quality tunes and a good beer and you would be all set! Keep it up.
I think the dropper mount that attaches to your brakes is supposed to go off to the left for the left side. I think you used the mount of the right handlebar.
@@ToogyHowser It felt alright but it wasn't as smooth. I was swapping out the cable housing and decided to order a new lever while I was at it. (I had more money at the time too 😂)
Nice video. I'm just curious though, with that setup seems like you would not have nowhere near the adjustment ability between the two levers as you do when they're separate? I want to say that lever that was on your bike first was set up for a front derailleur dropper post lever I think. So you could have front derailleur shifter and the dropper post above that and reach them both with your thumb. But this is all just a guess LOL.
Great video you cleared up what i was wondering about when i order my loam lever. Matching it up to my slx br7000 i-spec II.quick question. Can you order the lever with just the i spec II attachment or do i order it as you did with the standard clamp and have to purchase matchmaker separately as you did
Please help! I’ve got a trance 2 2017 model, I need a new cartridge for dropper but with one do I need? There is 2 to choose from from the website Thanks in advance
Possibly the best tutorial I have ever watched. Loved how you showed struggles, some of which I had as well. Earned a sub
Thank you!, I try and keep it real!
I completely agree! It was great to be able to hear you work through everything. This is much better than an edited install that appears easy.
Great vid. Just got the same lever so will follow your guide
Glad you found it helpful!
hi I just did this swapped same giant dropper level for the same style lever, in my case for various reasons.. i.e. I got it for free.. it was a Giant branded lever in this style.. The free Giant one I got is fine it doesn't have the I spec mounts and is in general not quite as nice as that PNW loam one.. but for free it is a lot better than stock one.
Nice. Hope to install my Loam Lever this weekend.
Good luck! It was pretty easy overall
its always a GOOD idea to replace the entire cable when you get new parts for the seat dropper IMO.
Why?
the stock giant lever is designed to be compatible with a front mech lever, hence why it's high up!
great install video - thinking of getting a pnw dropper for my giant trance 2. the loam lever looks sick.
thanks! what don't you like about the giant dropper? The dropper itself seems fine to me, just that lever had to go! haha
Good vid...Just got the loam lever a month ago. Saved it for my new bike and installed it today. Your dog is beautiful in that black....a Pug right? Sweet!
Yep he’s a Pug! Keeps our lives interesting lol
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make the video!
Great video Toogy! Gotta order me one of those. This video will come in really handy. Love the shop. All you need is some quality tunes and a good beer and you would be all set! Keep it up.
Thanks man! yeah I love the garage, it's just FREEZING out there this time of year haha
Good video! Yeah, also changed stock Giant lever to Wolftooth one, cleaner, smoother, nicer.
Yeah, I was debating between the two, both good levers I’m sure and both way better than the weird giant one haha
3:29 no need to cut it, you could use pliers instead, I do that from time to time, I clamp it loose basically.
I think the dropper mount that attaches to your brakes is supposed to go off to the left for the left side. I think you used the mount of the right handlebar.
I just threw that exact lever on my Roscoe, it feels so smooth
Very nice! You didn’t like the stock roscoe one? I don’t find it that bad, the stock giant one though that’s a different story lol
@@ToogyHowser It felt alright but it wasn't as smooth. I was swapping out the cable housing and decided to order a new lever while I was at it. (I had more money at the time too 😂)
I did a wolf tooth on my Roscoe and it made a nice difference
Nice! You didn’t like the stock Roscoe lever? I don’t find it that bad
It is super cheap compared to the wolf’s tooth.
Thats a super nice lever good job!!
Thanks! I got it as a Christmas present from my parents and just finally got around to installing it
Thanks for the video. 👍
Amazing tutorial men, 👍
THANKS
That’s the MTB way, figure it out as you go along! Lever looks sick.
yeah that's how I do things! haha, thankfully there is TH-cam where I can usually find the answer to everything!
For sure man, keep up the good work!
Great job, I'll give you a call if I need to change mine out!
Thanks!
Would you say you need the attachment? I just ordered mine and I got the 22.2 mm yet I have the Shimano slx m7100
Looks nice😎👍
Best Wishes from Germany
Thanks man! Have a good one
Quality video!
Thank you sir!
It should have came with a cable sheathing idk why yours didn't
Thanks! Curious, assuming the cable is on good shape, why repack it?
yeah if your cable is in good shape, no need to replace it.
Nice video. I'm just curious though, with that setup seems like you would not have nowhere near the adjustment ability between the two levers as you do when they're separate? I want to say that lever that was on your bike first was set up for a front derailleur dropper post lever I think. So you could have front derailleur shifter and the dropper post above that and reach them both with your thumb. But this is all just a guess LOL.
Maybe but I like the clean look and this seems to be in the right position for me anyways
Great video you cleared up what i was wondering about when i order my loam lever. Matching it up to my slx br7000 i-spec II.quick question. Can you order the lever with just the i spec II attachment or do i order it as you did with the standard clamp and have to purchase matchmaker separately as you did
you can order it with the lever, I kinda messed up when I ordered and had to order it separately!
Thanks
Decent!
Which model did you use to replace the Giant remote? I have the same original remote. Was it the ISpec II?
yes I used the ispec II mount, worked great with the stock brakes on the Reign!
I noticed the mastercraft tools. Did you get all or most of your tools at Crappy Tire?
Well being in Canada that is kinda unavoidable haha, most of them are pretty decent especially if you get them on sale!
@@ToogyHowser ok good to know. Thank you.
For bike specific tools park are hard to beat but kinda pricey lol
Wat seat is dat
BTW congrats on the monetization that was Quick!!
yeah 6 days after I passed the threshold!
Please help! I’ve got a trance 2 2017 model, I need a new cartridge for dropper but with one do I need? There is 2 to choose from from the website
Thanks in advance