DIY Dropper Seat Post Tutorial
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ค. 2018
- I found a way to make an inexpensive and satisfactory DIY dropper seat post until the budget allows the real deal and in this short tutorial you’ll find out how to make a diy dropper post of your own.
First you’ll need to source the parts, I purchased mine at Ace Hardware on the way to the trail but most hardware stores such as lower, home depot, or true value will have these readily available.
You’ll need 2 compression springs. Mine were 5/8 inch at 5 inches but every bike will be different so I suggest measure your seat tube length and diameter to be sure of precise fitting.
optional are the rubber spacers I placed in either ends of the bottom spring to avoid metal on metal contact.
Lastly, you’ll need a 1inch washer, or washer to fit the diameter of your seat tube.
If you are worried about the springs interacting with the bottom bracket you can see here that the seat tube does not dissect the bottom bracket shell. On my bike. I haven’t encountered any problems but Doing this hack to your bike is at your own risk so I suggest investigating the area where your seat tube meets bottom bracket shell to be on the safe side.
Onto the procedure.
Place both the springs in the seat tube. you’ll need to remove bottle cage bolts in the vertical position to allow springs to reach the bottom of the tube.
Oh and if you have some grease hanging around. You can get messy if you want. Just avoid ruining your gold watch.
Add the washer to the top of the springs. This allows the Seat Post a surface to work against.
That’s it. Insert the Seat Post and you are ready to drop it low. And High
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I don’t know how I came across this, but guys plz don’t be cheap, I hope this is a joke
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@@YourOwnAdventure I did you just keep liking my comments lmfao
@@YourOwnAdventure and you pinned it?
@@RyanDavid-gu8et Duh
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This is clever. I will try it out ! Thanks for the idea.
If budget is an issue, I suggest checking out the KS ExoForm Speed Up adjustable seatpost. They can be had for less than $60 USD. It's essentially a manual dropper post with the lever attached to the post under the seat. You pull the lever and manually raise or lower the seat.
I am starting to see those! They look pretty intriguing. I wouldn't say budget is an issue. I just like the simplicity of it.
hell yeah dude, thanks for this
I've got to say this is amazing
Thanks! It's not my original idea but I thought that it should be shared more widely as a lot of us cannot drop 200 on a dropper. I have been using this for about 2 months and it works great. Not as convenient as a proper dropper, but better than lifting and lowering constantly.
@@YourOwnAdventure totally agree thanks for the video!
I love mtb riding it makes my day better for me this could actually be helpful for people like me
Salute to this man 👍👍
Sweet imma try this for sure
I would definitely consider it! Just be aware that there are ways to improve this design and have it function quieter and more efficiently. This demonstration is very minimal and i'm still using it but i'm already thinking of ways to improve it. Keep me posted!
I enjoy watching your rides man
I really appreciate that. Thank you for joining. I am trying to improve daily and share some of that passion for riding and inspiring. It really helps me to hear about the videos helping or bringing enjoyment to others. That's what it's all about!
Best video on interweb!
Some might disagree
@@YourOwnAdventure those people probably ride fat bikes! 🤣
I thought that idea but I didn't know until I watched your video
I found a hand operated dropper seat post on eBay I think for around $40.00, 45 dollars. I believe the hand lever is right under the longer front part of the seat.
I've seen this and it does interest me. Seems like a great option for the price. Might have to order one and try it out!
I love those CASIO gold watches. Paid a fortune for mine, $15.00
That's a deal!!!!
I thought about doing something just like this. It looks even simpler than I thought. I saw someone else comment about the spin. I thought about making some kind of groove in my design on paper but havnt started experimenting yet. It will be so cool to avoid the hundred dollar dropper post with an effective diy version like this. Great work! Now, if the post and tube were square... you wouldnt need the groove im thinking about. Anyway. Im sure you got your own ideas.
Thanks for watching and sharing some ideas! I'm definitely trying to think of a way to avoid spinning and actuating the quick release remotely. I am going to upload a video with improvements in the near future. I'm just not satisfied with having another hydraulic piston to worry about so mechanical advantage is always going to be my choice. I saw a cool new option on amazon that is entirely mechanical and really simple. Seems foolproof.
www.amazon.com/ExaForm-Speed-Height-Adjust-Seatpost/dp/B071Y2P18F/ref=sr_1_22?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1538868469&sr=1-22&keywords=dropper+seatpost
the point of the hundred dollar version is, that it allows you to do it on the go., without slowing down, in downhills as well as technical sections including uphill, features... not mentioning using partial adjustments of the travel when needed. so unless this is at least remotely controlled and reliable it is not much of a help considering the need of fitting a correctly sized and strong spring. rotations. jump-outs, height inconsistency, impact of dust, temperatures. regular quick release allows you to drop the seat as well while sitting on it. probably if you do not mind to stop on a trail to bring up the sprung version, u as well would not mind to pull up the regular quick release, dont you.
2 year old comment, but, all it would take is an angle grinder making a straight line down the tube of the seatpost, and making a small tab to fit the line. Once the clamp is clamped, that tab is under 0 stress, so it would be fine
@@metalface8515Thanks for sharing. At first, I thought u meant my comment was like that of a 2 yr haha. Yes, your idea should work and its got the simplicity for a diy. I would like to see it done. I don't have much of a bike workshop set up yet. No metal working stuff.
@@_systemd I think one could rais and lower the seat on the fly with a setup like this. Not super easy to do and not going fast or on rough terrain.
Great vid!!!! Thx sir
Just bought a GT aggressor pro from Dicks. Think I’ll try this :) thanks
Nice buy! They are really good cross country bikes. I don't think it'll disappoint you. Added from this design, I would add some sort of spacer in the seat tube that can add some compression to the spring. Over time it looses some of it's spunk!
Good idea!
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome!
Thanks bru. I've been using it for many months now and still really enjoy it.
Destroying baby makers 😂😂😂
What tire do you use on your bike
what’s the biggest tire size you can fit on this bike? 2.5 or can you even fit a 2.8? What size are those on your bike ?
These tires are 2.8 but i believe there is room for 3''. It would change up the ride for sure!
@@YourOwnAdventure , damn, man...
Spring come frome where?
Where do I get the springs from I can’t find good ones
I got mine at Ace Hardware. It seems like the bigger stores dont always have them. Try local hardware stores. They always have the best stuff.
I'm going to do this today. I'm gonna make a video if that's fine with you. I will make sure I give plenty of credit to you
Sweet! I think you'll like the results! Thank you for the credit. I'll be making an updated video with some improvements soon!
Sweet
I did it and it worked out great. I will put the link in here when it's uploaded
Awesome! I hope it helps you ride more effectively!
Yeah but whole point of dropper is to adjust seat hight without taking hand off
Not entirely. It's to allow for the seat to raise and lower without completely dismounting the bike. Have you ever tried lifting the seat and positioning it while over the top?
But nothing to keep the seat post from rotating when adjusting seat height.
I'm still working on that. Stay tuned for part 2!
Genio!!!!
Gracias amigo!
cant find the right spring anywhere do you think a front fork shock spring would do?
Actually it probably would. So long as it's not your main fork 🤣 nice hack!
@@YourOwnAdventure definitely not ha, but its in my seat post and only compresses about about 6cm
How does my bike get lower if those metal parts are sticking into my barrel where my seat bar goes, me and you have the same bike. Exact same. I need help
Updated question now* how do I remove the bottle cage bolts ???
@@AricGonzales you'll probably need to drill them out if they're rivnuts. There's a video where someone replaces them but you'll be interested in the first part where he drills them out
Any updates?
Well, I'd still run this option if I didn't 'have a real dropper post. You're right though, I need to update this!!
My bb is a hollowtech and the cylinder that attaches to both cups is plastic
Well the bottom bracket is actually a complete cylinder so it's not exposed to the seat tube where the spring will be.
Oh of course
My seattube has a curve in it so I can't see down in the bottom
@@jodyhartwig5663 What kind of bike do you have? A curve might not be ideal for this setup
@@YourOwnAdventure 16 Kona honzo steel custom
It just like adding weight
I dont think anyone who is building this is worried about weight. Mainly for budgeters and people who like building and being different. Hope it doesnt weigh you down too much. You're probably super fast.
Adding weight? 2 springs and a bit of rubber is weight to you? Wtf?
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kkkkkkkkkkkk imagine loosing your seatpost in the middle of the trail
Baby makers 😂
I like going alone when I have my shit together. Sometimes I even smoke some herb before a ride, usually if it's at a certain flowy trail that isn't pedally. It's nice having some cash to get food after. I like riding certain trails with my CamelBak with tools in it and some trails I don't bother, and sometimes I even break out my full face helmet and goggles. I ride a 29 steel hardtail but I might use this super expensive sram x0 hub I bought off Craigslist to make 27.5x2.8" wheels and tires. I need a new fork though, and I want to either get a new handlebar or figure out a way to make it wider since it's only 700mm. It matches the stem and I think that makes it worth it to figure out a way widen it. Either way, I'm looking forward to getting my bike dialed for next year
You can literally get a dropped post for £60
Yeah and it will fail in 3 months. I prefer this setup over a dropper because its lighter and less cables.
Your Own Adventure I got my first dropper post for 60 it lasted me a year then I chose to get a new one bc my new frame had internal cable routing , I think having a spring that shoots a seat into your balls if your not concentrating is 100x worse than a bad dropper post
@@That.red.seat1 Clearly this isn't for you then. Happy trails.
love that cheap ass stem on your full suspension