i have some tips that were usefull to me. Firstly route the cable and then attach it to dropper post and put it in frame and then cut cable housing on the other end where your remote lever is. much simpler and you don't need to mark cable housing as the post is already in and you see the lenght you need
If you don’t want the collar to drop, suggest using making tape to make a lip on the cable. Also I could not get the actuator to turn with pliers, so I used the blue plug instead. The perfect tool since it’s designed to fit. Glad GMBN updated this tip. Anyone else getting a little bit of creep up despite tightening the barrel adjuster?
that's how they are, get it so it's just right at full extension and then when it's lowered it'll sag down where you guide it (providing you have a KS style cable outer guide)
This vid helped me pick a dropper post as well as install it. The tip about routing a string with a vacuum then route the out cable was brilliant. Unfortunately I failed to heed a warning about the collar and also lost it down my seat tube. 😂
Actually, the reason why didn't work on the first attempt was because at 5:24 (th-cam.com/video/rzW1dePW1KY/w-d-xo.html) Neil didn't align the arrow with the marker. ;)
I'm confused, instead of all this measuring can't you theoretically just insert the dropper with the cable and cable housing already ran through the bike and connected to the dropper, set it at the proper height for the way you ride , then pull the slack out at the top then just pull the cable tight and secure it at the lever?
all the comparison articles I've seen for droppers are all old from Q1 2016 I hope someone does a side-by-side because there are like 10 different stealth dropper options around the $400 price point
Sucks. I keep riding even during the winter, but not an awful lot. Depending on the weather about 0-4 times a week and do short rides only. Usually less than 300km a month. All to keep fit for the prime season. I can't imagine what it's like to know you won't be able to ride at all.
Damnit. I was just walking around one of those magnetic contraptions in the local hardware store few days ago. It was on sale and I was thinking whether I'd have any practical use for it.
Unrelated to dropper posts I saw the "new merchandise in shop" tag. Love to buy a jersey if you had a 2XL. But other then that, I think I am on to the Fun on Fire Roads. Great edits.
Why not just push the cable housing from the front back up the seat tube, then route the cable through, like how they do in the Crank Bros Highline or Fox Transfer official install videos. Looks much easier.
Am short only 5ft 3in and am waiting to pick up my Kona 531DL which comes as standard as am aware with the dropper post extended it be too high so can you cut the post down in any way or am I stuck cheers
hello can you help me, I have a 2015 Scott Genius 740, on my seatpost that is syncross it says 31.6mm and 400mm, what is the 400mm mean. Will I have a problem if I get this Brand-X Ascend Dropper Seatpost, that has a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length 120mm and a size 410mm? thank you
Looking for some advice please. Just purchased the Haibike fullseven 5.0, mail order from Cycle Republic. When it arrived in no way could I move the seat. Took the bike to Halfords where a couple of us managed to remove it. The most the post will go into the seat tube is 140mm, does that sound about right? When I put a broom handle down which is about 28mm it goes in over 200mm. When you look inside the post tube you can see like the tubes are not aligned and it's created a lip inside so the post can't go down any further.
I've tried the magnet tool and the vacuum/cotton thread technique...no joy. Any other ideas? (And yes I have an internally routed bike - a Scott Scale)
Just got me a Giant Contact Dropperpost. Is it normal that when I push the button, I still need to give the saddle a jerk for it to go down after staying for a while, then after that, it goes down after each push of the button without any problem? but when it's been inactive for a while, it kinda seize up and need to be given a jerk for it to compress, otherwise it comes back up and every other thing is fine. Maybe I am not just used to dropperpost, but guys, is this normal?
I don't understand the purpose of turning the thing at the bottom of the post? I have this post and mine comes up just a little bit after I put it down and release the lever?
@gmbn Did I just have dejavu or did Neil say that "The highline is a hydraulic cartridge with a cable actuation" twice? I think he must be broken again.
Great bike , rides smooth th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L I added a bigger spring loaded seat to it . Takes a bit of adjusting cables to get brakes and shifting to perfect . I've owned quite a few bikes in the past that were absolutely uncomfortable to ride and they always ended up as garage wall decor . I'm not seeing that with this one. It's pretty light I've only ridden it a few miles but I like it . As for the pedals falling off in the other reviews , the pedal arms are aluminum along with the pedal studs look to be also . I would not overtighten them. I can see it would be very easy to overtighten them and strip the threads right off . All in all I think it's pretty good quality besides the aluminum pedal thing
#askgmbn hi guys I've just got a new pair of grips but my dropper post lever is joined onto the old grip. Can I still change that grip? If so how? Thanks
Lift and drop your seatpost on the go without having to stop and manually do it yourself. Might not sound like much but it can seriously change the way you ride.
#askgmbn i would like to convert my wheels to tubeless and my wheels has already some tape on it from the manufracture, should a replace the tape or keep it ?
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These maintenance vids are great, I essentially sourced my entire build so far from GMBN.
Cheers Neil!
Wow, you're the first one that actually has this solution on TH-cam. I was searching all afternoon for this. This magnetic grabber. Just perfect man.
i have some tips that were usefull to me. Firstly route the cable and then attach it to dropper post and put it in frame and then cut cable housing on the other end where your remote lever is. much simpler and you don't need to mark cable housing as the post is already in and you see the lenght you need
The Pro Tip on here just saved me from sending my Highline back to the dealers... Thanks Neil!
Ah. Thanks gmbn, I now know how to install the dropper post that I didn't win. Big help
If you don’t want the collar to drop, suggest using making tape to make a lip on the cable. Also I could not get the actuator to turn with pliers, so I used the blue plug instead. The perfect tool since it’s designed to fit. Glad GMBN updated this tip. Anyone else getting a little bit of creep up despite tightening the barrel adjuster?
I have literally just revived one of these posts and I’m about to fit it lol. I’ll see you on the other side!
Can we have a video for external routed dropper posts please. I fitted mine today and it was a pain in the ass to find the correct cable routing.
For me it was easy like when you install the cable housing for a derailleur, when measuring the housing, just have the dropper post all the way up.
IN1VISIBLE3.- I couldn't adjust the cable length on my post and it was too short one way and too long another.
that's how they are, get it so it's just right at full extension and then when it's lowered it'll sag down where you guide it (providing you have a KS style cable outer guide)
@@audiotestchanneltm is that... Luke?
This vid helped me pick a dropper post as well as install it. The tip about routing a string with a vacuum then route the out cable was brilliant. Unfortunately I failed to heed a warning about the collar and also lost it down my seat tube. 😂
The pro tip is key. I knew I had seen this a while back. Just installed a crank brothers high line 160 dropper. Thanks for the help!
Actually, the reason why didn't work on the first attempt was because at 5:24 (th-cam.com/video/rzW1dePW1KY/w-d-xo.html) Neil didn't align the arrow with the marker. ;)
Great demo, especially, the magnetic grabby thing!
I would suggest white-greasing the cable before inserting it into the cable cover tubing for frictionless shifting.
Great idea, using a magnet! Nice job, Neil!!!
Dude! I love your Scott Genius. That’s one beefy ride.
Really liked my Scott Spark but DAMN are those some busy bars!
I'm confused, instead of all this measuring can't you theoretically just insert the dropper with the cable and cable housing already ran through the bike and connected to the dropper, set it at the proper height for the way you ride , then pull the slack out at the top then just pull the cable tight and secure it at the lever?
Congrats on 400,000!! You deserve every one of those subs
Awesome vid. Just breezed through the install on my Highline. Now to Llandegla to try it out. :)
all the comparison articles I've seen for droppers are all old from Q1 2016
I hope someone does a side-by-side because there are like 10 different stealth dropper options around the $400 price point
my Ed, youve fallen from grace, havent you?
Got this dropper for Christmas!!!
I got my new bike yesterday for Christmas and already I have broke my shoulder
Dang. And the prime season hasn't even started. Got any estimates for how long you'll stay out of saddle?
Tell me about it I haven't really done much riding for ages then I got a new bike and BAM there goes my first bone breakage
Sucks. I keep riding even during the winter, but not an awful lot. Depending on the weather about 0-4 times a week and do short rides only. Usually less than 300km a month. All to keep fit for the prime season. I can't imagine what it's like to know you won't be able to ride at all.
LimitedGarry well hopefully by February I should be able to get back at it. February best hurry up😂
Dango Drifts I got a new bike as well for Christmas it is a Merida dual suspension mtb it's so awesome
Could you do a video about the best (flat) pedals? Thx
Who is watching this and don't have a dropper post
Me
+ThunderStruckCoach
Same 😂
damn.
Christian ALTAWEEL my bike doesn't even have the right sized opening for one unless I find a 27.2 mm post and get a shim
Tomorow i will pick up my Fox Transfer 125 mm :)
Thinking of getting one, expensive but will be useful for sure
2:01 "Interal" cable routing :p
This vid is awesome I’d be screwed without it because the paper instructions were absolute shit! Thanks GMBN
Happy to help HOWIE.DOINS!
can you do a video on how to determine how much drop you need or dont
who is the winner
Congrats to 400K!!!!
when will we found out who won dropper sp.?
I've dropped the collar... hahah
What do you do if you don’t have internal cables
Damnit. I was just walking around one of those magnetic contraptions in the local hardware store few days ago. It was on sale and I was thinking whether I'd have any practical use for it.
Brilliant! I can fit a dropper myself and save some $$ ✌️😎
Unrelated to dropper posts I saw the "new merchandise in shop" tag. Love to buy a jersey if you had a 2XL. But other then that, I think I am on to the Fun on Fire Roads. Great edits.
Is it possible to run the cable with the bottom bracket fitted or do you need an Empty shell
Why not just push the cable housing from the front back up the seat tube, then route the cable through, like how they do in the Crank Bros Highline or Fox Transfer official install videos. Looks much easier.
Am short only 5ft 3in and am waiting to pick up my Kona 531DL which comes as standard as am aware with the dropper post extended it be too high so can you cut the post down in any way or am I stuck cheers
What cable? Magura Vyron here :D
Nice vid as always!
daaaaaamn that genius is super nice
hello can you help me, I have a 2015 Scott Genius 740, on my seatpost that is syncross it says 31.6mm and 400mm, what is the 400mm mean. Will I have a problem if I get this Brand-X Ascend Dropper Seatpost, that has a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length 120mm and a size 410mm? thank you
Looking for some advice please. Just purchased the Haibike fullseven 5.0, mail order from Cycle Republic. When it arrived in no way could I move the seat. Took the bike to Halfords where a couple of us managed to remove it. The most the post will go into the seat tube is 140mm, does that sound about right? When I put a broom handle down which is about 28mm it goes in over 200mm. When you look inside the post tube you can see like the tubes are not aligned and it's created a lip inside so the post can't go down any further.
I've tried the magnet tool and the vacuum/cotton thread technique...no joy. Any other ideas? (And yes I have an internally routed bike - a Scott Scale)
What does turning the valve actually do?
this seat post or the rockshox reverb in the other video you did??
They should make a Neil genius
Would you recommend the Crankbrothers 5050 3?
Saw you running them in an older video and been thinking about buying them.
And also can you tell me if the 2015 Scott Genius 740, has the frame for an internal cable seatpost? thank you
So how do i install the cable if i don't have internal cabling frame?
Can you make another one again but in canyon strive
*Can i put a internal dropper post on a scott spark 760 (2017)?*
can you put a 3 or 2x speed in that bike
Just got me a Giant Contact Dropperpost. Is it normal that when I push the button, I still need to give the saddle a jerk for it to go down after staying for a while, then after that, it goes down after each push of the button without any problem? but when it's been inactive for a while, it kinda seize up and need to be given a jerk for it to compress, otherwise it comes back up and every other thing is fine. Maybe I am not just used to dropperpost, but guys, is this normal?
Can i change the cable? mine cable it broke
What kind of stand are u using on this video??
just installed my highline post however the speed that it compresses and extends is really slow... any ideas?
Wait I've been gone for a while who won the dropper seat post?
Can I drill a small hole in the side of my seat tube for a stealth routed dropped post if my frame does not have internal routing?
No, it will ruin the frame's integrity and will most definitely void the warranty
Does coaster wheelies help you to learn manuals?
in a way yes , but you are not in the position for a manual.
It will learn you to make tiny weight adjustments . Thats pretty much it.
Too much Xmas sherry for whoever typed the captions i.e. 'interal', 'outter', 'Neils'?
I don't understand the purpose of turning the thing at the bottom of the post? I have this post and mine comes up just a little bit after I put it down and release the lever?
I don't understand that too. What is that good for?
Interal dropper post?
@gmbn Did I just have dejavu or did Neil say that "The highline is a hydraulic cartridge with a cable actuation" twice? I think he must be broken again.
A more useful video would be how to complete a warranty return when it breaks.
MasterMiddup the grip is joined to the dropper and the dropper is on the bars
My lever is too loose everytime i press it,
#askgmbn how to fit dropper seat post in cheap bike
Great bike , rides smooth th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L I added a bigger spring loaded seat to it . Takes a bit of adjusting cables to get brakes and shifting to perfect . I've owned quite a few bikes in the past that were absolutely uncomfortable to ride and they always ended up as garage wall decor . I'm not seeing that with this one. It's pretty light I've only ridden it a few miles but I like it . As for the pedals falling off in the other reviews , the pedal arms are aluminum along with the pedal studs look to be also . I would not overtighten them. I can see it would be very easy to overtighten them and strip the threads right off . All in all I think it's pretty good quality besides the aluminum pedal thing
#askgmbn hi guys I've just got a new pair of grips but my dropper post lever is joined onto the old grip. Can I still change that grip? If so how? Thanks
Jamie Connah Is it connected to your grips or bars?
Is it hydraulic??
Hydraulic internals, but operated with a cable.
What is the purpose for a dropper post?
Lift and drop your seatpost on the go without having to stop and manually do it yourself. Might not sound like much but it can seriously change the way you ride.
Damo Mcndrw oh ok good to know thanks
Fishing Freshandsalt you drop the post on downhill sections so you have more space to pump the bike and get lower
allows you to get behind the bike on steep gnar ^^
#askgmbn i would like to convert my wheels to tubeless and my wheels has already some tape on it from the manufracture, should a replace the tape or keep it ?
What to do if i don't have internal cables?
LEV makes one with the cable running to the saddle clamp. Perfect for external routing.
Does a Lever Activated (not remote) dropped post potential?
oooooohhh that looks so hard
Yo
How much does a cheaper dropper post cost?
Sam J ask google
Cheapest decent I saw was about 70ish GBP on amazon.
II GT Racing II good idea
Sam J 350$
Sam J - Just 50 pence... it's a 5mm allen key. Alternatively can buy quick release seat collar for couple bucks off eBay.
Haha, showing the 3 people who won them.
Can it hold a 300 pound man?
Yeye
Me
dead easy o_0
Thelegend27
14th on my 14th B-day 😋
Gaming Potato happy b- day!
Drop it like it's hot...
You should give away your old dropper as not everyone has enough money to buy a Quilty one.
SOOOOOOOOOOO Expensive
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interal
How do I roost #askgmbn
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dammit!!!
I'm so happy that most people can't afford those bikes... hahaha poor people. Rich people are the best.
Are there still people stupid enough to buy crank bros parts??? Bet it lasts 6 rides before It's fucked.
surely you wouldnt waste time fishing for a collar like a simpleton 🤣😂 common sense says youd flip the bike upside down so it would just drop out 🤣👌
Biggest pile of shit mine failed only a week old DONT BUY CRANK BROS
Not really useful!! Most of us that don't get stuff for free have to make do with what we can afford!! I.e. Outer cable, non hydraulic!!!
daaaaaamn that genius is super nice