How To Service A MTB Dropper Post | Mountain Bike Maintenance

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  • @gmbntech
    @gmbntech  5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    When did your dropper post last have a service?

    • @sebastiendoucet06
      @sebastiendoucet06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      GMBN Tech never and it just broke

    • @georgegande1779
      @georgegande1779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sebastiendoucet06 same now it just goes up and down without the lever :(

    • @sakkek5349
      @sakkek5349 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now. Top part just turned off while i was in competition. Didnt notice it at all , and now whole post is full of wet turf and Lappland dust....

  • @emapeddie
    @emapeddie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    These full service,full length videos are the way forward Mr Quinney 👍😀Thank you so much👍👊

    • @jakob8406
      @jakob8406 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is not full service btw

  • @edwardcarron4031
    @edwardcarron4031 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Great video! Could you do one on a reverb?

  • @rupedog
    @rupedog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great to see thus type of vid from the prof. Hope there will be one (prob a 2-3 part series) on the basic reberb service.

  • @chrisivens3413
    @chrisivens3413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Makes me wish I had a cartridge post but instead I have a baggy reverb. I’d love an in-depth video on how to sort that out. I think air has got past the ifp so it may need a full strip and rebuild.

    • @bluebomberx5
      @bluebomberx5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Chris Ivens it’s not hard. It’s just tedious. SRAM has service manuals on their website and videos on TH-cam. You can try a quick hack to see if you can get the air to exchange sides. With your seat extended, turn your bike upside down. Depress the dropper lever and push down on your bottom bracket to lower the seat fully. Turn the bike right side up and you might have a solid post again for a ride.

    • @chrisivens3413
      @chrisivens3413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bluebomberx5 yeah, I really need to bite the bullet and do it. The flipping the bike thing has prolonged things a little up to now though.

  • @paulmanias8269
    @paulmanias8269 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video for when my brand-x dropper started twisting. Now I just need the rebuild kit to be in stock.

  • @newttella1043
    @newttella1043 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Videos getting better! No more of that useless inset screen that obscured what you were doing.

  • @andrewcollins867
    @andrewcollins867 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loads of people asking and ill Add to that REVERB SERVICE NEXT PLEASE !

  • @ltrtg13
    @ltrtg13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been looking for a video on servicing a Highline dropper. I need to change the collar on it. I fell off my bike inside a canal tunnel Not sure how and I would not recommend it. The only part of the dropper that got damaged was the collar. Now I know how to replace the collar. I will be. I will also do the service while I have the post apart.

  • @zoubtube
    @zoubtube 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A video of a full service of the damper side on a pike fork would be very much appreciated.

  • @Katabatic44
    @Katabatic44 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video - this is exactly what I needed. After riding ~800 miles this season my dropper is kinda slow and I didn't know what to do about it

    • @jonathanzappala
      @jonathanzappala 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ahrimanic you should do this every 50 hours

    • @Katabatic44
      @Katabatic44 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonathanzappala I ordered some lube to do it, all I had was chain lube and some much thicker grease.
      Will do it as soon as it arrives.

    • @gmbntech
      @gmbntech  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's worth using some good quality suspension grease if you can. It's not to expensive and if you look after it and keep it free from contaminants will last a long time!

  • @Papafou
    @Papafou 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your voice is so clear and easy to listen to. Great job. Just about to change the cable on my externally routed dropper post today while in social issolation lockdown as the mechaninsm was sticking. Actualting the seat post from the leaver was no problem but the cable would then get stuck so my seat would not lock in the new position as it was like having actuatior pressed all the time. Any tips for keeping the new cable moving freely for longer so i'm not changing the cable too often?

  • @iffy_too4289
    @iffy_too4289 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:57 CLEAN the threads on this bolt before you reinstall it as it will have Loctite and gunge on it. If it locks up halfway you will have an insanely hard time trying to free it and may junk the dropper. This happened to me and i had to manufacture tools and a method to free it. I was within a gnat proverbial of junking it when the solution dawned on me (I even took it to a bike shop and they had no idea, but they did sell me a spare used dropper for cheap incase i needed it) and i was very lucky it worked.

  • @piotrsobolewski9525
    @piotrsobolewski9525 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Is it the same for iridium dropper from canyon?

    • @macmondo74
      @macmondo74 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am wondering the same thing.

    • @mid_life_mtb
      @mid_life_mtb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out this, I haven't confirmed it but I think the PNW Rainier is the same post th-cam.com/video/_0Ztxr-jplU/w-d-xo.html

  • @Jamie-vg7ut
    @Jamie-vg7ut 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the videos guys keep up the great work 👌👌

    • @gmbntech
      @gmbntech  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jamie! 🤟

  • @M3PH11
    @M3PH11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any chance you guys could do one of these for a Reverb post? They are different to the crank brothers ones you use

  • @ivanzila4244
    @ivanzila4244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used chain oil mixed with a bit of grease for my giant dropper 100hr service and it’s still going strong at 500hr

  • @markiedev
    @markiedev 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the best way to loosen stuck seatpost collar on giant contact switch dropper post? I think that's why my dropper post is not lowering.

  • @timquain5341
    @timquain5341 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a clear video. Loved it. Hey, does this apply to One Up droppers? Mine is taking a while to pop up.

  • @utawelker-hub3526
    @utawelker-hub3526 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does this instruction work for a Giant Dropper Post from 2018?

  • @wernerhannefeld2636
    @wernerhannefeld2636 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How bout mechanical coil dropper posts?)

  • @wuller8175
    @wuller8175 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please do an simmilar video on the bontrager dropper??🙏

  • @tomz2970
    @tomz2970 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    @GMBN Where can I buy The Keys that you show at 04:06 ??

  • @steveyeoland1214
    @steveyeoland1214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a brand x post with external cable routing.. would the service method be the same as the video?

    • @gmbntech
      @gmbntech  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If it's a cartridge based system like this it should be very similar. 👍

  • @zeyshaanrafiq
    @zeyshaanrafiq 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My main take away: "you don't need to swing off it" love it 😂

  • @tainted180
    @tainted180 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't get the collar undone on my KS Leva dropped. Destroyed one strap wrench, stretch another. I swear someone at the factory put thread lock on it, or a Guerilla did it up.
    I think sand has got under the wiper seal😕

    • @hunkyheyward486
      @hunkyheyward486 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      maybe it is reverse-threaded. or it is not threaded at all. also buy a nice strap wrench.

    • @benjik9294
      @benjik9294 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The collar on the ks leg unscrews counter clockwise.

    • @tainted180
      @tainted180 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hunkyheyward486 just got myself a Union strap wrench, $40AUD, didn't work.

    • @tainted180
      @tainted180 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benjik9294 as in lefty losey? Like most threads?

    • @benjik9294
      @benjik9294 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TEA-REX yes the normal direction

  • @dksantos14
    @dksantos14 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you tighten the seat?

  • @FhargaZ
    @FhargaZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How tight should be the bolt for the height? The max when the dropper goes up fast? In mine it says Max 8 Nm but i don't have the tool to know that.

  • @shawnjakan7431
    @shawnjakan7431 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video

  • @euankdogs
    @euankdogs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've destroyed the plastic keys on my Cannondale Downlow dropper post. Can't find them in the UK for love nor money. They look pretty generic though, 5cm long x 0.5cm wide. Anyone know if these are the same as any other ones on the market?

  • @Ghostina1
    @Ghostina1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Fox Transfer pls...

  • @gentasepriandi999
    @gentasepriandi999 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you service the locking switch(the one touch the cable actuator) on the cartridge? Mine is always stay down so the seat wont lock either fully extend or drop down.

  • @hunkyheyward486
    @hunkyheyward486 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have a 170mm one up dropper, and i think it may be bent. it works well for about 150mm but the last 20 needs some motivation. whel i pull it up with my hand i cannot feel a rough spot. ive had it for like 4 months. sorrry for bad grammar. sombody help.

  • @francescopaggin2019
    @francescopaggin2019 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    does it apply to canyon iridium as well?

  • @willbell9642
    @willbell9642 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe a small detail to most but how about the actual removal of the seat post? I assume it is not the same as a normal seat seeing that it is connected to an internally routed cable.

    • @dereknoto9969
      @dereknoto9969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unscrew your dropper lever and remove from the bars first and that will give you the slack to pull post out of frame after you remove the bolt of course.Then use needle nose pliers to remove small metal bead from its housing that connects the cable to actuator.

    • @willbell9642
      @willbell9642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dereknoto9969 thank you. I have since figured it out. Two things, the hole that my internal dropper cable runs through also has the rear derailleur entering the same hole which made it very very tight and difficult to pull which actually stripped the cable housing. Two the amount of cable that runs from the lever to the hole is the perfect amount so once I pull the seat up I am able to undo the cable from the seat. I’ve serviced it twice since leaving this comment. Cheers

    • @dereknoto9969
      @dereknoto9969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willbell9642 awesome...I figured you had tackled it by now.I just left it for anyone else who might wonder how in the future.Did you try to use some type of lubricant on the cable housing when you were trying to pull it through?

    • @willbell9642
      @willbell9642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dereknoto9969 no I didn’t. I haven’t replaced the cable housing yet, when I do I am either going to reroute the rear derailleur cable or attempt to file the hole bigger, I’m hesitant to make the hole bigger as it is a carbon frame. I’ve asked around for info on it, everyone says a fresh fine file and I should be good😬

  • @lukasstaen2768
    @lukasstaen2768 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a canyon neuron al 6.0 and with it the iridium dropper post. The post has developed a bit of side to side play, so i think i have to replace these litle plastic things but i can not find them in the internet. How can i find and replace these things?

  • @Paulo-fr3xm
    @Paulo-fr3xm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top vid Henry. I have this post and it has been brilliant. How often would you perform this service?

    • @gmbntech
      @gmbntech  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It will depend on the conditions you ride in and how often you ride. We suggest servicing components before they show evidence of needing a service!

  • @karifogt5526
    @karifogt5526 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone know how to fix the seat post from swing side to side or to make it tighter?

  • @carbern9019
    @carbern9019 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good thx

  • @niels-hendrikbock5889
    @niels-hendrikbock5889 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that the highline 3 or highline 7 dropper post?

    • @Malio75
      @Malio75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      7

  • @uradumby25
    @uradumby25 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So you only grease one part?

  • @mileiton1059
    @mileiton1059 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dropper is moving sideways.. what do you think

  • @juliomariotarazonasalamanc1557
    @juliomariotarazonasalamanc1557 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to find the spare part for the keys , my dropper has now a size to size play , are this parts generic ? Or each brand has their own ?

    • @kruuuber
      @kruuuber 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Second that. I've tracked them down in a serice kit for my Orbea Oc2 dropper, in a service manual on their website. There the keys were called guides. Crankbrothers call them "guide block". And I believe I need to get the kit supplied through the dealer. Best of luck.

    • @ruucp
      @ruucp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got the same issue, with 2mill play on the seatpost, where is hard to find the"keys" online for transX.. anyone who has found them somewhere?

  • @LongPeter
    @LongPeter 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that the music or was someone plaining some wood nearby?

  • @Alcoholic1
    @Alcoholic1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Often the column screw thing is on tight, use a strap wrench to get it off without damaging.

  • @maffei3
    @maffei3 ปีที่แล้ว

    obrigado, gracias, valeu, thank you!

  • @jackkemps6227
    @jackkemps6227 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a giant dropper post which came with my bike and it shoots up really slow and doesn’t stick so have to keep pumping it up and down till it’s solid any suggestions?

    • @newttella1043
      @newttella1043 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you need a cartridge service where it gets sent away. Check with a Giant dealer, maybe they can do the service.

  • @SamWheeler321
    @SamWheeler321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    the thumbnail looks more like you're on a swing.

  • @camd3041
    @camd3041 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone make lizard skins for dropper posts to prevent mud and dirt getting in?

    • @seanguild6528
      @seanguild6528 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cam d cut up old inner tube does the job

  • @dancingkids5158
    @dancingkids5158 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's up with the deflating balloon sound?

    • @newttella1043
      @newttella1043 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought my dog was farting.

  • @ap1reviewsadventures96
    @ap1reviewsadventures96 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a tranzX seetpost and it’s a pile of shit. Super wobbly. Thinking about the new OneUp 200.

  • @rdwlukas437
    @rdwlukas437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank youuu

  • @Marianne019
    @Marianne019 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a brand-x ascend and I just can't unscrew the actuator... anyone else with the same problem?

  • @meem6227
    @meem6227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was that sensual seal putting, my guy, you made me feel kinda 🥴

  • @Rose_Butterfly98
    @Rose_Butterfly98 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone else use a shoe as the safe place to put the small parts? Like I normally do all my bike maintenance in front of my house next to my shoe rack so that's probably why.
    I find it funny that I'm watching this so seriously when I most probably will never get to use a dropper post anyway

  • @ImoonPeople
    @ImoonPeople 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The music! :P

  • @chrisjones6699
    @chrisjones6699 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most erotic thing I’ve ever watched 😂

  • @bugboy152000
    @bugboy152000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    #GMBNTech Damned if I don't have a reverb!!!

  • @britneywhitney100
    @britneywhitney100 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @abdulbasit8340
    @abdulbasit8340 ปีที่แล้ว

    would have been more helpful if you had showed how to remove dropper from the bike

  • @Max-nh3gp
    @Max-nh3gp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    better

  • @MaQuGo119
    @MaQuGo119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I WANT A STRIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    • @gmbntech
      @gmbntech  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GMBN will be announcing the winner of the Canyon Strive giveaway on the Dirt Shed Show EP 242. (Tuesday 22nd of October)

  • @BowlGOfficial
    @BowlGOfficial 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i read "how to survive a dropper post"

  • @barkingmadman1169
    @barkingmadman1169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Don't disassemble under pressure.

  • @weekleyvlogs874
    @weekleyvlogs874 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    first!!