I'm really thinking of getting one, anyone here use one? I've read lots of reviews on outher boards about them, but want info thoughts from here :D I find myself stopping on certain parts of trails and lowering the seat down before attempting the root infested 3' drop. I really think "on the fly" adjustment would be awesome. Maybe I won't come home after a ride bleeding as often :laughing: So whats everyone's pros and cons? I'm not concerned about the weight of it. Whatcha got?

Posts I am considering:

1. Joplin

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss22/jonconklin/th_joplinseatpost.jpg (http://s558.photobucket.com/albums/ss22/jonconklin/?action=view&current=joplinseatpost.jpg)

2. Gravity Dropper

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss22/jonconklin/th_gravitydropperseatpost.jpg (http://s558.photobucket.com/albums/ss22/jonconklin/?action=view&current=gravitydropperseatpost.jpg)

3.Rase, very expensive, but 9" of adjustability compared to 3" http://www.rasebike.com/

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss22/jonconklin/th_Raserapid_adjust2seatpost.gif (http://s558.photobucket.com/albums/ss22/jonconklin/?action=view&current=Raserapid_adjust2seatpost.gif)

Tons of old riding buddies in Colorado love them for ease of adjustment. they have been all the rage for a few years now.

I use the Gravity Dropper and love it.
I was using one by Ryde that was hydralic but I had to take my hand off and user the lever on the post and did not like that very much.
I have not used any others but the 2 that i listed.
Gravity dropper had a 4 inch model by the way

gravity dropper... it's what a lot of people use in my area and even more use them in downieville. That trail proves that a on the fly adjustable post is needed. The most popular one... Gravity Dropper, just ask Mark Wier

I have the Gravity Dropper. It's been fantastic!

I like the joplin, but I am partial to Crank Bro's. I am sure the gravity dropper is fine and I am sure a LOT cheeper! I have been eyeing some sort of dropper as well. let us know how you like it!

I'm leaning towards the GD 4", just gonna be a couple more weeks when I can get a little more cash. If anyone see's a deal on one, send Me a pm :D

Thanks all for the info so far.

I'm leaning towards the GD 4", just gonna be a couple more weeks when I can get a little more cash. If anyone see's a deal on one, send Me a pm :D

Thanks all for the info so far.


http://cgi.ebay.com/Crank-Brothers-Joplin-adjustable-seatpost-remote-31-6_W0QQitemZ230368948992QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_ Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a30f3300&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.com/Crank-Brothers-Joplin-adjustable-seatpost-remote-31-6_W0QQitemZ230368948992QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_ Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a30f3300&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Damn that is a deal, almost started bidding and saw it was a 31.6, my bike is 30.9. Thanks for the link though :)

Bummer. I'll drop the link if I see one. I'm looking for a 175 crankset. Tweaked my old Suntour today. Rides ok, annoys the shit out of you.

Well, UPS man came today :D Got the 4" Gravity Dropper, Badass! Can't wait to try out tomarrow morning :smokin: I purchased it from Price Point. Thanks everyone for info.


http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/14933-275_GRDGD6-3-Parts-68-Seatposts/Clamps/Gravity-Dropper--Classic-Seatpost.htm