Fair enough, im not saying its perfect; but the most convenient, self absorbing, luxury component i have ever used. People say they can see the diff between a fox RC4, and a cane creek DB, and a pushed shock, but there is MARGINAL difference to what that does, in comparison to a remote dropping seat post. Only Scott bikes has an equevalant to suspension tuning. Which some how, every one puts so much stock in.
IMO this is THE new school upgrade, and will be as standard as a pedal filter for a rear shock or fork, and adjustable throw on your brake levers on a trail bike. If i was a DH racer, the first examples may resonate to me. But i really dont feel the masses will be able to tell the difference in a comparable shock. BUT these seat posts, will rule all in short form in the "industry".
are you :high: ?
yeah marginal buddy, the Scott equalizer is the shizzer and dropper post are the best thing ever.:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: . . .
Have you EVER been able to compare 2 different shocks on the SAME bike?
Have you EVER had the chance to ride a bike with a stock shock and THEN ride it once its been "Pushed " ?
I think you might be surprised how big of a difference it can make, even for THE mass
I had a a Reverb for a little while and other than a good chunk of weight , a couple of times servicing the thing and an annoying sideplay, I couldnt tell the difference over a standard post while I was riding…Sure its fun for about a week to push that button and get the seat down but soon realized when riding with buddies, I'd still stop to take a minute and breath once at the top of the hill before bombing down…and I dont mind stopping to lower my seat while riding solo (its call stress management) I dont think a few seconds off the bike is going to make a significant difference on my general fitness level and try to enjoy my time spent on the bike.
Soooo to me its absolutely useless.
I can see it being vital for an enduro type of race were taking 30 seconds to adjust your seat can make a difference between 1st and 42nd … As for THE mass, I dont think for one minute it provides a greater advantage than a top of the line shock.