Anyone riding a 9point8 Fallline Dropper

[Josh Matta]

Well a wreck has made my 125mm Reverb dropper kinda of wonky. Honestly I have wanted more drop since the day I installed that post on my bike and feel like the frustration+ money of trying to fix it, isnt worth it.

The fallline design seems to let you run more drop on a given bike. I can for sure run 150mm and maybe even run the 175mm evne if I have to reduce travel somewhat. The reality is my next trail bike I buy I am not buying unless I can run 200mm of dropper but this should make my current bike with its too long seat tube fine for now.

Anyone run one? also how is shipping from Canada?

 

[TSQURD]

I can’t speak specifically to the Fallline, other to say that I was debating between that and a Bike Yoke Revive. Ended up going with a Revive, which also has a shorter overall length for a given drop than most other posts. It’s a German brand, but most of the major us online retailers seem to carry it, so it’s easy to get. The guy that designed it posts a lot on MTBR, and answers lots of questions. Service is super easy also. Mine has been flawless in the year and a half I’ve had it. Worth checking out if you are looking at the 9point8 - both seem to be at the top of the dropper heap.

 

[Josh Matta]

Just checked it out. Revive 160 wont work the post has to much insertion for me and my bike..... and If I wanted to stay 125mm of drop I would just fix this thing

 

[Josh Matta]

Looks like the one-up is an even better option.

180mm might fit, 170mm will for sure fit. Bonus its cheaper and ships from USA!

 

[Josh Matta]

So I ended up going with a One-Up 180mm. I may have to detravel it to 170mm but honestly any more travel would be great for me.

I ll post up a review once its on the bike.

 

[Jersey Skier]

I can’t speak specifically to the Fallline, other to say that I was debating between that and a Bike Yoke Revive. Ended up going with a Revive, which also has a shorter overall length for a given drop than most other posts. It’s a German brand, but most of the major us online retailers seem to carry it, so it’s easy to get. The guy that designed it posts a lot on MTBR, and answers lots of questions. Service is super easy also. Mine has been flawless in the year and a half I’ve had it. Worth checking out if you are looking at the 9point8 - both seem to be at the top of the dropper heap.

I've been running the Bike Yoke Revive for a few months now. So far so good, but only time will tell. Able to fit a 170mm vs my previous Specialized at 150mm

 

[Josh Matta]

yeah the bike Yoke wasnt going to give me more than 125mm its also pricey.

 

[Tony S]

Looks like the one-up is an even better option.

180mm might fit, 170mm will for sure fit. Bonus its cheaper and ships from USA!

Are they the same people who make the racks?

 

[Josh Matta]

Does not appear to be...reviews are good though.

 

[Josh Matta]

One up post came a day early. Got the 180mm install was stupid easy.

Max Drop. There is no way I could run more than 180 on this frame.

hardest thing is going to be trying to use my extra ROM. I have been using that 125mm dropper for 5 years now. This could be a real game changer.