Freeride 101: Learning the Basics of Downhill Mountain Biking

[Tricia]

Dropper post = Game changer.

 

[Philpug]

I don't know anybody who rides without a dropper post.

Hi, I'm Phil

It is temporary until I get a new bike though.

 

[AmyPJ]

Having a dropper post on my new bike is a Game Changer!

Pretty amazing, isn't it?! I feel very handicapped if I don't use mine now. Really helps get the center of gravity low on the downhills.

 

[Willy]

I recently got a new bike with a dropper post. I don't use it the majority of the time but have a time or two on some steep downhills. The bike is a trail bike so the front rake is extended quite a bit from my old bike (68* vs 71 on the old bike) so I don't feel the need to get back too much for most terrain. I will say it's easier to get my bike into the back of my Yukon with the post dropped, so there's that...