OneUp Components Dropper Post - V2

I ride a 2019 Stumpjumper Expert 27.5. It came with a Specialized Command Post in 160mm. Unfortunately, shortly after using it, it developed the extension issues and the post wouldn't fully lock out. It left me having to pull up on the seat to get it to seat; a major PIA while on the trail. I had rebuilt it a number of times with minimal results. I get a ride maybe two then it would fail to lock again.I originally intended to buy a Fox Transfer, but the price was steep ,so I just kept putting it off ,only using the dropper on the steepest descents and where I knew I could lock the post before starting the next climb. Then I saw a youtube video on droppers. Every one seem to really like the One Up V2, it was affordable and came in 34.9 so I didn't have to use a shim. I pulled the trigger and am really glad I did.The post I purchased was a damaged box (138.00), but all the pieces appeared to be there. There was a small nick next to one of the logos, but besides that, it appeared to never be installed or handled. There weren't any instructions in the box. You need to go to the company site for that ( saving on printing). Install is mostly straight forward. However, the 2.1 actuator requires a barrel nut to be installed on the cable prior to inserting the cable into the housing. this really isn't clear how or why in the instructions, but after a youtube video or two and it's easy to figure out.I installed the post with a Wolf Tooth LA lever. Nice lever, not as nice as reviews suggested, but it works and is easy to install. In hindsight, I might go with the OneUP lever 20.00 cheaper and people liked that too. I used a Jagwire Shifter cable I think there is a specific Dropper cable but I couldn't tell the difference and it was 19.00 instead 3.99 for two shift cables. Incidentally, it also appear my old OEM post used a shifter cable, so who knows. My post operates very smoothly and predictability.Build impressions; The post it self was narrower than my previous post but didn't feel any less rigid. weight was about the same if not slightly heavier than the command post, but the command post didn't work, so a reasonable trade off? Paint and anodized metal seems thinner, long term usage will only tell if its an is an issue.Ride impressions, this post is night and day from my old post, smooth and predictable. No little notches like the command post. Came up and down without issue, actually had a pleasurable dropper post experience. I ride 3-4 days a week so if anything changes I'll certainly update the review. Initially, definitely worth it I have no regrets. Hope this feeling lasts

I bought 3 new bikes in 2020-2021 (A Specialized in M & L, and Ibus in L), all came with dropper posts that were too short for me. On the Size medium bike I got 210mm and the large a 180". These posts work great, and are super easy to self service and re-lube. Also, they come with shims to adjust the height, which are super easy to add/remove. I sold Yolk $400+ post that came with the Ibus after a few rides, bought this one, and it performs just as well. Initially, I used the drop post levers that came with these bikes with the OneUp posts, but after breaking levers switched to the wolf levers on all my bikes. Also, OneUp has terrific support.In 2021, I put 1,200,000 vertical feet of mountain bike climbing (of course I had to descend too) and 500,000 feet in 2022. 90% was on 1 bike and I am very hard on droppers as I am constantly adjusting and ride rain or shine.

Recently, I ordered and received a V2 dropper post by One Up Components. This is my review of the Two Ten version.For reference, I’m 6’5” and have a fairly wide wingspan and legs to match. I ride a hardtail 29+ bike by Trek (Stache) and spend most of my rides on green to green/blue trails. I ride about every day.First, installing this was fairly easy for me. I do a ton of my own maintenance but was initially intimidated by the process. There is a QR code on the box which will take you directly to the website. from there you can go to support and get the installation instructions. There are no instructions in the box. I opted to keep my stock dropper leaver – a decision I’m glad I made as it made installation easier for me. Most of the cable housing is external on my bike, save for the portion that enters the frame at the bottom of the seat tube. I simply unbolted my remote lever from my handlebars and created slack in the housing. This allowed me to lift my existing dropper post out of the frame easily.Side note: I’d recommend bolting your saddle to the dropper post before you insert it into your frame. Wish I’d done that. But I digress . . .Once I had the old one removed, I simply attached the barrel end of the cable to the new DP, inserted it into my frame and gently took out the slack as I did. Once I was roughly at the correct height, I bolted the remote back onto the bars. Job done.Next, let’s talk about riding with this thing.The reason I wanted a new dropper was the stock dropper on my bike only had about 120mm of travel. My choices were to either have the seat high enough (it actually wouldn’t stay at the correct height very long) and have very little room to maneuver about the bike, or have more room but have the seat too low for climbing/general pedaling. While any dropper is better than no dropper, it was not an ideal situation; I had pain in my right knee reasonably often post ride.After fiddling with the seat height (and a slight bit of lever tuning) I was off on a ride. This thing is awesome. I have a greatly expanded range on the bike and for a taller rider such as myself, this is a game changer. Manuals are easier for me now. Bunny hops, riding skinnies . . . all of it improved for me immediately. The website and box do give recommended air pressures depending on how quickly a rider wants the post to return to full extension; I left my stock. It does come with several pins if you want less than 210mm of travel, but I love every single mm I get from this thing. At full extension I feel I am spinning circles with my feet, but not that I’m forced to. Seat down, I have so much freedom now. Worth every penny.If you’re a tall rider who needs (or wants) more freedom of movement? Get the V2 Dropper from OneUp. It’s fairly priced (I paid about $210) is adjustable and has as much or more range than any other dropper I’ve found in this range.Granted, this is just my opinion. Hopefully this helps you.