OneUp Components Dropper Post

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the OneUp Components Dropper Post and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 87 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.5 stars 
Expert Rating: 4 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 137

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Easy to put the post at different heights.
  • Feels sturdy and consistently performs well.
  • The design allows you to get your saddle lower than other posts.
  • High-quality construction at a good price.
  • The rebound is quick and remains smooth after multiple rides.
  • The 180mm drop allows you to jump and get out of the seat efficiently.
  • Easy to install and fully-adjustable.
  • Able to drop the seat down very low, but still have enough rise to get the right riding-height.

Expert Reviews

  • User-serviceable and includes a 2-year warranty for full protection.
  • Able to choose a longer-stroke post than you could normally ride due to the versatility provided.
  • The return speed is quick.
  • It provides the shims needed to adjust the amount of drop.
  • The action is smooth, even after multiple times.
  • The lower stack height allows those with shorter legs to run a longer dropper.
  • The post is actuated using a remote that requires less thumb action than other models on the market.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • No instructions are provided for the set-up, despite being relatively easy to figure out.

Expert Reviews

  • Some reports of having more friction when dropping than the competition.
  • The return rate slows at the top of the stroke if the clamp is overtightened.
  • The lever might not be the most durable, but is replaceable with OneUp.

Summary:

The OneUp Components Dropper Post is a versatile, smooth, and high-quality post that consistently provides high-quality performance over multiple rides. The full customization and high-tech design allow you to get your saddle extremely low, and despite having a little more friction when dropping, this post is a top-of-the-line option for any level of rider.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.