I've seen them on ebay for about half the retail price and although I'm handy-is with an allen key, routing cables etc seems to be more of a challenge on a bike like a levo?
Has anyone done it before?
cheers!
Has anyone done it before?
cheers!
I’ve never lubed the post but do try to keep the bikes fairly clean after each ride. I do wish there was some extra travel on the Spec dropper, I like the location of the dropper lever on the bars (in my opinion the best / most convenient dropper shifter).its easy just make sure you follow the instructions when fitting the cable nipple otherwise you wont get the right pull to operate the drop. on the levo cables are easy to route as once the battery is out you can see where they fitt in their little clip holders.
The spesh post is good but it needs constant maintenance in the form of spraying wd40 or suchlike on the post and pumping it up and down a few times after every ride
mine was ignored for the first 2-3 months and then it started seizing up, since then i need to lube after every ride and I do keep my bike clean. Between my wife and I we have or had about six of the posts and they have all gone the same way.I’ve never lubed the post but do try to keep the bikes fairly clean after each ride. I do wish there was some extra travel on the Spec dropper, I like the location of the dropper lever on the bars (in my opinion the best / most convenient dropper shifter).
spesh ones have a layback head most of the others dont. They also have some sort of notched fixed positions which im not a fan of. I use them because I need the layback head, gives me a bit more room on the bike. as far as I know you can only buy one model, the one fitted to the kenevo is not available after market as far as I know. all I would say is dont buy one second handOk good to know thanks all. Any particular model to aim for / avoid? I’d rather get a Specialized one
yes your absolutely right and I do use silicone spray but I also wd40 sometimes as a first spray to clean and muck out then silicone for lube, I didnt know wd40 would attack the seals though I will stop using it near rubber, thanks for the tip!When lubing a dropper. Try silicone spray rather than WD40.
WD40 is a cleaner not a lubricant. it evaporates and will actually cause your seals to become stickier when it does.
Screwfix sell silicone spray at a decent price. bike specific stuff. surprise surprise is a rip off. (it's the same stuff)
it's good for fork stanchions too.
Rob I agree, I wish there was travel. I'm 6'6 tall so basically have the dropper mounted on the max height out the seat post to cater for my lanky legs. This makes the seat height at the right height when it fully extended however when the dropper is compressed(down) the seat is still quite far away from the frame and therefore not out the way. I appreciate not everyone will have the same problem I have but in my case I definitely would have preferred more travel on the dropper to allow it to be more out the way when completely down.I’ve never lubed the post but do try to keep the bikes fairly clean after each ride. I do wish there was some extra travel on the Spec dropper, I like the location of the dropper lever on the bars (in my opinion the best / most convenient dropper shifter).
I use TRI FLOW !!! Works GreatWhen lubing a dropper. Try silicone spray rather than WD40.
WD40 is a cleaner not a lubricant. it evaporates and will actually cause your seals to become stickier when it does.
Screwfix sell silicone spray at a decent price. bike specific stuff. surprise surprise is a rip off. (it's the same stuff)
it's good for fork stanchions too.
Rob I agree, I wish there was travel. I'm 6'6 tall so basically have the dropper mounted on the max height out the seat post to cater for my lanky legs. This makes the seat height at the right height when it fully extended however when the dropper is compressed(down) the seat is still quite far away from the frame and therefore not out the way. I appreciate not everyone will have the same problem I have but in my case I definitely would have preferred more travel on the dropper to allow it to be more out the way when completely down.
TFTuned recommend applying Teflon based lube (chain lube) on the upper tubes above the seals and then to cycle through the suspension or dropper post a few times and wipe off any excess.yes your absolutely right and I do use silicone spray but I also wd40 sometimes as a first spray to clean and muck out then silicone for lube, I didnt know wd40 would attack the seals though I will stop using it near rubber, thanks for the tip!
Easy to release the air remove the post from the tube and clean and lube. No need to take out of frame.TFTuned recommend applying Teflon based lube (chain lube) on the upper tubes above the seals and then to cycle through the suspension or dropper post a few times and wipe off any excess.
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