Therefore, it’s worth thinking about installing one on city bikes as well. Here we will show you two different ways to install a dropper post. The first is very simple. All you have to do is replace the seatpost. The second requires more mechanic know-how and should only be done by people who know exactly what they’re doing. However, there are many different dropper post models and how they’re install may differ. Here, we show the assembly of our Drop-A-Gogo.
Version one: Installation of a dropper post without a remote control
Version two: Installation of a dropper post with a handlebar remote
Before installing the new dropper post, you should check whether your bike has internal or external cables. If the cables are internal, routing of the them becomes more complicated and we recommend going to a bike shop.
The most important measurement for when selecting a new dropper post is the diameter. You can measure the diameter with a caliper on either your old seatpost or you can measure the inside diameter of your seat tube.
If you have decided to install the post yourself, proceed as follows.
Remove the old seatpost
Cut the cable housing to length
Now place the cable housing on the frame and mock it up on the frame. Now you know how long the housing must be and can shorten it accordingly.
Now mount the cable into the post from below.
The dropper post can nowbe inserted. Greasethe post before inserting as well. This prevents scratches and makes it difficult for water to penetrate.
To prevent the housing from twisting or entangling in the seat tube, pull on the housing while pushing in the dropper post.
Now slide the cable housing from the bottom to the top into the seat tube hole provided, until it protrudes out of the seatpost clamp a little.
Fill an end cap with grease and put it on the housing. Grease is water-resistant, thus making the housing waterproof.
Now thread the cable into the housing and push it through to the end.
Place the post release lever on the handlebarwherever you want. There are no rules. However, the clamp should fit around the handlebar wherever you decide. It also makes sense if you can reach the lever comfortably with your thumb from the grip.
Install the handlebar remote
Insert the cable
Install the dropper post
Now slide the cable through the hole in remote and attach the cable. When it comes to the Contec Drop A Gogo, the cable is attached with a small grub screw. Keep the under tension when attaching it.
Now you can shorten the cable, leave 1-2 cm above the clamp. The end cap finishes everything up nicely.
Finally, mount the saddle and you're done. I hope you a lot of fun and a good ride with your new dropper post.
Installing a dropper post
On many mountain bikes, dropper posts come as standard equipment. Especially for mountain bikers, who ride uphill and downhill a lot, a dropper post is a blessing. No need to get off and lower the seatpost via the quick release clamp. Simply press a button on the handlebar and the dropper post is lowered by the body weight.
However, lowering the saddle is not only interesting for mountain bikers. A dropper post can also make sense on city bikes. For example, when stopping at a traffic light. When waiting for a traffic light, just press a button and the saddle will drop so that you can comfortably put your feet on the ground. This way you won’t start off with a wobble when the light turn green. When you’re ready, just raise the saddle again.
The installation of a dropper post with the release lever under the saddle is easy. However, before buying a new dropper post, check for correct diameter. To do this, measure the diameter of the old post with a caliper before buying it. Once the new dropper post is selected and purchased, all you have to do is install the old saddle on the new post and push the new dropper post into the seat tube. Adjust to the desired height and done.
Loosen the seatpost clamp and pull out the old seatpost. If you did not buy a new saddle, keep it for the new dropper post.
Shorten the cable with a diagonal cutter
To prevent the cable from fraying, wrap it with a small piece of tape before cutting.