Kind Shock

Why do I need an adjustable seatpost?

By operating a lever, a valve or mechanism opens so that you can easily adjust the height of the seatpost while riding. When you sit down, the saddle moves downwards. If you take the weight off it, it rises. This leads to an enormous gain in comfort, as you don't have to stop every time you want to change the saddle height.

Once you get used to a dropper post, you won't want to ride without it!

How does the Kind Shock dropper post work?

Many dropper posts work fully hydraulically. This means that the "remote control" of the seatpost is also activated hydraulically. You can think of it like a hydraulic brake. The Kind Shock seatpost is different: the hydraulic inner workings of the seatpost are activated mechanically. A steel cable runs up to the post, just like a mechanical gear shift. This has various advantages. This mechanism has a simpler design and is therefore less susceptible to damage. A mechanical cable is easier to install and can be replaced more quickly. This system is also a little cheaper.

Does a Kind Shock dropper post require extra maintenance?

Compared to a conventional seatpost, a dropper post requires a little more maintenance. You should clean your dropper post regularly and lubricate moving parts. A dropper post has more moving parts. These include the actual adjustment mechanism with dip tube and stanchion, the hydraulics and their seals. There is also the remote lever and the cable pull.

Can a dropper post be fitted to any bike?

Dropper posts are now available in many designs, so you can retrofit almost any MTB. There are also telescopic seat posts for cross and gravel bikes.

The most important thing is the diameter of your seat tube. Then you need to think about how much travel your dropper post should have. This depends on your frame geometry and your height, among other things. The maximum stroke should not be longer than you can actually use in practice.

Next, you should clarify whether you want to operate the dropper post using a remote lever from the handlebars or a lever under the saddle.

Finally, the right travel depends on your riding style and area of use. If you want to ride technically demanding enduro trails, a lot of travel makes sense. This allows you to lower the saddle a long way before every downhill and gives you more freedom of movement. If instead you are just looking for a little more comfort on easy cross-country or gravel tours, less travel can be completely sufficient. The advantage: dropper posts with less travel are usually significantly lighter than their long-travel counterparts.