Last summer Fox already has the Transfer SL presented with various options for seat tube diameters and a previously limited stroke. The weight of the Vario seatpost in particular caused a stir: at 327 grams, it was a quarter lighter than the Fox Transfer standard dropper post according to the manufacturer. The short stroke combined with the low weight was primarily intended to appeal to racers.
Fox is now expanding the Transfer SL family to meet the demands of technically difficult trails. Now with 125 and 150 mm travel, two long-travel models are coming onto the market. The weight increases with the more freedom of movement. The 125 mm Transfer SL weighs 421 grams according to Fox. The long dropper should now be 167 grams lighter than the "normal" Fox Transfer - the manufacturer does not provide any information on the absolute weight. The new, long seatposts will only be available in 31.6 mm diameter.
The three versions of the remote lever for the Fox dropper, which can be mounted under the handlebars, remain available.
Fox Transfer SL: weight vs. comfort vs. price
The new, long-stroke Fox Transfer SL seatposts can also only be set to two positions: up and down. They are not infinitely adjustable, which some riders, especially cross-country riders, would certainly like. After all, if you're not commuting between steep climbs and downhills in the high mountains, but rather riding around in the low mountains or on flat trails, you just need a little more air space under your bum instead of a completely lowered saddle. Added to this is the price for the Fox Vario dropper post (so far only available in US dollars) of 399 or 329 dollars - the equivalent of around 370/307 euros. The more expensive one comes in a golden Kashima coating, the cheaper one (called Performance Elite) completely in black.
However, the current Fox Transfer SL models are usually available in the shops for over 500 euros and are therefore probably the most expensive. one of the most expensive Vario seat posts without electrics on the market. Weight-conscious racers will therefore have to do the maths of over 400 grams for the dropper post compared to 120 grams for a high-end carbon post - 500 euros for the Fox dropper post compared to 300 euros for rigid carbon. So the bottom line: more weight and money for more comfort and safety on the trail.
Marc Strucken
Editor
