SDG was probably only known to many as a saddle manufacturer. SDG's trademark: the centred I-Beam saddle frame. To mark its 25th anniversary, SDG is now launching something that connects the saddle to the bike: a new and, above all, affordable telescopic seatpost.
SDG Tellis: the data
- Stroke: 125 or 150 millimetres
- Diameter: 30.9 or 31.6 millimetres
- Train control: internally controlled
- Lengths: 390 or 440 millimetres
- Weight: 573 g (31.6 x 150 mm) / 689 g (with lever and cable housing)
- Price: 270 Euro
Price: 270 Euro / www.sdgcomponents.com
The developers at SDG worked on the new Tellis for two years. The data sheet focussed primarily on durability and smooth operation. On top of that, the new Tellis dropper post had to be affordable. The result is a post with a fully sealed cartridge and internal linkage. High-quality seals and a special clamping system are designed to minimise lateral play.
Easy installation, simple operation
The Tellis should be particularly easy to fit. The cable is simply attached to the underside of the post and clamped to the lever. SDG uses a lightweight and ergonomic lever, which is mounted on the left-hand side instead of a front derailleur lever for single-speed drivetrains.
The outer shell of the SDG Tellis is anodised and is said to be particularly scratch-resistant. In order to quickly find the right saddle height, the extension height is lasered on the back. SDG uses a classic two-bolt clamp for the saddle clamp, which makes it easy to adjust the saddle angle. The clamp is designed to be particularly flat and accepts both round and oval saddle racks.
And this is how the Tellis gets into the bike
Stefan Frey
Editor
