SDG Tellis V2 telescopic support: Simple, durable and available in many lengths

Even the first version of the Tellis on our test bike surprised us positively. After an easy installation, the telescopic seat post shone over many kilometres with low saddle play and its smooth-running lever. All points that SDG wanted to retain on the Tellis V2.

New saddle clamp with low overall height

The most striking feature when unpacking the new SDG Tellis V2 is the completely redesigned seat clamp. Instead of two bolts arranged in the direction of travel, two easily accessible side bolts are now used. The 3D forged head, in conjunction with a stronger 26 mm post, is designed to improve stiffness and durability. The new layout of the seat clamp is also said to have reduced the standover height by a further 10 mm compared to the first Tellis. This should allow the available stroke to be utilised to the maximum.

SDG offers the Tellis V2 in the most common diameters of 30.9, 31.6 and 34.9 mm. At 55 mm to 230 mm, the post also has one of the largest adjustment ranges on the market.

SDG Tellis V2 - Info and prices

• Diameter 30.9 / 31.6 / 34.9 mm
• Stroke 55 to 230 mm
• Stroke adjustment Shims with 5 / 10 / 20 mm included in the scope of delivery
• 3D forged saddle head with 10 mm reduced height
• Side clamping screws for easy installation
• IGUS bushes / Trelleborg main seal
• Weight 593 g (31.6 / 170 mm, without remote)
• RRP: 219.99 EUR - 249.99 EUR depending on stroke and diameter

Simple operation, high durability

Lower copper shims are intended to further increase durability on the one hand and reduce the play of the saddle head even further on the other. In addition, the Tellis V2 comes with easy-to-use shims for adjusting the suspension travel. They can be used to adjust the travel by 5, 10 or 20 mm. This should ensure that every rider has the optimum stroke utilisation available.

With IGUS bushes, a sealed Wintek cartridge and a Trelleborg main seal, the Tellis is designed to eliminate maintenance problems. Simply put, fewer moving parts means fewer opportunities for failure. The Tellis V2 is designed to be easily maintained at home with a little dedication and without the need for specialised tools. The complete post should be able to be disassembled in less than 5 minutes - even by inexperienced mechanics and at no cost. To make things even easier, SDG offers tutorials on its website and YouTube channel.

Installation SDG Tellis V2

Installation of the Tellis V2 is very easy with the instructions supplied. Determine the cable length, attach the remote to the handlebars, attach the cable to the support and thread it through the cable housing. The Bowden cable is then routed with the cable to the remote and clamped there. Then you're ready to go, if you didn't have to mount the saddle first.

It's true: The side-mounted screws are very easy to reach and can be turned without bumping the post with the tool. However, attaching the saddle to the three-part saddle head is a little fiddly. It is best to first attach the saddle loosely to the saddle head and then slide it onto the guide on the telescopic post. This is based on the tried and tested I-Beam system from SDG. The angle can then be easily adjusted and the saddle fixed in place.

SDG Tellis V2 in the first practical test

As with the predecessor post, the remote of the SDG Tellis V2 runs very smoothly and with low operating forces. Even after a good 500 kilometres of testing, there is still no play on the post. However, the lowering of the saddle could be a little smoother. The Tellis V2 requires quite a lot of pressure to disappear into the seat tube. In our opinion, the extension speed could be a little faster. On the other hand, the soft stop when the seat post engages in its end position is very pleasant. Overall, the Tellis V2 is still a great seatpost at a comparably favourable price. If you want to squeeze the maximum travel out of your dropper post, you should take a closer look at the Tellis V2 with its flat saddle head.