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The most exciting Vario seatposts 2018

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 30.08.2017

The most exciting Vario seatposts 2018Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh
The most exciting Vario seatposts 2018
Hardly any other accessory has increased trail fun on the bike as much as Vario seatposts. Integrated models are arriving in 2018. The most exciting innovations at a glance.
The Manitou Jack dropper post was already fitted exclusively to Bergamont bikes last year and is now also available for retrofitting to any other bike.Photo: Ludwig Döhl The Manitou Jack dropper post was already fitted exclusively to Bergamont bikes last year and is now also available for retrofitting to any other bike. The inexpensive Vario seatpost from Manitou uses a hydraulic system with mechanical operation. The thumb lever is located next to the grip to save space. With the Jack, you have the choice between a diameter of 30.9 or 31.6 millimetres and 125 or 150 millimetre drop. Set it and forget it is the motto of the Manitou seatpost. Price 340 euros, weight 520 grams.Photo: Hersteller The inexpensive Vario seatpost from Manitou uses a hydraulic system with mechanical operation. The thumb lever is located next to the grip to save space. With the Jack, you have the choice between a diameter of 30.9 or 31.6 millimetres and 125 or 150 millimetre drop. Set it and forget it is the motto of the Manitou seatpost. Price 340 euros, weight 520 grams. 9Point8 now offers every telescopic seatpost with a new trigger lever. The old universal lever was repeatedly criticised in the <a href="komponenten/sattelstuetzen/test-2017-teleskopstuetzen-fuer-mountainbiker/a36568.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">BIKE test</a>, but is still available.Photo: Ludwig Döhl 9Point8 now offers every telescopic seatpost with a new trigger lever. The old universal lever was repeatedly criticised in the BIKE test, but is still available. The integrated Eightpins seatpost is finally ready for the market and is already being used on Liteville frames. It should also be available for other frame manufacturers in 2018. The Eightpins dropper post is anchored inside the frame by a screw axle and no longer requires its own outer tube. This design not only saves weight, but also offers even more travel. Depending on the frame size, up to 200 millimetres.Photo: Hersteller The integrated Eightpins seatpost is finally ready for the market and is already being used on Liteville frames. It should also be available for other frame manufacturers in 2018. The Eightpins dropper post is anchored inside the frame by a screw axle and no longer requires its own outer tube. This design not only saves weight, but also offers even more travel. Depending on the frame size, up to 200 millimetres. BMC follows suit with its own system in 2018. The Swiss company has developed its own Trailsync system for the new Speedfox. Here, the dropper post also becomes part of the frame and is also linked to the shock. This means that you only need a thumb lever for the mechanical support, which can be lowered to two positions. When the support is extended, the platform is automatically activated on the shock and vice versa. The stroke length of the seat post increases with the frame size, from 80 mm stroke in size S to 120 mm in size L/XL.Photo: Hersteller BMC follows suit with its own system in 2018. The Swiss company has developed its own Trailsync system for the new Speedfox. Here, the dropper post also becomes part of the frame and is also linked to the shock. This means that you only need a thumb lever for the mechanical support, which can be lowered to two positions. When the support is extended, the platform is automatically activated on the shock and vice versa. The stroke length of the seat post increases with the frame size, from 80 mm stroke in size S to 120 mm in size L/XL. The electronic dropper from Magura will be available in three stroke variants in 2018: 100, 125 and 150 millimetres. The wireless dropper should also respond 25 per cent faster.Photo: Stefan Loibl The electronic dropper from Magura will be available in three stroke variants in 2018: 100, 125 and 150 millimetres. The wireless dropper should also respond 25 per cent faster.
The remote lever of the radio-controlled Magura Vyron Vario seatpost communicates via ANT+.Photo: Stefan Loibl The remote lever of the radio-controlled Magura Vyron Vario seatpost communicates via ANT+. FSA is launching a new dropper post for 2018 with 125 or 150 millimetres of travel and a trigger lever for the handlebars. The FSA Flowtron is said to weigh 595 grams and comes in the common diameters 30.9 and 31.6. Prices could not be given to us at Eurobike.Photo: Ludwig Döhl FSA is launching a new dropper post for 2018 with 125 or 150 millimetres of travel and a trigger lever for the handlebars. The FSA Flowtron is said to weigh 595 grams and comes in the common diameters 30.9 and 31.6. Prices could not be given to us at Eurobike. The remote control of the new FSA Flowtron dropper post has been completely redesigned and is now designed as a trigger with significantly less manual force.Photo: Ludwig Döhl The remote control of the new FSA Flowtron dropper post has been completely redesigned and is now designed as a trigger with significantly less manual force. Solid function at a low price. Race Face also wants to score points on the aftermarket with this. The hydraulic cartridge of the Aeffect is controlled by a cable and offers infinitely variable adjustment. The post will be available in two diameters (30.9 and 31.6 mm) and with 125 or 150 millimetre drop. The remote lever is located under the handlebars and should be ergonomic to operate. Price: n. A., weight: 540 gramsPhoto: Hersteller Solid function at a low price. Race Face also wants to score points on the aftermarket with this. The hydraulic cartridge of the Aeffect is controlled by a cable and offers infinitely variable adjustment. The post will be available in two diameters (30.9 and 31.6 mm) and with 125 or 150 millimetre drop. The remote lever is located under the handlebars and should be ergonomic to operate. Price: n. A., weight: 540 grams In the BIKE test, the "old" Revive already completely convinced us. In response to numerous requests and after extensive testing, BikeYoke now also offers the successful model in a 185 millimetre version. The overall dimensions should remain particularly small. The integrated reset function, with which the Revive can be deflated in just a few seconds, has also been revised again. As usual, the post is available in 30.9 or 31.6 millimetre diameters. Price: 419 euros, weight: 570 gramsPhoto: Hersteller In the BIKE test, the "old" Revive already completely convinced us. In response to numerous requests and after extensive testing, BikeYoke now also offers the successful model in a 185 millimetre version. The overall dimensions should remain particularly small. The integrated reset function, with which the Revive can be deflated in just a few seconds, has also been revised again. As usual, the post is available in 30.9 or 31.6 millimetre diameters. Price: 419 euros, weight: 570 grams With the LEV-Ci models, Kind Shock is presenting two new, lightweight seatposts with carbon masts and a drop of up to 175 millimetres. The clamp head and the KGSL remote lever are also made of carbon. The LEV Ci 272 is even available for slim 27.2 mm seat tubes. With 65, 100, 125, 150 or 175 millimetres, the Kind Shock is available in many lengths and is also likely to be used on race bikes. Price: 575 euros, weight: 527 gramsPhoto: Hersteller With the LEV-Ci models, Kind Shock is presenting two new, lightweight seatposts with carbon masts and a drop of up to 175 millimetres. The clamp head and the KGSL remote lever are also made of carbon. The LEV Ci 272 is even available for slim 27.2 mm seat tubes. With 65, 100, 125, 150 or 175 millimetres, the Kind Shock is available in many lengths and is also likely to be used on race bikes. Price: 575 euros, weight: 527 grams The Moveloc XC from Vecnum is aimed at CC and marathon riders: from 380 grams with an adjustment range of 100 millimetres, total length 390 millimetres. In technical terms, the lightweight seatpost is based on its big brother, the Moveloc 2, which boasts up to 200 millimetres of travel.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The Moveloc XC from Vecnum is aimed at CC and marathon riders: from 380 grams with an adjustment range of 100 millimetres, total length 390 millimetres. In technical terms, the lightweight seatpost is based on its big brother, the Moveloc 2, which boasts up to 200 millimetres of travel. A special feature of the Vecnum is that the control is located on the outside of the seatpost. This means that the post can be retrofitted to any MTB with a seat tube diameter of 30.9 mm or more. Thanks to a failsafe button, the Moveloc is fail-safe and can be operated directly on the post in the event of a defect.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh A special feature of the Vecnum is that the control is located on the outside of the seatpost. This means that the post can be retrofitted to any MTB with a seat tube diameter of 30.9 mm or more. Thanks to a failsafe button, the Moveloc is fail-safe and can be operated directly on the post in the event of a defect.
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The remote lever of the Vecnum Moveloc sits neatly under the handlebars and controls the seatpost mechanically.Photo: Florentin Vesenbeckh The remote lever of the Vecnum Moveloc sits neatly under the handlebars and controls the seatpost mechanically.
Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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