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Gooseberry Mesa |
So let me begin by defining High Poster. A High Poster is
someone that rides with their saddle height high and optimized for pedaling at
all times. Do you slide your post down
for descents, do you use a seat dropper, you are NOT a High Poster. I am
writing this post in light of the latest rage in MTB innovations. Everyone says
you need a seat dropper these days. Given my XC-racing background and long mountain
biking career I am stubborn and insistent that you can descend just as well
with a high post. Is that old school? Maybe.
Convince me otherwise. So let’s look
at the benefits of each…
·
Most efficient position for
climbing and
level terrain
·
Lighter weight
·
Hassle free: Less moving parts
·
Durability: Seat droppers always break
·
Less expensive
· Fixed position: Too much side to side saddle
play on seat droppers
Seat Dropper
·
Most efficient position for
climbing and
descending
·
Lower center of gravity
·
Ease of getting behind the saddle
for steep
descents

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