I've had the AXS dropper for exactly a year now and it has been great. This includes lots of winter riding on snow/ice. I found it to perform flawlessly in cold weather which cannot be said about most other droppers. No noticeable battery life degradation from what I have noticed. The lack of wires makes it easier and faster to swap it with a rigid post or just remove it to fit in the car. Recently it developed a few millimeters of squish and I had the opportunity of using the bleed value and that process was super easy and took 5 mins total. My favourite part about it the speed of actuation and release. The mouse click-esque remote's short throw makes it feel like a paddle shift vs clutch (with former being faster overall). Also paired with AXS drivetrain, nothing beats a clean cockpit with just two brake hoses. Let's just not talk about the price though ;) "it's a fitness expense"
@@LoveMTB I think I jinxed it because after a recent ride I found 4 deep and 2 light gouges on the stanchion. Upon disassembling it I found the gouges lining up with the brass key channels. The rear of the post had the deep gouges while the front of the post had the lighter ones. Somehow the post grinded against those channels. My theory is that the brass keys wore out really fast and caused play which led to this damage. Sending it in for warranty and hoping they will replace the stanchion :( Rigid post till then. I highly recommend staying on top of this post's maintenance intervals which are pretty straight forward. I had just about 200 hours on it too and I ride in a relatively clean environment (Durham)
@@sgtkurry Yes they did. They initially wanted to repair it but since there were no parts they sent a brand new post. The root cause was the top nut backing out and the stanchion sliding on the key channels. Always keep an eye on the nut and make sure it is snug.
I'm glad you don't think dropper sag is normal. Sram really has some nerve saying 5mm is acceptable (mine was more like 15mm). It was a happy day when I got rid of my Reverb. Also, I watch a ton of bike videos and just realized how many are from LoveMTB. Great work man!
Nice review! I will be looking at this when - and hopefully if, my Magura Vyron v2.0 post dies. I was worried when you showed the vibration noise as that would've been an absolute deal breaker for me. I'm hoping that Magura will update the Vyron as SRAM's asking price is borderline obscene and I can't imagine going back to a cable post... I was at Snowshoe last week and it was awesome!
I've really loved having a dropper post on my urban ebike just to make things a bit more convenient. This seems like a great option for folding bikes that have seatpost spacing!
This part is the only wireless stuff that I considered using on my enduro bike. But after your video, I'm a bit confused by the noise and seg. Anyway, I don't really think it is worth the money. At least I know a couple of parts of my bike which worth upgrading earlier than the dropper post. But was quite interesting to watch. Your reviews are awesome as usual! Thank you very much.
I was really surprised how much I like my axs derailleur. I think the axs dropper is good but I dont think it will surprise me as much. I would get it despite the price but I can't get over the weight and stack height. I also would like it in a 185mm.
match maker can work with your xt brakes. i'm currently using a wolftooth remote with match maker on my XT m8120 because at the time i got them the remote was not available in ispec ev. give it a try
Any issues when you bottom out on jumps hitting your rear wheel? Seth illustrated that happening to him, but he's still using it so I'm guessing it can't be that big a deal. Expensive but I'd use on two bikes, and I like being able to remove and clean without having to reattach the cable everytime.
Hi, Great video. I am on my third one now!! First one had 2" of sag at top of travel after few months, second was sent for service and they told me it was bent! Second post has had minimal easy use so I am not impressed. Have you or anyone else on here had problems with their AXS seat post or am I unlucky??
I found myself a little way to avoid creaking from the axs reverb head . unscrewed all things in it , a good bunch of grease everywhere , roll inner tube with thin double sided tape on saddle rail , screw back on everything , not a single creaking nor a noisy bolt when screw side bolt
My 3 months old axs reverb dropper just developed an issue. The dropper get stuck in compress mode. Worse when fully compress. I can hear the servo trying to "open a catch". Eventually it releases the dropper to full height. Im annoyed with this post. Ive been treating it with care and no crashes. Now I have to wait for the bike company to reply on what to do next.
Hi, thanks! I'm wondering to set it up to my Farley. 440 length is very close to my max range and you said about 6cm stack. Is it so that it's then 500? I'm there within millimeters then in my range :-) I need to be sure about the total length. Edit, I found it from technical spec. With the 150mm travel I can have minimum exposed seatpost length 215.
The only thing I have to look for, when choosing a dropper, is the inner diameter of the seat post? Recomend me one with good price quality for X Caliber pls 👀
Hi. I love your movies :) At the seventh minute you show the adapter for the Shimano I Spec EV. However, it is clearly visible that it is the right adapter, for right side. Do you know any adapters for the left side? Company, model, catalog numer? I only found Wolf Tooth but to the right side. I am looking for the left adapter but cannot find it. Regards from Poland
i Just purchased this dropper post, question i have a Park tool repair stand PRS25, can i clamp my seat post, the seat post has a wide 34.9 that goes into the seat tube and it also has the thin part which drops, i dont have much of the wide 34.9 sticking out so is it ok to clamp the thin dropper part in the repair stand.
how much side to side play do you have? I have a little bit of movement on the shaft not the parts that attaches to the seat. For $800, I expect no play.
Thanks for the interesting content! 😍 I’ve got a question: 🤨 I only have these words 🤔. (behave today finger ski upon boy assault summer exhaust beauty stereo over). I’d be grateful for some help. 🙌
I've been luv'n my GX AXS shifting on my E-mtb. Precision shifting with a high torque motor. Not a Sram guy, but AXS eagle genius maybe an apt description. Willing to explore the dropper too, holy sh$$, the 💸. Plus, I've had rail clamp problems on my beloved Fox Transfer '21. (I have the updated clamp plate too!). Looks like it's worth the investment. I'm just going to have sell a kidney to afford it!😅. But security concerns. Only positive left about the mechanical dropper is it's harder to steal? Let me know if I'm wrong please...😇
@@LoveMTB maybe. On Transfer issue, nah, the saddle rail stills slips in the clamp even with loctite (red)...the t-bolts are a cool idea and allow angular access, but lack sheer strength. Too thin and brittle and snap with minimal torque. So, I just gave up and put my older Transfer '18 on with a traditional clamp. Problem solved! No need now for the AXS dropper. Need a nice cheaper '21 Transfer?😉
On theft vulnerability: controllers $100 to replace not a priority item compared to an $840 dropper and $500 rear mech... at least the mech has the chain that's harder/slower to remove. The highest end item with just a quick clamp bolt....and gone in seconds rather than minutes. Just keep'n it real. One big AXS con besides cost/theft, the main function of a dropper: is to lower CG as much as possible: my Transfer and OneUp V2 dropper have a much lower stack height on the seat tube for sitting lower in the cockpit. So, given the costs and reliability, with lower stack height, and less theft vulnerability, I think I'm ok with my AXS drivetrain and wired dropper. Just not an optimal option for me, otherwise still genius for those with 💸💸💸 to spend. 😇
I have Reverb AXS, and it is faster, seriously. Just the whole experience for me personally has been just awesome in every aspect, I will probably never return to a cable actuated post ever again. I see it superior in almost every aspect (performance, ease of use, ease of installation, longetivity, service and service intervals, the list goes on).
@@normanmommu1 the axs derailleur has been an amazing experience, i will not go back to a cable. Im waiting for them to increase drop range, lower stack height, and reduce the weight to be more inline with other really smooth droppers. Till then the cable will have to do.
@@jack91522same, it's due for a refresh, like you said, sag and stack height needs improvement ... I'd also like to see them put the battery in a different spot. If your have a smaller frame with 29" wheels you can knock it of when compressing ... For $861 I want perfection.
If it is possible to easily rebuild it so it will function like a normal wired option, that would be a great feature because you never know when these electronics may fail on you. Personally I'm all for fail safing things, and it shouldn't be all that hard to make it possible to attach a wire at the bottom of this. That being said I have no need for anything electronic for a bicycle, because you will be pretty much be screwed when those fail. Mechanical things you can fix. I also like the feel of mechanical things a lot better.
You would carry and install a cable mid ride instead of just recharging when you get home? If so, you're in the extreme minority, and anyone who would drop $861 on a seatpost, would either have or buy a wired one if needed.
The reverb has to be the worse dropper ever made. I have no understanding why bike manufacturers continue to put it on their bikes. Best place for the reverb is the trash bin. OneUp and PNW are the best
Pay $800 now and you'll see it for $120 2 years later! Never buy new technology unless you're one of those addicts, cable works just as good if not better!
I've had the AXS dropper for exactly a year now and it has been great. This includes lots of winter riding on snow/ice. I found it to perform flawlessly in cold weather which cannot be said about most other droppers. No noticeable battery life degradation from what I have noticed. The lack of wires makes it easier and faster to swap it with a rigid post or just remove it to fit in the car.
Recently it developed a few millimeters of squish and I had the opportunity of using the bleed value and that process was super easy and took 5 mins total. My favourite part about it the speed of actuation and release. The mouse click-esque remote's short throw makes it feel like a paddle shift vs clutch (with former being faster overall). Also paired with AXS drivetrain, nothing beats a clean cockpit with just two brake hoses. Let's just not talk about the price though ;) "it's a fitness expense"
@@LoveMTB I think I jinxed it because after a recent ride I found 4 deep and 2 light gouges on the stanchion. Upon disassembling it I found the gouges lining up with the brass key channels. The rear of the post had the deep gouges while the front of the post had the lighter ones. Somehow the post grinded against those channels. My theory is that the brass keys wore out really fast and caused play which led to this damage. Sending it in for warranty and hoping they will replace the stanchion :( Rigid post till then. I highly recommend staying on top of this post's maintenance intervals which are pretty straight forward. I had just about 200 hours on it too and I ride in a relatively clean environment (Durham)
@@LoveMTB I will be doing a big Don ride this Saturday. Do give me shout next time you are this way
@@SobanBhatti did RS warranty it? Just curious because I have these on all 3 of my bikes.
@@sgtkurry Yes they did. They initially wanted to repair it but since there were no parts they sent a brand new post. The root cause was the top nut backing out and the stanchion sliding on the key channels. Always keep an eye on the nut and make sure it is snug.
I'm glad you don't think dropper sag is normal. Sram really has some nerve saying 5mm is acceptable (mine was more like 15mm). It was a happy day when I got rid of my Reverb. Also, I watch a ton of bike videos and just realized how many are from LoveMTB. Great work man!
Agreed that anything more than 1mm sag is too much. Any sag takes away from the mis - advertised drop rating.
As usual, another awesome in-depth review!
You're the most useful/helpful mtb reviewer/diy on YT, much more detail and straight to the point
Nice review! I will be looking at this when - and hopefully if, my Magura Vyron v2.0 post dies. I was worried when you showed the vibration noise as that would've been an absolute deal breaker for me. I'm hoping that Magura will update the Vyron as SRAM's asking price is borderline obscene and I can't imagine going back to a cable post... I was at Snowshoe last week and it was awesome!
I've really loved having a dropper post on my urban ebike just to make things a bit more convenient. This seems like a great option for folding bikes that have seatpost spacing!
It's expensive but can't wait to get this as well as T-type drivetrain to have a clean cockpit look!
I agree with you on that!
This part is the only wireless stuff that I considered using on my enduro bike. But after your video, I'm a bit confused by the noise and seg. Anyway, I don't really think it is worth the money. At least I know a couple of parts of my bike which worth upgrading earlier than the dropper post.
But was quite interesting to watch. Your reviews are awesome as usual! Thank you very much.
Great job hitting all the important aspects of the AXS. Very good job as a reviewer !!!!!
Thanks Mike, glad to help!
Clean and detailed review! Thanks. Was able to gain a good overview about this product.
Great review, easy to follow. Thanx
You're welcome!
I was really surprised how much I like my axs derailleur. I think the axs dropper is good but I dont think it will surprise me as much. I would get it despite the price but I can't get over the weight and stack height. I also would like it in a 185mm.
Great review .now where do I put a saddle bag .i hate carrying things in my pockets .
This channel is excellent, thank! This equipment is a bit extravagant for my liking.
Great review
match maker can work with your xt brakes. i'm currently using a wolftooth remote with match maker on my XT m8120 because at the time i got them the remote was not available in ispec ev. give it a try
@@LoveMTB you don’t need to file the bolt
Any issues when you bottom out on jumps hitting your rear wheel? Seth illustrated that happening to him, but he's still using it so I'm guessing it can't be that big a deal. Expensive but I'd use on two bikes, and I like being able to remove and clean without having to reattach the cable everytime.
Awe wow. That's amazing 👏
Thanks🤘
You're welcome.
Does it work with the phone app as well?
@@edvilleangol3279 Definitely just like all AXS components
Hi, Great video. I am on my third one now!! First one had 2" of sag at top of travel after few months, second was sent for service and they told me it was bent! Second post has had minimal easy use so I am not impressed. Have you or anyone else on here had problems with their AXS seat post or am I unlucky??
I found myself a little way to avoid creaking from the axs reverb head . unscrewed all things in it , a good bunch of grease everywhere , roll inner tube with thin double sided tape on saddle rail , screw back on everything , not a single creaking nor a noisy bolt when screw side bolt
By the weight.. now ad to the classic dropper the weight of the actuator and the entire cable and tubing.. what is the weight difference now?
My 3 months old axs reverb dropper just developed an issue. The dropper get stuck in compress mode. Worse when fully compress. I can hear the servo trying to "open a catch". Eventually it releases the dropper to full height. Im annoyed with this post. Ive been treating it with care and no crashes. Now I have to wait for the bike company to reply on what to do next.
Hi, thanks! I'm wondering to set it up to my Farley. 440 length is very close to my max range and you said about 6cm stack. Is it so that it's then 500? I'm there within millimeters then in my range :-) I need to be sure about the total length. Edit, I found it from technical spec. With the 150mm travel I can have minimum exposed seatpost length 215.
So much Information... sooo great!
The only thing I have to look for, when choosing a dropper, is the inner diameter of the seat post? Recomend me one with good price quality for X Caliber pls 👀
You make great content. I commend you for that.
Thanks.
also, where did you get the rubber plugs for holes for the cable?
Do you think that the new 2022 Megatower will be out very soon? Just like the new NOMAD & Bronson?
Nice video. Which clamp is it you use for the dropper controller? Is it the SRAM “discret clamp” ? Or do you have a link maybe ? Thanks
BTW Nice practical review! THX🍻
Have you tried the bikeyoke devine? That is on my shortlist.
Hi. I love your movies :) At the seventh minute you show the adapter for the Shimano I Spec EV. However, it is clearly visible that it is the right adapter, for right side. Do you know any adapters for the left side? Company, model, catalog numer? I only found Wolf Tooth but to the right side. I am looking for the left adapter but cannot find it. Regards from Poland
@@LoveMTB OK, Thank You. I'II check it.
i Just purchased this dropper post, question i have a Park tool repair stand PRS25, can i clamp my seat post, the seat post has a wide 34.9 that goes into the seat tube and it also has the thin part which drops, i dont have much of the wide 34.9 sticking out so is it ok to clamp the thin dropper part in the repair stand.
@@LoveMTB thanks
the lever seems quite large, vulnerable in crashes?
Wireless dropper is so next level. Damn this component is hella expensive next to a suspension fork.
does it have any play or sag when riding?
Mine is solid. For any sag you have the valve at the bottom
What beautiful saddle is that? Make and model pls
Looks like Nukeproof Vector. :-)
how much side to side play do you have? I have a little bit of movement on the shaft not the parts that attaches to the seat. For $800, I expect no play.
@@LoveMTB after 1 month, I developed about 1 mm of squish. Venting doesn't help. Do you have any up and down play when fully extended?
@@LoveMTB $200 oneup drop has zero play 😒
Thanks for the interesting content! 😍 I’ve got a question: 🤨 I only have these words 🤔. (behave today finger ski upon boy assault summer exhaust beauty stereo over). I’d be grateful for some help. 🙌
i think they could make only 1 lever for shifter and dropper to save a bit of weight and ''material''
Do you know if the remote comes with it in the box?
@@LoveMTB is the remote included with the dropper post?
Anyone got a link to a service video for the Reverb AXS dropper?
I've been luv'n my GX AXS shifting on my E-mtb. Precision shifting with a high torque motor. Not a Sram guy, but AXS eagle genius maybe an apt description. Willing to explore the dropper too, holy sh$$, the 💸. Plus, I've had rail clamp problems on my beloved Fox Transfer '21. (I have the updated clamp plate too!). Looks like it's worth the investment. I'm just going to have sell a kidney to afford it!😅. But security concerns. Only positive left about the mechanical dropper is it's harder to steal? Let me know if I'm wrong please...😇
@@LoveMTB maybe. On Transfer issue, nah, the saddle rail stills slips in the clamp even with loctite (red)...the t-bolts are a cool idea and allow angular access, but lack sheer strength. Too thin and brittle and snap with minimal torque. So, I just gave up and put my older Transfer '18 on with a traditional clamp. Problem solved! No need now for the AXS dropper. Need a nice cheaper '21 Transfer?😉
On theft vulnerability: controllers $100 to replace not a priority item compared to an $840 dropper and $500 rear mech... at least the mech has the chain that's harder/slower to remove. The highest end item with just a quick clamp bolt....and gone in seconds rather than minutes. Just keep'n it real.
One big AXS con besides cost/theft, the main function of a dropper: is to lower CG as much as possible: my Transfer and OneUp V2 dropper have a much lower stack height on the seat tube for sitting lower in the cockpit. So, given the costs and reliability, with lower stack height, and less theft vulnerability, I think I'm ok with my AXS drivetrain and wired dropper. Just not an optimal option for me, otherwise still genius for those with 💸💸💸 to spend. 😇
How is the delay between pressing the button and the post actually moving?
I've heard that it's noticably slower than a mechanical post.
I have Reverb AXS, and it is faster, seriously. Just the whole experience for me personally has been just awesome in every aspect, I will probably never return to a cable actuated post ever again. I see it superior in almost every aspect (performance, ease of use, ease of installation, longetivity, service and service intervals, the list goes on).
@@normanmommu1 the axs derailleur has been an amazing experience, i will not go back to a cable. Im waiting for them to increase drop range, lower stack height, and reduce the weight to be more inline with other really smooth droppers. Till then the cable will have to do.
@@jack91522same, it's due for a refresh, like you said, sag and stack height needs improvement ... I'd also like to see them put the battery in a different spot. If your have a smaller frame with 29" wheels you can knock it of when compressing ... For $861 I want perfection.
I want one that goes down automatically as well.
that seatpost cost about as much as my first car
A song about your first car: ua-cam.com/video/3Fw0OvKFKhw/v-deo.html
It cost more than 65 Chevy 2 . $500.haha
Mine sucks. Just bought and it is full of problems/malfunctions.
Какая цена?
@@LoveMTB, ничего себе! Дорого!
If it is possible to easily rebuild it so it will function like a normal wired option, that would be a great feature because you never know when these electronics may fail on you. Personally I'm all for fail safing things, and it shouldn't be all that hard to make it possible to attach a wire at the bottom of this.
That being said I have no need for anything electronic for a bicycle, because you will be pretty much be screwed when those fail. Mechanical things you can fix. I also like the feel of mechanical things a lot better.
You would carry and install a cable mid ride instead of just recharging when you get home? If so, you're in the extreme minority, and anyone who would drop $861 on a seatpost, would either have or buy a wired one if needed.
I would very much like to have one of these. But brother, here in Brazil, one of those, just for the rich...
Still too heavy and the next one should go up and down by itself at the push of the button.
The reverb has to be the worse dropper ever made. I have no understanding why bike manufacturers continue to put it on their bikes.
Best place for the reverb is the trash bin. OneUp and PNW are the best
Probably not talking about the Reverb AXS though...
@@LoveMTB same poor design, just wireless
I think it's more as a spare battery holder 😂
You aren't kidding. The only reason I'm considering one of these is to have a spare right there on the bike for the mech.
heavy AF!
Pay $800 now and you'll see it for $120 2 years later! Never buy new technology unless you're one of those addicts, cable works just as good if not better!
I believe this has already been around for 3+ years. Cost has pretty much stayed the same unless you buy a used one.
Has 2 years already passed by? Lmao