Polygon Xtrada Dropper Install | The Best Cheap Upgrade You Can Make to this Bike
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Polygon Xtrada Dropper Install. We clean up the cockpit and install a dropper post to really wake up this bike.
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This is an absolutely fantastic bike.
I bought one for my son recently, and based on the quality and spec, had no hesitation going into our local dealer and ordering a Siskiu T8 for myself. Can't wait for it to arrive.
The quality of the Xtrada is comparable to any big brand bike, but the components fitted would only be found on one literally more than double the price. (Xtrada is $950ish here in NZ, Specialized or Trek with same components about $2200.)
They are a fantastic value. Enjoy!
@@AdrenalineIsLife UPDATE
Son is riding a T7 now, and I've replaced a few things on my T8 to suit my likes, it actually needs a paint job to make it look exotic.
As I type, he's hooning around the yard on the Xtrada, we both still love it.
Air forks, 180 front disc. Best thing though is fitting an SLX chain to replace the KMC ones on all our bikes, makes an incredible improvement to shifting - don't know whether I saw it here or elsewhere, but it's true. Don't know why but it works.
Luckily here in Australia out brakes are setup the correct way already, rear on the left front on the right 👍
We gotta get you a full time gig in production your videos are really well done and they keep getting better!!!!
Thanks man!
It's so nice watching thing's you can't afford. Love from Philippines🇵🇭
Best wishes!
Followed your tutorial, used the extra space for a throttle and display cable for a mid drive. Great music
Very cool! I would love to see that.
I have the same problem with the rear brake line routing on my Siskiu D7...thanks for the tutorial on re-routing :-)
Happy to help! 🙂
That’s awesome dude! 🌠🚵🏼♂️
I want to buy this bike, they look GOOD.😁
It's a very nice bike!
Nice videos uploaded my friend, thanks for sharing on how to.. install dropper 👍
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
I like your videos good quality. Hope you keep making them
Thank you!
Damn good bikes.
Just bought a PNW Rainer Gen 3 for $179 shipped for my medium 2021 Xtrada 7. Haven’t decided on a remote yet.
I just ordered one as well. I'm replacing the the KS
Wolf Tooth if you want a great remote, Wolf Tooth is the best IMO.
Great video! I'm considering the Xtrada 6 as my next bike, and I'll probably get a dropper for it down the line, I've heard many great things about droppers. You linked to the KS dropper, and you can select between multiplie options, different drop amounts and diameters. You can select the 27.2 with 120mm of drop, and it's on sale for $103!
Glad you enjoyed the video! A dropper is a great addition to the bike. The KS Dropper has been working fine and is a great value for the money. There are other great options from PNW Components and Crank Brothers as well. Although they are more expensive.
@@AdrenalineIsLife Yes, I watched your other Xtrada 6 videos! I have the PNW loam grips, I like them, and I’ve been eying their bars, if I were to upgrade or replace my bars, they would be in the top 3 list! I like the brand PNW, plus they are based in Seattle, Washington, and guess what (you’re not going to believe it), I’m in Seattle too!
@@The_RC_Dude I love Seattle. Great town with so many amazing trails. PNW makes some great products and they have a lifetime warranty on their stuff now.
@@AdrenalineIsLife Thanks! We’ve got some trails, not the best in the country, but good stuff! Duthie is one of the highlights, but it’s not in Seattle, just near it. Have you been here before, and where do you live?
@@The_RC_Dude I've been there. Rode Duthie and Tiger Mountain. Some of my favorite places. I'm in Illinois.
Very innovative!
Thanks!😁
Awesome video! I tried going with the PNW Rainier Gen 3 post in my new Xtrada6, but unfortunately the bottle cage bolts are in the way. I would have to compromise the frame and the warranty. A local bike shop mechanic told me the bolt can be removed and leave a hole with really no good way to seal it. He also said that the 2nd cage bolt would hinder the actuator on the dropper. So I am having to resort to the KS eTen to get the proper fit. I'm interested in your ideas for mods & upgrades so keep these videos coming!
Thanks! The bottle cage mounts are always an issue on these types of bikes. The bigger frames will have a little a little more room than the smaller ones. A short dropper will work just fine for most people as long as they get the seat out of the way.
We're going to do some cool upgrades to this bike soon.
I got the PNW Rainer 3 as well but worried about the insertion tube sticking up to high. Is this what you guys noticed as well? I haven’t inserted yet so I can still exchange but I also want something reliable.
Update: i used a 10’ inch metal file on the first bottle cage mount inside the seat tube i sanded it down make it smoother so that the dropper can extend a little bit more. I also got the PNW rainer gen 3 !
Why not find a washer thick enough to keep the bolt from entering the space inside the frame , add a little loftite to the tip of the threads and ur good
Dang that's a cheap dropper I'll definitely have to get one if they make an external version since my bike also has a 27.2 post
They do make an external version of the ETen.
I have an xtrada 5. I just got a pnw rainer gen 3. I hope and pray it works
Great dropper post! Well designed and has a lifetime warranty. The tool less travel adjustment is a nice feature on that post. Enjoy!
@@AdrenalineIsLife thanks!
@@AdrenalineIsLife it didnt work. Sending it back to see if i can get a replacement
@@american_patriot1776 I'm sure they'll take care of you.
Nice
Wow... Mine is xtrada 6 too
Excellent! Can you please let me know where can I get extra rubber grommets which covers the cable routing holes ? Thanks much.
There is a link to the grommets in the first comment of the video.
@@AdrenalineIsLife thanks much! Got it 😊
Ah man , this was great !
Im getting the same Extrada and I plan on doing this to mine !!!
Thanks for this video content , its much appreciated brother 💪😇👍
But I noticed most people have the bars pointing upwards ( with that bend thst is has )
But with my buddies Extrada , he has his bars with that bend facing forward . Is this just personal preference, or what ?? Thanks again 🤠✌️
Personal preference. We used to slant our bars forward on our bmx bikes when we were kids. If the bike is the right fit, bars upright is the best position.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
@@AdrenalineIsLife For sure bud 👍
I meant to ask - did the bars come in that position
?? Thanks 😎
@bobcat3653 they are upright, which is how they came. GoPro can warp the shot a little.
Thanks for the video! I’m strongly considering buying this bike, and I feel like a dropper post would be the first big upgrade. I’m a bit worried because you said in one of your other videos that there very limited choices in this size, especially for taller riders. Do you think any of the available options would fit a 6-6’1 rider?
Thank you for watching. 🙂 The frames will be appropriately sized. So the larger frames will have longer seat tubes so sizing will be proportionate. The max drop on 27.2 is 125mm and the bike is designed around that.
Did you buy this bike ??
My friend has one with a couple upgrades, and I'm going to buy it from him ( whether he knows it or not ) lol . I love the way the 29er ride man
Plus he's got some sweet Continental tires on it
I bought this bike a few months ago. I saw a previous video were you mentioned you can go tubeless tires. Can you tell me what to I need to do it? or how. Thanks and great content!
You will need tubeless rim tape, tubeless valves, sealant and a pair of tubeless ready tires. The Xtrada 6 has 24mm internal rim width so you'll need tubeless tape that is 23-24mm wide. I haven't done any tutorials on the subject but there are lots of them on UA-cam. Park Tool has a good tutorial that will help .
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Big opportunity missed, you should have went with the pnw loam lever. It’s 25 bucks more! Great video however
Thanks! I would have installed a full PNW setup but I wanted to show people a less expensive option.
Can you provide me with the measurement from the seat tube to the rails of your saddle with your dropper extended?
I have an Xstrada 6 as well but I’m worried the dropper post won’t give me the same riding position I have now with the seat up!
I can give you the measurement but I have mine raised slightly. They don't have to be fully slammed. I can measure it fully slammed and you can go from there
With the dropper slammed on a size medium frame from seat collar the rail is about 6.5inches. You can adjust the height from there or purchase a longer or shorter dropper as needed. Hope that helps.
My current saddle height is 230mm / 9.25“ when I normally ride, will the dropper post you have reach that height, or is there another dropper that I can get for the Xtrada 5 that would work for me to get that height (p.s. thanks for taking the time to answer, really appreciate👍)
is it possible to deburr the inside of seat post so you can slam the seat, mine is a mile high in low position, hits the bottle cage burr inside, any thoughts?
The bottle cage bosses are typically riveted on. They are called rivnuts. They can be drilled out but you will void your warranty. An experienced bike mechanic can probably do it for you. I've never done it on a bike so I can't offer any tips. Do your research on rivnut removal.
I'm interested in buying this dropper post, how is the condition of this dropper post from the KS brand? Are there any problems that arise after use?
It performed fine and there were no issues with it. I'm not a fan of the cable actuation setup. It's not as easy set up as other droppers.
Are you still riding the his bike? Has the dropper held up the last 5 months? I have the Xtrada 7, 22’ model in XL. I’m 6’2”. I was wondering if the 100mm was enough drop to matter?
I'm still riding it and it's holding up just fine. Still very smooth. The 100mm for me was fine. If you're 6'2 I suggest going with 120mm drop. KS makes them. Also PNW Components makes an excellent dropper with a lifetime warranty. There's a link to it in the description.
Hi thank you for the great video. I thought I heard that the dropper post cannot be fully inserted due to a bolt in the seat tube. Did you have any issues with that?
Thanks glad you enjoyed the video! I'm able to insert it all the way down on the size medium frame. It's a 100mm dropper. It's possible that a longer dropper might not but I haven't been able to test that.
Really wish they would have ditched the seat tube bottle mounts, I have this same dropper and can’t get it deep enough to fit me when it’s in the full up
Position
Would be a better frame if it wasnt 27.2 sized seatpost , i got the xtrada 7 and still having problems finding a dropper post
There aren't too many options in 27.2mm unfortunately. Hoping that they offer a wider seat tube when they redesign it but that might not be for a while.
Pnw rainier
Hey man, i have the same bike and it has been awesome, but have you noticed some clicking/spring moving in fork? Did service and inspection and everything seems good!
I haven't had an issue. They do need to be greased periodically Also, check your headset. The clicking might be from there.
@@AdrenalineIsLife Nope, i services everything, from hradset to wheel bearings. It's rattling inside like a cable.(not though)
@@sebomel4298 🤔 that's odd. Did you disassemble the fork? To see if anything broke?
@@AdrenalineIsLife Yes, and everything seems in really good shape! I don't know what's going on, suntour yold me it's probably normal, but it drives me crazy because it's the only thing rattling on the bike 🤪
@@sebomel4298 That's so strange. It's a cheaper fork. I suppose it comes with the territory. 😕
nice Mtb Nice Ride..
Ride safe paps keep it up
stay safe mga idols have fun🤜🤛A16
Thanks! 🤜🤛
It's not clear to me why you reroute the rear brake cable. Why not just route the dropper cable through whatever side you want and have it share a grommet with the brake cable?
awesome buddy, good job. I am in the market for a dropper for my nu Xtrada 7 on the way from Cali now. How has the reliability of the KS been on the trails so far?
Thanks. Unfortunately, its already sagging. I'm going to pull it and send it to KS.
@@AdrenalineIsLife Thx, I already bought one, now I will buy extended warranty. I had this brand before long ago and far away, it would not raise seat when I needed it frequently. They are good price but??
@@ricreynolds They are low priced. Hopefully you won't have any issues.
@@AdrenalineIsLife good luck to ya, I have the same product on the way to me and hoping for the best, appreciate your video and feed back.
I have a doubt if the measurements of the dropper are correct with the ones I need but the total length is longer than the one I have, what should I do in that situation?
Is it necessary to swap over the brake cable to install this dropper or is that just your personal preference?
It's not necessary. Personal preference mostly.
Nice Video! I have an xtrada 7. Did you punch holes for the bottom 2 grommets that are near the pedals? Or was it drilled as well?
I'd like to not bleed and reroute the brake cables. Do you think it's possible to add a hole to the grommet that the brake line runs through without removing the brake line?
Thx.
I punched holes in the bottom grommets. The drill was really sloppy. If you try to add a hole to the grommet by the brake line, be extremely careful. The line goes in at an angle and if you drill your brake line you'll be doing more than a bleed. Pull ot out and look at it before you drill. You could also try a plier style leather belt punch. It might be cleaner but for a cost you're better off buying a bleed kit instead.
Also you can now buy the appropriate grommets from bikes online. There should be a link in the description for those.
@@AdrenalineIsLife great points! My wife has a plier style punch which I'll try to use first. You're absolutely right about needing to be careful not to Nick the brake lines. Thanks for the advice! I'll try to report back in case someone else comes across my dilemma.
Please do. Good luck!
@@AdrenalineIsLife finally got to install the dropper post. The leather plier punch worked out good. I punched the 2 bottom grommets no problem and punched the right grommet with one brake line intact, no issues, ran the cable and installed the lever by the left hand. Running the cable housing and wire were not too bad, just need to use a hook and a small needle nose pliers to help fish the cable out. The tough part was getting enough tension onto the bottom of the dropper to the lever, but that's dependent on what dropper post one may buy.
@@nysheepy Thanks for the update. Fishing the hose out is the worst part of the process. Enjoy the new setup. The dropper makes the bike much more fun.
What dropper is it exactly? ( sise )
What trail are you riding in this vid?
This is Big Marsh Bike Park in Chicago .
Hi I’m new to mountain biking and I’m just about to order my 2021 xtrata 6 and I was wondering if I could get the 120mm of travel that the ks offers. I’m currently 5’5 and I’m purchasing the medium sized bike. First off, would the 120mm fit in the frame of my bike? Second off, is the dropper post able to lock in when it is only partially up or can it only go the full travel. I want to make sure my pedal efficiency with the dropper is at its greatest and I’m wondering if my smaller height will affect anything?
I haven't tried a 120mm. I can slam the 100mm post all the way down without issue. At 120mm worst case it sits up 20mm. Even if 120mm will fit in the frame it may not fit you at your height. I'm 5'9" and 100mm works just fine. I raised it only small amount and I have plenty of clearance. You are at the shorter height for a medium frame. You still have to account for the seat tube height as well. Keep in mind that droppers do not have to be inserted all the way down to the seat collar.
You can always dry fit the post first to see if it fits you and exchange for a longer or shorter post if it doesn't. Better to have a shorter post raised up than to struggle with a post that is too long.
Ok thanks I’ll go with the 100mm. Do we need anything to swap the brakes asides from a barb, olive, and a bleed kit (which I see you linked in the description)? Can we reuse the brake hose?
@@jacobanghel235 You can reuse the brake hose but you may not need to do anything. I'm hearing that the issue has been corrected.
KS ETen I Dropper 27.2mm 120mm drop is also ok or too long?
It will fit in the bike, but you will need to make sure it will fit you.
Hi, have you seen xtrada 6 2022? Are they better than 2021? And what is the difference / advantage of the xtrada 7 2022 to them?
There are no changes except for the colors to the Xtrada series for 2022. Specs and components are the same.
@@AdrenalineIsLife Polygon xtrada 6 Chassis, brakes, chair, gears are not different?
@@kachlon201 same as 2021
@@AdrenalineIsLife tnx
@@AdrenalineIsLife Thanks for the info, and from what I checked I'm pretty sure the chassis on the xtrada 6 is different (like the 7 from last year) and I think the chair and grips are not the same either.
Just curious m, why couldn’t you route the dropper through the left side with the other cable? Since you ended up putting 2 cables through that side anyways?
If you run the cable through same side as the controls there will be too much cable sticking out to snag against things on the trail. If you trim it down, your cables will be too short and will potentially get damaged if the bars rotate too much in a crash.
If I end up getting this bike and take it to a local bike shop would they know how to do it like you did?
@@mtb_newbie9184 Yes. But I've been hearing that people are getting them with the correct routing. So you may not need to do that.
What width tires do you think the xtrada 7 could fit?
I can fit 2.4in no problem. The frame will take bigger than that but the stock fork won't.
I’m 5’6” with long legs do you think this dropper would be good for me on this bike? Tall enough?
What's your inseam?
@@AdrenalineIsLife 30inches I think maybe 31
@@mtb_newbie9184 that dropper should work fine.
If you want to save some time and hassle, you can get the appropriate grommets from Bikes Online at the following link. bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/Pyq9Ej
I made the job a little harder by making my own. 🤒 But it was a fun exercise. 😃
I bought this bike a few months ago. I saw a previous video were you mentioned you can go tubeless tires. Can you tell me what to I need to do it? or how. Thanks and great content!
I’m planning on doing the hole punch method. Did you have to punch the grommet at the bottom of the down tub and the seat post tube grommet for the dropper cable as well? Thanks!
@@mtb_newbie9184 yes. Those two grommet need punching.
The link doesn't work bud
@bobcat3653 oops, that's an old link. Heres the new one. bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/Pyq9Ej
What dropper is it exactly? ( sise )