Best Dropper REMOTE Options!? PNW Loam LEVER v1, v2, Wolf Tooth ReMote vs PNW Puget

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024

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  • @vlbz
    @vlbz Рік тому +8

    Shimano has a 20 buck lever. Good quality, with a spring. A bit of grip tape on the lever, and as good as any. These ~70 dollar lever are for showing off, like a poor mans lambo.

    • @jamble7k
      @jamble7k Рік тому +2

      i think the shimano one sits too close to the bar, prefer the pnw

    • @iffy_too4289
      @iffy_too4289 Рік тому

      I'm still running the big standard Shimano lever that came on my bike. Don't see any need to change it at all.

    • @marklouieadame
      @marklouieadame Рік тому

      E thirteen vario so good to use

  • @GokkunGuru
    @GokkunGuru Рік тому +4

    The Puget is an underrated lever. It’s been dwarfed by the success of Loam. But since Day 1, I’ve preferred the minimalistic and cleaner looks of the Puget. I have it on Bike 2 and love it. It works perfectly fine despite having a smaller bearing and made of forged aluminum. Loam V2 looks good. OneUp just released V3 a couple months back and honestly the colored rubber pad idea they incorporated just looks like Loam. It seems these 2 companies are trying to “oneup” one another. Lol

    • @Jacob99174
      @Jacob99174 Рік тому +1

      The One just made a One Up joke.
      Good One!

    • @polishguywithhardtospellna8227
      @polishguywithhardtospellna8227 Рік тому

      Isn't pnw Canada made by married couple though?

    • @GokkunGuru
      @GokkunGuru Рік тому

      @@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 Aaron & Emily. Americans maybe. Bellingham?

  • @leanasf821
    @leanasf821 Рік тому +5

    ZTTO remote is the best. Exactly the same performance and quality with name brands without the unnecessary high price tag and doesn't suffer from the good ol bike tax

  • @donnovicki9771
    @donnovicki9771 Рік тому +1

    Good review, I have a WT and probably would only replace it if something happened to it in a crash. I'm basically pretty cheap....

  • @ninjazzrhythm400
    @ninjazzrhythm400 Рік тому +2

    Ztto is the best I ever had! Nothing can beat for its price and looks very identical to the wolftooth

  • @artoutlawphoto
    @artoutlawphoto Рік тому +1

    I have the first version of PNW Loam, i like it a lot. And i bought also the matching Sram shifter lever. Unfortunately a month a go i feel with my bike, and my upper leg bended the loam lever, and also broke a bit from the clamp (sram matchmaker x clamp) and now its moving. I would have to order a new clamp, but overall very satisfied with the remote a good quality, very expensive especially that you can't find it (not all the time) here in Europe (Austria). I bought it from amazon and it was €80 and the shifter clamp around €40. Thx for the video i was curious how the second version is.

  • @polishguywithhardtospellna8227

    Still running my aliexpress (most likely) clone for ~$20 and still can't accept asking price for any other "known brand" model. Well maybe Shimano or Giant are at least sensibly priced.
    Surprised the bearing still runs well, but did grease steel shields at some point which always helps to shed water. (not rubber sealed if memory is right)
    Wouldn't recommend integrated "clean cockpit" options to any tinkerer and people that keep on looking for a setup and try many budget options, as it will limit you at some point.
    Integration and locking options out was always ridiculed... except in bikes... yeah it's good on bikes... my ass 😂

  • @hardmtnbiker
    @hardmtnbiker Рік тому

    I like my Wolf Tooth dropper lever and the way it mates with my Shimano XT brake clamp. The new Fox dropper lever that on my other is also mounted with my Shimano brake clamp. Personally I wouldn’t choose to mount my dropper with a separate clamp, it just looks messy and it probably doesn’t line up as nice. I really like that the new PNW Loam 2 has 3 mounting positions. Most only have 2. I don’t see a reason for an a reach or throw adjustment but some people may want that.

  • @eddyfusely503
    @eddyfusely503 Рік тому

    Great video. Will not have a dropper on my bike. My cockpit would be too crowded, I guess…but if I ever need one, I will revisit this video

  • @jacklo325
    @jacklo325 Рік тому

    I am glad you did this video. Recently got a couple KS etene dropper posts with no lever. Was trying to find some decent budget levers, thanks.
    Oh BTW, QR code is extremely popular in Taiwan right now, it's everywhere.

  • @ssmtb
    @ssmtb Рік тому +2

    Not sure how you feel about Chinese gear, but Ztto has cheapo 15 usd lever with bearings
    Has some good reviews, I've got one laying around I never got to install (not realizing it's probably better than my stock BrandX lever)

    • @el_guapo87
      @el_guapo87 Рік тому +1

      I use ztto lever with my Yep components dropper and it's pretty good. I cut a piece of coke can to eliminate small play, now it's even better, very similar feel as Wolf Tooth lever.

  • @dannyvela
    @dannyvela Рік тому +1

    Great reviews as always… any comments on Yep Components Joystick Lever?

    • @LoveMTB
      @LoveMTB  Рік тому

      Thanks 😊 Unfortunately no experience with that one

  • @jaywolff16
    @jaywolff16 Рік тому

    Lots of great options on the market in the $50-70 range, my favorite is also the shimano xtr dropper lever (SL-MT800-IL)

  • @jeremyprovonsil7886
    @jeremyprovonsil7886 Рік тому

    V2 Loam lever also eliminated the cable stay that V1 had. The last 3 V2’s I bought do not have the cable stay tab. Just a small FYI

  • @andrewbreese3037
    @andrewbreese3037 Рік тому

    I fitted a Wolftooth about 2 years ago to replace the rattly stock Race Face lever, can't fault it at all

  • @wills4343
    @wills4343 Рік тому

    I prefer the Wolftooth by far, I also have a loam which is good as well.

  • @celsoedirdesouza8195
    @celsoedirdesouza8195 Рік тому

    Great vídeo!!

  • @wildman9364
    @wildman9364 Рік тому

    Hardtail has the wolf tooth and FS bike has the factory one still which works decent but switched the post to PNW great post. my buddy works for wolf tooth so I try to stick to them if I like it which I normally do. I seen wolf tooth has a new dropper out I wonder how that is? Cheers

  • @dimimtb
    @dimimtb Рік тому +1

    Best? I have the Shimano one, cheap, integrates with my XT shifter and works. It's not the best but the price of a simple single bearing lever is crazy. You can buy a full Microshift 10 speed shifter for cheaper than a bloody lever. I appreciate they need to make money but there is no reason these are so extensive.

    • @dimimtb
      @dimimtb Рік тому

      @@LoveMTB Saw the end but posted before I got there LOL. I do wish the Shimano had a slightly longer lever face but it's a great lever at $30 or so I got it for (based on your previous Shimano videos)

    • @dimimtb
      @dimimtb Рік тому

      @@LoveMTB LOL, I got the Deore one as well because I'm a cheap bastard 🤣. Got it two or three years ago at Lamacycles.

    • @ferranox
      @ferranox Рік тому

      @@LoveMTB sorry? in your old video you say cable pull is same 9mm...

  • @chubscoi
    @chubscoi Рік тому

    Colors ❤

  • @Justin-ny6un
    @Justin-ny6un Рік тому

    I tried the Wolftooth normal and light and the OneUp.
    Prefer the Shimano MT800. Haven’t tried the MT500
    I found with the Wolftooth and OneUp the levers returned slowly and not completely. Not sure if this is due to the OneUp Dropper, as mine is always stiff on the first press, but was still slow to return after. The spring in the Shimano makes it return completely and quickly.
    What difference does the extra cable pull of the MT500 make. I know you done a video comparison a while ago. Do XTR brake levers allow the Shimano lever come closer towards you?

  • @cpopte
    @cpopte Рік тому +1

    Remote si dropper hidraulic - sau nimic. Vremea celor cu cablu a trecut. Chiar au inceput sa fie wireless.... great review as usual.

    • @cpopte
      @cpopte Рік тому

      Rockshox reverb cu remote hidraulic.

  • @recyclednoob
    @recyclednoob Рік тому

    I use a ztto , cheap and good 👍🏾

  • @paul--b
    @paul--b Рік тому

    So Loam v2 over Bike Yolk? What about e13?

  • @dylan-5287
    @dylan-5287 Рік тому

    Out of the one up, new pnw, and wolftooth what do you think is best all around?

    • @dylan-5287
      @dylan-5287 Рік тому

      @@LoveMTB really, I'm surprised. I always saw wolf tooth as tops and one up/pnw as more second rate. Like super high quality and clearly better than a brand x lever but not as good as wolftooth. Is the pnw update that big? Not factoring in costs or sales, what is best?

  • @MTBukk
    @MTBukk Рік тому

    Where should I put the AXS dropper lever, if there is also a remote lockout (squidlock, fox)?
    I've been thinking about this for a while…

    • @MTBukk
      @MTBukk Рік тому

      @@LoveMTB on the right side it doesn't fit on my finger… 😕

  • @MrSupermugen
    @MrSupermugen Рік тому +1

    oneup v3 is the king.

  • @mikelo303
    @mikelo303 Рік тому +1

    Shimano XTR leaver is still the best and cheaper.

  • @Silkl4sh
    @Silkl4sh Рік тому

    Quite frankly old Reverb push remote under the bar is the ultimate solution. It sucks you can't use it with other droppers.
    I use my kind shock with a modified 2x Sram X-0 shifter

  • @manuelmartinezlopez7338
    @manuelmartinezlopez7338 Рік тому

    Todo lo que sea simplificar y limpieza en el manillar adelante .No me gusta nada esas palancas inmensas de tres planchas es una aberración