For me, I like the inflatable cartridge better as when it starts to fail during a riding day, you can top it up with a shock pump and not just be screwed with sealed failed cartridge and a dropper that doesn't hold its position....otherwise the V3 looks great, but now I'm not entirely sure which one to get....cool vid as always, thanks for the review!
I agree... closed cartridges have always been the domain of rather cheap and less reliable seatposts... I don't know what this is supposed to be an improvement ... especially since they want more money for it... this has personally discouraged me from buying a new V3👎
I think the whole point their goal was to make a sealed cartridge that was is mega sealed and reliable to make it so that there is absolutely no need to ever change the pressure. Time will tell, but so far from what we've heard from the R&D side of things at OneUp, the new cartridge is going to be pretty freaking good long-term. -Mike
Idk what you talking about sealed cartridge never failed me unless you are 600 pounds elephant and my friends dropper post with air failed him millions times and in the end cost him twice
The total length of the 210 is actually longer than v2, 545mm vs 540mm (including the actuator), isn't it? meaning it needs more space inside the seat tube.
Yeah, I was really surprised with this. Unless they can get more drop out of the same size insertion it doesn’t help. I’m actually rather upset with my V3 and had much much better luck with the V2’s.
I've had bad luck with the Fox Transfer (Kashima coated). Seal failure on one and failure to fully extend on both. I'm aware they are quite sensitive to over-torquing of the seat post clamp and have always used a torque wrench to spec, however, I've had to back off from that spec to make them function consistently. Fox did warranty out one, but I already replaced it with a One Up V2 and have been happy with it ever since. The brand new Fox Transfer replacement can sit on the shelf.
I like my V2s, very good posts for the price. But I’ll say, I test rode a couple friends bikes with AXS Reverb and I think a Fox and they move up and down like butter. The OneUp takes way too much ass pressure to overcome the seal stiction to lower. I’ll have to try out that V2.1 seal head at some point.
My main wish is a dropper that goes up when I want it to go up, and down when I want it to go down. My Fox dropper has been shit since day one, so way too often I need to help it up again. This is a common problem, and I wish I knew sooner so I could've just swopped it out completely on warranty. Droppers have been around from quite a few years now and I still see day one problems which is quite sad.
Unfortunately we have seen some Transfer Posts leave the factory without enough lubrication in the sleeve. If you have any questions on how your Transfer Post might be able to be set up to add some reliability, shoot us a call and talk to Alex in the suspension department as they have tons of experience with those. (360) 306-8827 - Press 2 for Suspension Service Otherwise, switching to something like the OneUp V3 makes it so that you can service the dropper at home without any special tools. -Mike
Why are the top couple of inches glossy and not mat on the v3? Doesn't the glossy area hold the clamp less securely? Or aren't you supposed to clamp there?
Glad that upgrade will help you out! We can confirm that when you're weighting the saddle, the thumb force required to get the post to drop is substantially less. -Mike
@@TheLostCo Is this down to the new design of the actuator? The housing looks identical, will a V3 actuator fit in a V2 body? Also can you confirm the number of location pins and the front/aft look like polymer? Myself and a friend with internal seat clamps have had issues with scoring of the stanchion from the front pin as there's only 3 and they are right where the clamp pushes the body. Cheers
If you want a budget close cartridge dropper, get the Brand-x. Better than one up that demanded constant servicing for me. If you are willing to spend a little more get the Bike Yoke Revive, amazing quality dropper.
Great review! I want this post! Just one question... Can this dropper be inserted all the way into the seat tube or only as far as the matt metal surface?
When you say "shorter" are you talking about the total length? Because if you are, that's not strictly true. The 240mm and 180mm are the same length as the V2. The 210mm and 90mm V3 is longer than the V2. Only the 150mm and 120mm are shorter, and by a negligible 5mm.
Ok. I’m wanting to get a dropper post, I’ve never had one. My stack hight is 180cm and the max insertion depth is 240cm and I think I might be able to run a 180 drop post and get max drop or if I should just get the 150cm drop.
Had 2 transfers. Both didn’t extend all the way. 2 buddies each had 2 transfers….both didnt extend all the way. Sent them in for warranty…still didn’t extend all the way. I have no clue how a company can sell a shit product to that extent. I own 3 one ups. Never had a single issue yet. Love them
Do you inverse your grips just to annoy OCD people? Very fun review, I'm not about to change as long as the v.2 works for me, idk maybe it'll last until the v.4 comes out 😂
Nice upgrades. The V2 seals were aweful before requiring tons of maintenance, especially if seeing any wet/damp riding. Tons of play as well, at least on their 200 post (31.6). Look forward to a V3, 210 post to replace my PNW Loam post that eats travel adjust bushings for breakfast due to all the lateral/forward play and etched in travel adjust grooves in the post. Terrible design. Good seals though, better than V2 at least
Nice! You're going to love it 🙂 If you need any help with anything, you can contact us at sales@thelostco.com or call us at (360) 306-8827 and we'll be happy to help! -Mike
If you’re on the fence about this and haven’t ridden a one up, I would look to a more quality drop post such as fox or bike yoke. I own the V2 and the reason it is so easy to open up to service, is that you constantly need to open it up to service. Cheap seals let in a ton of dirt and moisture and slow down actuation to molasses sooner than it should. It’s a constant battle with this thing to keep it running smooth.While I haven’t ridden the V3, my guess is they made a few tweaks so they could release a new version to retain market share and made some strategic partnerships with a few channels to rave about it but basically kept to the same formula. The extra travel you get isn’t worth the frustration of this overrated drop post with its cheap seals. You should save up for something better.
While it may be a con to some, I think it's still an overall pro to most of the general public due to how difficult it can be to service hydraulic dropper post cartridges. Luckily these things last so long that you won't really need to worry about this at all. -Mike
Time will tell if it'll last long but if my PnW Loam that's going on for 3 years is anything to go by, I have faith in sealed cartridges. Don't have to think to top up air as often with the nitro sealed charge.@@TheLostCo ..... however it is probably a deal breaker for anyone that rides very, very often in terrible conditions. Just seems like they should have released a new post with the improved specs (bushing, skf, slot pins, weight etc), renamed it instead of calling it V3. And then re-launch the older V2 as a standalone product with conversion to sealed cartridge unit... Then rebrand/rename them both separately and at differing price points.
The Bike Yoke just feels a bit more high-end overall compared to the OneUp droppers. However, the OneUp is a bit lighter and costs a bit less. The OneUp V3 is a really nice middle spot between the previous V2 and the Revive! Either of them will have the seat going up and down, and I'm sure you'll be stoked on both at the end of the day. -Mike
@@muscles3929mine went 2 years (not really seasons, since I ride the whole year) before my seal started leaking. 😂 I ride a shiet load in hot, dry, dusty and muddy when wet(like right now) southern Cali.🤷🏽♂️
Service costs on OneUp droppers just tripled ! Disappointing this is such a downgrade from the V2. Switching from a recharge cartridge to a sealed unit is bad for the consumer. Instead of just lubing and adding air to service the dropper (like the V2). Now when the pressure goes down in the cartridge you have to buy a replacement cartridge… I’ve been using droppers for over a decade. And have had half a dozen different brands. My Fox became obsolete when adding air to it needed a factory rebuild that was the same cost as a new Fox dropped on sale. X fusion had the same thing, dropper worked fine other than cartridge needing more air which required a new cartridge that wasn’t cost effective. Oh and service kits for the V2 that was still being sold last week. Are out of stock.
The serviceability and rebuild-ability of the V2 and V3 are the same. The V3's sleeve is serviced similarly to the V2, just much faster now. The V2's cartridge was not rebuildable, it just had an air valve on it. When the V2 cartridge had any issues, it was simply replaced with a new one. The same applies to the V3, but the seal structure and nitrogen charge are designed to last much longer. Basically, there just isn't the need to ever add air since the cartridge is sealed so well. I would recommend not comparing the OneUp V3 to older X-Fusion or Fox Transfer droppers. Happy to answer any questions about dropper posts if you shoot us a call or email! (360) 306-8827 // sales@thelostco.com -Mike
My V3 sucks, so stiff to actuate, OneUp did a warranty through the dealer shop by replacing the seals and pins, still so stiff. Ive use many other brands and they are all easy to actuate. Less than 5 rides and its still rubbish.
The sealed cartridge is pretty sweet! It has a longer life expectancy over the V2's cartridge and never requires the rider to bust out the air pump since it's sealed up so well. -Mike
For me, I like the inflatable cartridge better as when it starts to fail during a riding day, you can top it up with a shock pump and not just be screwed with sealed failed cartridge and a dropper that doesn't hold its position....otherwise the V3 looks great, but now I'm not entirely sure which one to get....cool vid as always, thanks for the review!
I agree... closed cartridges have always been the domain of rather cheap and less reliable seatposts... I don't know what this is supposed to be an improvement ... especially since they want more money for it... this has personally discouraged me from buying a new V3👎
I think the whole point their goal was to make a sealed cartridge that was is mega sealed and reliable to make it so that there is absolutely no need to ever change the pressure. Time will tell, but so far from what we've heard from the R&D side of things at OneUp, the new cartridge is going to be pretty freaking good long-term.
-Mike
Idk what you talking about sealed cartridge never failed me unless you are 600 pounds elephant and my friends dropper post with air failed him millions times and in the end cost him twice
Very well thought out and well made video. Loved it.
The total length of the 210 is actually longer than v2, 545mm vs 540mm (including the actuator), isn't it? meaning it needs more space inside the seat tube.
Yeah, I was really surprised with this. Unless they can get more drop out of the same size insertion it doesn’t help. I’m actually rather upset with my V3 and had much much better luck with the V2’s.
Looking forward to getting the 2.1 kit.
Same! Hoping we get those sooner than later!
-Mike
I've had bad luck with the Fox Transfer (Kashima coated). Seal failure on one and failure to fully extend on both. I'm aware they are quite sensitive to over-torquing of the seat post clamp and have always used a torque wrench to spec, however, I've had to back off from that spec to make them function consistently. Fox did warranty out one, but I already replaced it with a One Up V2 and have been happy with it ever since. The brand new Fox Transfer replacement can sit on the shelf.
Please review the updated 2024 fox transfer post to see if they fixed all the problems with the internals losing pressure and high friction seals.
I like my V2s, very good posts for the price. But I’ll say, I test rode a couple friends bikes with AXS Reverb and I think a Fox and they move up and down like butter. The OneUp takes way too much ass pressure to overcome the seal stiction to lower. I’ll have to try out that V2.1 seal head at some point.
Solution is to clean and use "slippery" grease. It work even in wet and muddy ride but yeah i am also planning to buy the V2.1 seal.
My main wish is a dropper that goes up when I want it to go up, and down when I want it to go down. My Fox dropper has been shit since day one, so way too often I need to help it up again. This is a common problem, and I wish I knew sooner so I could've just swopped it out completely on warranty.
Droppers have been around from quite a few years now and I still see day one problems which is quite sad.
Unfortunately we have seen some Transfer Posts leave the factory without enough lubrication in the sleeve. If you have any questions on how your Transfer Post might be able to be set up to add some reliability, shoot us a call and talk to Alex in the suspension department as they have tons of experience with those. (360) 306-8827 - Press 2 for Suspension Service
Otherwise, switching to something like the OneUp V3 makes it so that you can service the dropper at home without any special tools.
-Mike
Ks integra, no issues
Raceface turbine R, sticky af
Just pulled the trigger on this oneup v3 on sale. Will see how itbworks
I've been looking everywhere for that V2.1 seal head upgrade for V2. Please tell me where I can find it.
Those are slated to be available in early to mid-February. We will have them on our website as soon as they are available for us from OneUp!
-Mike
Why are the top couple of inches glossy and not mat on the v3? Doesn't the glossy area hold the clamp less securely? Or aren't you supposed to clamp there?
Yeah kinda looks weird if the bike frame doesn’t allow the post to be fully slammed. The dropper will look like “Two Tone Malone”.
My only issue with the V2 was the lever pressure required (arthritis), so this is a welcomed change.
Glad that upgrade will help you out! We can confirm that when you're weighting the saddle, the thumb force required to get the post to drop is substantially less.
-Mike
@@TheLostCo Is this down to the new design of the actuator? The housing looks identical, will a V3 actuator fit in a V2 body?
Also can you confirm the number of location pins and the front/aft look like polymer?
Myself and a friend with internal seat clamps have had issues with scoring of the stanchion from the front pin as there's only 3 and they are right where the clamp pushes the body.
Cheers
If you want a budget close cartridge dropper, get the Brand-x. Better than one up that demanded constant servicing for me.
If you are willing to spend a little more get the Bike Yoke Revive, amazing quality dropper.
Good shit.. good dropper.. the lost co is THE SHIT! FIRST CHOICE TO ORDER PARTS!
Thank you so much for the kind words and we're stoked we can keep you riding! Lookin' forward to working with you more in the future 🤘
-Mike
Hey guys. They say it's super short insertion length and weight , but compared to a KS integra it ain't. Am.i correct?.
Which droppers have less side to side play compared to this oneup v3?
Great review! I want this post! Just one question... Can this dropper be inserted all the way into the seat tube or only as far as the matt metal surface?
It can be installed all the way to the seal head!
When you say "shorter" are you talking about the total length? Because if you are, that's not strictly true. The 240mm and 180mm are the same length as the V2. The 210mm and 90mm V3 is longer than the V2. Only the 150mm and 120mm are shorter, and by a negligible 5mm.
Ok. I’m wanting to get a dropper post, I’ve never had one. My stack hight is 180cm and the max insertion depth is 240cm and I think I might be able to run a 180 drop post and get max drop or if I should just get the 150cm drop.
Had 2 transfers. Both didn’t extend all the way. 2 buddies each had 2 transfers….both didnt extend all the way. Sent them in for warranty…still didn’t extend all the way. I have no clue how a company can sell a shit product to that extent. I own 3 one ups. Never had a single issue yet. Love them
How much is the replacement cartridge?
80 USD
What saddle is that.? Looks like a Spec power but without the through cutout. Cutout almost looks like a ergon
It's a Specialized Power Expert Mimic Saddle.
-Mike
Do you inverse your grips just to annoy OCD people?
Very fun review, I'm not about to change as long as the v.2 works for me, idk maybe it'll last until the v.4 comes out 😂
Haha not sure what you're referring to about the grips as the grips here are installed normally.
-Mike
Nice upgrades. The V2 seals were aweful before requiring tons of maintenance, especially if seeing any wet/damp riding. Tons of play as well, at least on their 200 post (31.6). Look forward to a V3, 210 post to replace my PNW Loam post that eats travel adjust bushings for breakfast due to all the lateral/forward play and etched in travel adjust grooves in the post. Terrible design. Good seals though, better than V2 at least
Just ordered a 210 for my smuggler
Nice! You're going to love it 🙂 If you need any help with anything, you can contact us at sales@thelostco.com or call us at (360) 306-8827 and we'll be happy to help!
-Mike
I hate noticable play in the post. It always seems like its loose.
If you’re on the fence about this and haven’t ridden a one up, I would look to a more quality drop post such as fox or bike yoke. I own the V2 and the reason it is so easy to open up to service, is that you constantly need to open it up to service. Cheap seals let in a ton of dirt and moisture and slow down actuation to molasses sooner than it should. It’s a constant battle with this thing to keep it running smooth.While I haven’t ridden the V3, my guess is they made a few tweaks so they could release a new version to retain market share and made some strategic partnerships with a few channels to rave about it but basically kept to the same formula. The extra travel you get isn’t worth the frustration of this overrated drop post with its cheap seals. You should save up for something better.
What size did you put on the Stumpjumper evo? Looking to see if I can fit a 210 on the same bike (s4)
Yep i wanna know too :D
I have to ask what frame size is your stumpjumper I have the S3 and want more drop than my 150mil that I have now
I have an S3 and can fit a 180mm drop OneUp V2 or V3. For reference, I'm 5'7" and wear 30" length pants.
-Mike
Seat clamp should be like the 9point8 dropppppppper opps 😇
I hoped for the V3 to have completely rebuildable internals, Turns Out they did the opposite.
While it may be a con to some, I think it's still an overall pro to most of the general public due to how difficult it can be to service hydraulic dropper post cartridges. Luckily these things last so long that you won't really need to worry about this at all.
-Mike
What for?
Time will tell if it'll last long but if my PnW Loam that's going on for 3 years is anything to go by, I have faith in sealed cartridges. Don't have to think to top up air as often with the nitro sealed charge.@@TheLostCo
..... however it is probably a deal breaker for anyone that rides very, very often in terrible conditions. Just seems like they should have released a new post with the improved specs (bushing, skf, slot pins, weight etc), renamed it instead of calling it V3. And then re-launch the older V2 as a standalone product with conversion to sealed cartridge unit...
Then rebrand/rename them both separately and at differing price points.
Can the v3 cartridge fit the v2?
As far as we can tell, no it can not.
-Mike
We need a serviceable cartridge!
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I would love to see a comparison of this vs a Bikeyoke Revive 2.0
The Bike Yoke just feels a bit more high-end overall compared to the OneUp droppers. However, the OneUp is a bit lighter and costs a bit less. The OneUp V3 is a really nice middle spot between the previous V2 and the Revive! Either of them will have the seat going up and down, and I'm sure you'll be stoked on both at the end of the day.
-Mike
I just upgraded to this post from a Rock Shox Reverb 175. Never buy a Reverb 😂
There was plenty of room for improvement in the seal department. The V2 seal is garbage.
Definitely a welcomed upgrade!
-Mike
I don't think most people who bought it respected the 75h service intervals. That must count for something? 🙈
@@LawrenceMacMacster 75 Hours? More like 5 hours before grease started leaking out.
@@muscles3929mine went 2 years (not really seasons, since I ride the whole year) before my seal started leaking. 😂 I ride a shiet load in hot, dry, dusty and muddy when wet(like right now) southern Cali.🤷🏽♂️
Service costs on OneUp droppers just tripled ! Disappointing this is such a downgrade from the V2. Switching from a recharge cartridge to a sealed unit is bad for the consumer. Instead of just lubing and adding air to service the dropper (like the V2). Now when the pressure goes down in the cartridge you have to buy a replacement cartridge… I’ve been using droppers for over a decade. And have had half a dozen different brands. My Fox became obsolete when adding air to it needed a factory rebuild that was the same cost as a new Fox dropped on sale. X fusion had the same thing, dropper worked fine other than cartridge needing more air which required a new cartridge that wasn’t cost effective.
Oh and service kits for the V2 that was still being sold last week. Are out of stock.
The serviceability and rebuild-ability of the V2 and V3 are the same. The V3's sleeve is serviced similarly to the V2, just much faster now. The V2's cartridge was not rebuildable, it just had an air valve on it. When the V2 cartridge had any issues, it was simply replaced with a new one. The same applies to the V3, but the seal structure and nitrogen charge are designed to last much longer. Basically, there just isn't the need to ever add air since the cartridge is sealed so well. I would recommend not comparing the OneUp V3 to older X-Fusion or Fox Transfer droppers.
Happy to answer any questions about dropper posts if you shoot us a call or email! (360) 306-8827 // sales@thelostco.com
-Mike
Jan 2024. $270 USD
My V3 sucks, so stiff to actuate, OneUp did a warranty through the dealer shop by replacing the seals and pins, still so stiff. Ive use many other brands and they are all easy to actuate. Less than 5 rides and its still rubbish.
The install part of this video sucks. Show how the cable connects.
I was on board until the reveal of the sealed cartridge. No thanks.
The sealed cartridge is pretty sweet! It has a longer life expectancy over the V2's cartridge and never requires the rider to bust out the air pump since it's sealed up so well.
-Mike
The V2 wasn't that great and is the reason I won't buy a V3.
Is this Elon Musk?
yes
nerve wracking music :(