Gravity Dropper

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  1. Red Hot Sloth

    Red Hot Sloth Banned

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    Alright, lets hear who's got the deals on Gravity Droppers. Not buying now or this weekend. Not looking for used. Not interested in any other adjustable on the fly seat-post. Don't care if you don't like them. Not worried about the added weight.
    Just lookin' around for when my tax incentive thingy arrives I know where to go......perhaps The Path Bike Shop? How long does it take to get them in? How much are they?
     
  2. Lor

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    I'm thinking about one too. I'll take used or new.
     
  3. Rockinthecasbah

    Rockinthecasbah A.D.D. Unleased

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    I saw one in the case at jenosns yesturday looked like one of the larger sizes though
     
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    Expect to pay ~ $200 for a remote model. They only come in 27.2 so you may need a seatpost shim depending on your bike.

    I love mine. People sometimes make fun of me but I make fun of them when they stop to lower their seat, climb with their seat down, smash their nuts on their seat because it's up when they're going down.

    C
     
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    I've never understood the GD bashing. It's a pretty ingenious component. Would've been perfect for my recent trip to Utah. I'd probably own one if i wasn't such a cheap bastard.
     
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    There was one for sale on craigslist the other day for $150.

    I just bought one from gravitydropper.com last month for almost twice that!

    I don't think you will find it new anywhere on sale, but I could be wrong.

    Ya its heavy and ugly, but its SOOOO nice to ride!! <- Gravity Dropper
     
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    Have you checked out, crank brothers Joplin and/or Joplin R?
     
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    I think this answers the question. :)
     
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    ghixon Look Ma - No hands!

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    Ordered my GD direct from GD. $250 with free shipping at the time + no tax.

    Remember it only comes in 26.8, 27.0 and 27.2mm. Shim out for other sizes. I have a 31.8 shim if you need it. (coverted to a Maverick on the FS)
     
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    I've got one on my Enduro SL and the Epic!:bang: Gotta lov'em. Tried the Mavrick for a while(I think it's the same thing as the crankbrothers, but I could be wrong.), but found them to be too unreliable. Went through 3 Mavrick post within 3 months.#-o All blown internal seals. The Maverick posts does have a smoother more refined actuation compared to the GD's though. I haven't experienced any problems with the GD's yet!

    Got them both from Rock&Road Anaheim Hills for $250 each! Both came in within a week of ordering!
     
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    I am considering maybe selling mine though I haven't made up my mind yet. I will let you know if I decide to sell it.
     
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    Much appreciated :)
     
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    Interesting. I am considering maybe selling my other bike because it doesn't have a gravity dropper on it.

    Not really but it demonstrates how much I like mine.
     
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    Don't get me wrong...I like it but I hardly use it on my Yeti.

     
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    We do sell them at The Path, and we keep them in stock. We price them the same as if you buy direct, but after the 10% str discount, and sales tax work out, you get to support us and still save like 2.25% out the door.

    Thanks
     
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    I'm always putting my seat down, then raising it up again. I think since I once in awhile get some air (whenever I'm feeling my oats, not very often though), and I can save myself some time I figure I may as well do it while riding.
    ...awe what the heck, I just want one :)
     
  18. SheDevil

    SheDevil I just ride my bike....

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    I have one on my SJ...it's a Mavericks and it's awesome :) You have to get use to taking a hand off the handlebars and dropping your seat without crashing if you adjust it on the fly....which is a feat in itself for me...but otherwise it's an awesome addition :) (no blown seals or anything of the sort)
     
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    Dig it....do you stock the shims as well?
     
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    Yes. Go for a long shim.

    Thanks
     

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