Has anyone used/owned a DNM Mountain Bike Dropper?

C0na

C0na

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I am playing with the idea of getting a dropper post, however the price of many just seem ridickulous. I am building a 'budget' AM/Enduro and would like to try a dropper post, but I'm not going to blow a large chunk of my budget on a lazymans seat-post. I have come across a 'DNM Mountain Bike Dropper post' and was wondering if anyone has used/uses them, and how they rate them. I know FA about these moving seatposts so some recommendations would be great.
Cheers.
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The seatpost: http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/d...ockout/ASP-R?gclid=CIvwidnhjr8CFcIJvAodrnsA_A
 
pink poodle

pink poodle

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DNM were never really known for their quality.....The usual online retail suspects all offer generous returns for people who are unhappy with their purchase. I would recomend you spend up a bit through one of them. That way if you don't find satisfaction you can return it for a refund.
 
kwikee

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Given that the better brands have some issues, the chances of a cheap, questionable brand having issues would be very high I assume. I'd also assume its heavy and will probably develop play quickly. You can get an XFusion HiLo new for a bit over $200, mine was fantastic and I only changed to a Reverb Stealth for internal routing and different size. The saving at purchase will mean little if the DNM doesn't go the distance.


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jackass'd

jackass'd

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Not to hijack, but I've got a Fox DOSS post that I haven't got around to listing but wanna sell - its surplus as I too am running reverb stealth posts on my bikes + I also only wanted 100mm drop.
 
C0na

C0na

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Thanks for all your help and advice, I will steer clear of the DNS dropper. As suggested by moorey the KS Eten fits my budget and should do me well.
Cheers :thumb:
 
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speshboy

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I've been using one for about 6 months. So far no issues. I only ride once a week though and don't need it too much on my trail. Holding air no play. I haven't weigh it but seeing the KS is the bottom of their range I don't think it would be that different. Plus I wasn't sure how much I would use it so I thought buy a cheap one and see. With that price I could buy 2 for what the others cost. Suits my needs anyway
 
moorey

moorey

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When I spoke to Al about the ETen, I think the only main difference internally is that they outsourced the cartridge, rather than make themselves. Still fully backed, and reports have been good. Just saying is all.
 
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Fabieres

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I have had one for over 2 years now with no issues other than the cable getting full of mud from time to time. i put more air in every year when i clean behind the dust seal and put some float fluid in and its been nothing but awesome. Only downside is the 110mm drop is not enough now.
 
Ideate

Ideate

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ptc said:
Anyone with any recent experience of these?
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I had one but sold it for a 150 Lev. Not because it was shit though.. I never had any issues with it. I've still got one on the missus's bike too which is still going strong after about 3 years.

The only thing I do is slickhoney the shaft and store it fully extended.
 
TheAzza

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Not the DNM, but I have been using the Brand X Ascend for just over 8 months and if you can live with the 120mm drop, and have internal routing, then it is a good option. Never had an issue with it, has a great lever and I forget it is even there. About $200 on CRC and comes with a 2 year warranty.
 
mark22

mark22

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Just got a Brand X and fitted to a cheapish hardtail I just bought, can't comment on the longevity but it sure works well.
 
rgy1993

rgy1993

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had one of the DnMs on my girlfriends bike for about a year. Only tame trail riding the whole time but never had any problems with it.
 
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