PNW Components

Looking back over the past 20 years or so, the dropper post has to be our favorite bike industry invention during that time…or maybe even ever. No other single component advancement has had such a profound impact on how you ride your bike on a trail, aside from maybe the whole concept of suspension. Being able to drop and raise your post at a moment’s notice adds a whole new dimension of “flow” to your riding. But what do you do if you don’t have access to the latest and greatest in terms of frame design and features? If you are a shorter rider, many modern posts will be too long to fit you...

It’s not often that a company puts out an improved version of a previous product AND drops the price at the same time, but that’s just what PNW Components did when they launched their new Loam dropper post. We’ve had one out on the trails for 4 months now, and it’s time to let you know what we think of it. Strengths Weaknesses Highly reliable Smooth and solid action 8 color bands available to add a splash of color to your post Very short overall length Easily adjustable travel Competitive weight Very competitive pricing Lifetime warranty User serviceable with replaceable cartridge Lever action...