DROPPER POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools needed
- Cable/Housing Cutters
- Torque wrench with 3mm hex bit
- 2mm and 4mm hex wrenches (Shimano I-spec II only)
- T25 torx wrench (Matchmaker X only)
Torque Specs
- Seat collar to manufacturer recommend torque
- Cable clamping screw, 3mm hex to 3Nm
- Remote body to clamp 3mm hex to 3Nm
- 22.2 Handle bar clamp (if needed) 3mm hex snug to 1Nm max
- Matchmaker X bolt (if needed) 3mm hex to 3Nm
- Seat rail clamp bolts 8Nm
Pressure Spec
- Return air spring pressure setting 250-300 PSI at full extension. (Valve access under rubber cover below seat rail clamps)
Step 1: Route new housing and cable
- Route the new cable housing and into your frame. Avoid tight bends in your housing routing for smoothest remote action.
- (V2.1 Actuator Only) Install the supplied cable barrel onto the cable.
- Route the new cable into the housing, with the Cable stop at the dropper post end of the housing.
Step 2a: (V2.0 Actuator Only) Connect cable and housing to the Dropper Post
- Slide the Actuator O-ring over the Barrel of the cable, push the Barrel into the Actuator window then slide the O-ring back over the cable and Actuator.
- Snug the housing against the actuator by pulling the cable free end.
- Install the dropper post to your ideal height in the frame and lightly secure the seat clamp.
Step 2b: (V2.1 Actuator Only) Connect cable and housing to the Dropper Post
- Open the actuator by hand and place the cable barrel into the actuator cradle.
- Snug the housing against the actuator by pulling the cable free end.
- Install the dropper post to your ideal height in the frame and lightly secure the seat clamp.
Step 3: Install Remote
- Install the Remote, without cable or housing attached on to your handlebar (See remote specific instructions below).
- Screw the Barrel Adjuster fully into the Remote body, then loosen 2 full turns.
Step 4: Measure and cut cable housing to length
- Mark the housing at the correct length to reach the barrel adjuster, making sure you have enough slack for full handlebar movement. DO NOT cut the housing yet.
- Loosen the seat collar and slide the post/housing out of the frame.
- Slide the post and cable 150mm away from the the housing so that when you cut the housing you don't cut required cable.
- Cut the housing/cable and slide the housing back snug against the actuator. You should now have enough cable to connect the remote.
- Make sure the cut end of the cable housing does is not squashed after cutting so the cable slides freely.
- Install a housing ferrule onto the cut end of the housing
Step 5: Install cable and housing into the Remote
- Route your cable into the barrel adjuster on your remote.
- Feed the cable under the cable clamp bolt and washer on the underside of the lever.
- Pull the cable tight and clamp the cable 3mm Hex to 3Nm.
Step 6: Adjust cable tension at the Remote
- Remove any lever slack using the Barrel Adjuster.
- Cut off any excess cable and install the provided cable end ferrule
Step 7: Go ride your bike.