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.