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Dropper Post: Pros and Cons
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05-08-2025, 08:02 PM
I've just got a new Giant Fathom mountain bike which has a dropper post. This is new to me.

In your opinion, what are the Pros and Cons of having a dropper post on your mountain bike?
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05-09-2025, 05:03 PM
Xxxxxx.. Sorry wrong button!
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05-11-2025, 10:25 PM
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