V3.1 Dropper Travel Adjustment Instructions

Things You Will Need

  • 10 Travel pins (included with dropper)
  • 5mm Hex key
  • Slickoleum (included with dropper)
  • Strap wrench (for collar if beyond hand tight)
  • Lint free cloth

Assembly time, approximately 10 minutes. Difficulty: Easy.

PLEASE NOTE: This service Document is specific to V3 droppers that have the V3.1 upper bushing assembly with the brass ring.

Drop tuning can be done on-bike.

Lowering the post travel also increases bushing overlap and guide pin length,  which is great for heavier riders.

240mm Dropper Post - adjustable down to 220mm

210mm Dropper Post - adjustable down to 190mm

180mm Dropper Post - adjustable down to 160mm

150mm Dropper Post - adjustable down to 130mm

120mm Dropper Post - adjustable down to 100mm

90mm Dropper Post   - adjustable down to 70mm

 

COMPLETE EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST

 

STEP 1: COMPRESS DROPPER

Press the remote lever and compress the dropper to roughly mid travel.

 

STEP 2: REMOVE SADDLE CLAMP ASSEMBLY

Unthread the rear seat clamp bolt (5) using a 5mm hex key. Remove the seat clamp nut (4) and upper clamp (3), then remove the saddle and lower clamp (2). Clean the assembly and put it aside. 

TIP: Leave the front clamp bolt (5) and do not adjust it. During reinstallation of the clamp assembly and saddle, torque the rear clamp bolt to 8Nm, and the saddle angle will remain correct. 

 

STEP 3: UNTHREAD MID-CAP ASSEMBLY

Unscrew the mid-cap assembly (8,9) by hand or with a strap wrench if necessary. Slide it up towards the seat post head. 

 

STEP 4: UNTHREAD CARTRIDGE FROM UPPER TUBE 

With the saddle clamp assembly removed, locate the 5mm hex key fitting at the top of the post and unthread it by rotating the 5mm hex key counterclockwise (following the direction of the lasered arrow).

 

STEP 5: RAISE UPPER TUBE 

Slide the upper tube (1) up out of the lower tube (13) by gently pulling upwards. Stop once you can access the travel pin guide slots. 

NOTE: Please keep in mind that the cartridge loose from the upper tube, the upper tube & cartridge will have quite a lot movement. Be careful not to knock or apply excess pressure to it.


STEP 6: INSTALL TRAVEL PINS

For 10mm travel reduction:  Install the first five 10mm travel pins (18) by sliding one pin per slot into the guide slots of the upper tube (1). 

 

For 20mm travel reduction:  Once the first five 10mm travel pins are in place,  using your finger,  gently push each travel pin down the guide slot until you can fit the next five 10mm travel pins.

 

STEP 7: INSTALL UPPER TUBE INTO LOWER TUBE

Carefully slide the upper tube back down into the lower tube, ensuring the pins enter properly and are not sliding up and out of their channels. This action should feel smooth.

 

STEP 8: INSTALL CARTRIDGE INTO UPPER TUBE 

Continue to slide the upper tube (1) into the lower tube (13) until the upper tube contacts the threads on the top of the cartridge (15). Using the 5mm hex key, thread the cartridge back into the upper tube and torque to 3Nm. Gentle downward pressure on the top of the upper tube can be helpful for getting the threads to properly interface with each other. 

 

STEP 9: INSTALL MID CAP ASSEMBLY 

Seat the upper bushing and brass ring into the top of the lower tube, if it is not in the correct position already. Thread the mid cap assembly into the lower tube by hand or with a strap wrench for added security.

 

STEP 10: INSTALL SADDLE CLAMP ASSEMBLY 

Fully extend the post by compressing the remote lever and check the cartridge 5mm hex key fitting is still torqued to 3Nm. 

Place the lower saddle clamp (2) into the cradle of the upper tube (1). Make sure the arrow is pointing forward. Place the saddle on the lower clamp (2). Holding the saddle, slide the upper clamp (3), with the arrow forward, under the front clamp nut (4) and place it on top of the saddle rails. Drop the rear clamp nut into its seat at the back of the upper clamp. Thread the rear clamp bolt (5)  into the nut and tighten to 8Nm. 

 

Congratulations, you have now successfully completed the V3 travel pin installation.

NOW GO RIDE!

If you are having any problems, please first double-check that you have correctly completed each of the above steps. 

If you are still having trouble, please go to our contact form for help.  Please include a detailed description of your issue.  Photos are often helpful.

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