With requests for 27.2mm frame owners ringing in their ears, the team at 9point8 took a look at their well-regarded dropper mechanism and realised that the best route might be to turn the post inside-out, moving their clamping mechanism to the outside of the stanchion and to run the cable externally. Â This made for a more robust mechanism for smaller-diameter seatposts while opening the brand up to those without internal cable routing.
Now being refined in 31.6mm, 30.9mm, and 27.2mm fitments, the Fall Line X should be available some time within the next six months. Â Pricing has not yet been set but should not be significantly higher than the rest of 9point8’s range. Â In other Canadian Dropper news, the 200mm model shown at Interbike last year is now shipping and 34.9mm seat tubes are now supported.
Could of always gone for a Thomson 27.2mm Dropper?