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Yeah, but remember when the same thing was being said when they were introduced in the MTB world years ago? Now people can't live without them.
I think they'll come to serve a purpose on no identity gravel bikes, case in point, @hippy would have found one useful as would many people on long rides that aren't about shredding.I know I could do with one on the chunky tourer. Albeit not 800 fucking quid.
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They have other uses too - people with limited mobility can use them to get onto bikes easier - when I was hit by the car from behind, trying to ride again I couldn't lift my leg over the bike, I'd have to lean the bike right over so I could clear the saddle. It never even crossed my mind that a dropper could've helped. I only used one for the first time very recently on a borrowed MTB and it was more to adjust the saddle height than any 'shredding' but a bunch of times on the gravel bike I've wished for one.
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I totally would find a use for it. Only thing I don’t like is how most of them have a very slight play which is annoying on a road bike.
hippy
edscoble
I disagree with them, just a thing, MTB, yes, drop bar bike, the fun is being full rigid, have skinny tyres, not dropping the seat, making it harder is funner