I’m a fan of a model that provides good worth in your cash, whether or not within the bike world or not. And within the bike world, PNW Elements is a kind of manufacturers. The PNW crew is nice, and the merchandise are of top of the range and provided at cheap costs. And in the present day, they’re launching the second-generation Loam Dropper put up. With a Lifetime Guarantee and retail worth of $229 for black and $234 for silver, they proceed that custom.
The Loam Dropper is PNW’s top-tier dropper put up. They despatched me Gen 2 final week, however I haven’t had an opportunity to evaluation it but. I’ll be utilizing it for a customized Scarab Cycles Darién hardtail that I’m constructing as much as evaluation. So, keep tuned for each the dropper and Scarab Cycles evaluation within the subsequent couple of weeks.
I’m a fan of PNW’s choices. I’ve reviewed their Vary Dropper and Lever combo final Summer season. Nice worth! I additionally reviewed their Loam carbon bar within the Fall, which by the way in which, is my all-time favourite MTB bar. And, after I’m carried out with the Darién construct, that bar shall be on all three of my bikes. Booyah!
I’m at present operating the first-generation model of the Loam Dropper on my Salsa Blackthorn. And, after just a few hundred miles, it’s been an excellent dropper. I’m excited to see what the distinction shall be between the primary and second era.
Gen 2 Loam Dropper
The brand new Loam Dropper will now be out there in diameters 30.9mm, 31.6mm (reviewing), and 34.9mm. As well as, it can come within the following journey selections: 125mm, 150mm, 175mm (reviewing), 200mm, and 225mm. The 175mm and 225mm are new additions. The colours for the put up are both black or silver. However you’ve a alternative of 8 completely different mid-cap band colours to select from. Get your matchy, matchy on.
The brand new decrease stack top of the Gen 2 Loam Dropper is a welcome change, offering a greater match in your body. It additionally encompasses a sealed dual-chamber PNW Cartridge, providing clean and quick motion, together with a easy design that’s simple to service.
The decreased stack top is delivered to you by an up to date saddle clamp space and a slimmed-down mid-cap, which may add an additional 1″ of drop. The 2 new journey choices, and an up to date, tool-less journey regulate system, imply that it will likely be simpler to dial your new put up to simply the suitable match.
On prime of the sleeker, simple-to-service design, dual-chamber cartridge, the Gen 2 Loam Dropper additionally will get a revamped journey regulate bushing and beefier brass keys. All of it will create a stronger, longer-lasting system. Mix all of this with the cheap worth and Lifetime Guarantee, and you may’t go unsuitable selecting it in your subsequent dropper.
A Fast Observe on Silver
From PNW: “The hype squad mentioned silver is all the craze, but it surely’s not simple being shiny. After rigorous product testing, we honed in on an abrasion-resistant, laborious anodization course of that ensures the identical sturdiness DNA as our authentic black droppers. Now, the Loam is available in two end choices, basic black or shiny silver alloy.“
Gen 2 Loam Dropper Worth & Specs
Retail: $229 (black), $234 (silver)
Cartridge: PNW Twin-Chamber Sealed Cartridge
Routing technique: Inside
Diameters: 30.9mm, 31.6mm, and 34.9mm
Weight: 452g – 700g (relying on measurement)
Journey: 125mm, 150mm, 175mm, 200mm, and 225mm
Stanchion diameter: 30.9mm & 31.6mm: 26mm, 34.9mm: 29mm
Lever compatibility: Suitable with all PNW levers and most cable-actuated levers from different manufacturers
Journey regulate: 24mm of tool-less journey regulate in 5mm increments between 100 and 275mm
Keep tuned right here for the evaluation of PNW Elements’ Gen 2 Loam Dropper Submit, coming very quickly. Within the meantime, try their web site beneath.
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