Brand X Ascend WIRELESS dropper

[p3eps]

I just saw this on CRC website.

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/brand-x-ascend-wireless-dropper-seatpost?color=black&seatpostDiameter=30.9mm&travel40011=170mm+Travel+%7C+485mm+

A Brand X wireless dropper that has a 200mm option.

I can’t see any reviews or any mention of this other than on the li I above. If they had the 200mm one in stock, I’d be tempted to give it a shot!

Anyone got one yet, or seen anything about them?

 

[p3eps]

I’ve done a bit of digging, and Trans X and Brand X are the same thing.

Here’s the datasheet, and a Pinkbike review.

Review: TranzX EDP01 Wireless Electronic Dropper Post - Pinkbike

TranzX is one of the first brands to release a wireless dropper with 200mm of travel.

m.pinkbike.com

 

[Shjay]

Would like to see a Comparison to Magura’s Vyron dropper, speed, durability etc

 

[p3eps]

There’s actually quite a few reviews if you search for TransX EDP01.
General consensus is it’s decent for its price point, but not as quick (or good) as a Reverb AXS.

 

[Bummers]

£400

 

[Dax]

Surely the main attraction of an AXS dropper is it’s a handy place to keep the spare battery for your mech?

 

[p3eps]

Surely the main attraction of an AXS dropper is it’s a handy place to keep the spare battery for your mech?

That’s one of the main things putting me off! It was the 200mm that was the only real draw.

£400

AXS is about £600… so this is much cheaper!

 

[Bummers]

AXS is about £600… so this is much cheaper!

I'll stick to cable

Saying that the dropper on my action team is probably stupid money as well. If it breaks I'll go back to using a £90 brand X one

 

[dave_uk]

Nice idea, but longevity will be an issue (more places for water to penetrate).

Just bought a replacement for my old cable dropper, £99 for a Fox 150mm, reduced for black friday at Wiggle:

https://www.wiggle.com/p/fox-suspension-transfer-performance-elite-dropper-seatpost-721298816

Bargain

 

[wheelsx2]

I am trying the tranzx. So far, it's fine. Actuates instantly. Only negative so far is that it's a bit slow and does not have a very loud topout clunk. As long as it works and if I can (eventually) get a spare battery and rebuild kit, I think it will be fine.

It looks like this post may be pretty common soon. I saw that KS has one now too and it looks similar. Not sure if a rebranded version or not.

 

[E-MAD MALC]

I am trying the tranzx. So far, it's fine. Actuates instantly. Only negative so far is that it's a bit slow and does not have a very loud topout clunk. As long as it works and if I can (eventually) get a spare battery and rebuild kit, I think it will be fine.

It looks like this post may be pretty common soon. I saw that KS has one now too and it looks similar. Not sure if a rebranded version or not.

How is the dropper seatpost preforming
Very tempted 170mm on sale at the moment £319.00 a steal really

 

[wheelsx2]

How is the dropper seatpost preforming
Very tempted 170mm on sale at the moment £319.00 a steal really

It's working fine. No issues beyond being kinda of slow and no distinct topout clunk. I live in the northwest and my bike gets hosed down after just about every ride and it's taking that abuse just fine. I charge the post once a week and it is possible to install the battery so that it won't work. You just have to check it after installing the battery and then re-seat it if it's not responding.

If it were me, and I need less than the full 200mm drop I would go with a Reverb AXS or perhaps a Magura Vyron 3. They are around $400 from MAGURA Seatpost Vyron MDS-V3 | 175 mm 31,6 mm, 451,26 €.

 

[E-MAD MALC]

It's working fine. No issues beyond being kinda of slow and no distinct topout clunk. I live in the northwest and my bike gets hosed down after just about every ride and it's taking that abuse just fine. I charge the post once a week and it is possible to install the battery so that it won't work. You just have to check it after installing the battery and then re-seat it if it's not responding.

If it were me, and I need less than the full 200mm drop I would go with a Reverb AXS or perhaps a Magura Vyron 3. They are around $400 from MAGURA Seatpost Vyron MDS-V3 | 175 mm 31,6 mm, 451,26 €.

Did you manage to source a spare battery and service kit by any chance

 

[wheelsx2]

Did you manage to source a spare battery and service kit by any chance

Not yet. I haven't looked in the last month though.

 

[E-MAD MALC]

Do

I just saw this on CRC website.

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/brand-x-ascend-wireless-dropper-seatpost?color=black&seatpostDiameter=30.9mm&travel40011=170mm+Travel+%7C+485mm+

A Brand X wireless dropper that has a 200mm option.

I can’t see any reviews or any mention of this other than on the li I above. If they had the 200mm one in stock, I’d be tempted to give it a shot!

Anyone got one yet, or seen anything about them? to £299.00 now. Giveaway for a wireless dropper even if it is abit slower than a reverb

 

[E-MAD MALC]

Well down to £299.00 now, a steal for a wireless dropper post even if it's a little bit slower that a reverb

 

[wheelsx2]

This is the TranzX EDP01, rebranded. I have one and I like it although it's busted and been sent back.

The cover over the button on the post fell off and it stopped working. Support has been pretty responsive so far. Just sent it back on Saturday.

$397us/299brit lbs is a great price.

Upsides: price, length, remote feels fine, responsive support.
Downsides: no spares available, slow return speed, firmware updates are convoluted, broke after 3 months.

The main reason I got this was that internal dropper routing on my Fuel EXe is challenging. To adjust or remove the dropper you pretty much have to remove the motor cover, battery and battery tray.

As a result of this failure, I had to spend over an hour re-routing a dropper cable. When I get it back, I may not reinstall it. Not sure yet.

At 379 you could actually have 2 for the cost of one reverb and never have any downtime. Hmm.

 

[E-MAD MALC]

This is the TranzX EDP01, rebranded. I have one and I like it although it's busted and been sent back.

The cover over the button on the post fell off and it stopped working. Support has been pretty responsive so far. Just sent it back on Saturday.

$397us/299brit lbs is a great price.

Upsides: price, length, remote feels fine, responsive support.
Downsides: no spares available, slow return speed, firmware updates are convoluted, broke after 3 months.

The main reason I got this was that internal dropper routing on my Fuel EXe is challenging. To adjust or remove the dropper you pretty much have to remove the motor cover, battery and battery tray.

As a result of this failure, I had to spend over an hour re-routing a dropper cable. When I get it back, I may not reinstall it. Not sure yet.

At 379 you could actually have 2 for the cost of one reverb and never have any downtime. Hmm.

Would you say I take a chance with one of these, or stick with my PNW Cable routed one

 

[wheelsx2]

Would you say I take a chance with one of these, or stick with my PNW Cable routed one

I am struggling with that right now. I have the OneUp v2 back installed and working fine. Unless I make a change that requires a seat height adjustment, I could be 1-2 years until I need to pull it out to do a full service and replace cables.
I am leaning towards staying with the OneUp. We'll see how I feel when I get it back. I could install the TranzX but leave the cable installed as a backup. Not sure yet.

 

[p3eps]

Well down to £299.00 now, a steal for a wireless dropper post even if it's a little bit slower that a reverb

£279.99 at the moment for the 30.9mm
I've had a Reverb AXS for over 4 years now and think I would feel this is inferior... however the price is amazing.

 

[wheelsx2]

£279.99 at the moment for the 30.9mm
I've had a Reverb AXS for over 4 years now and think I would feel this is inferior... however the price is amazing.

I would purchase a reverb or a new Magura had they offered 200mm. Can't believe they don't.

 

[Shjay]

On CRC EXTRA10 gets 10% off on top so if 30.9 dropper just over £250

 

[Tyjay]

Down to 197 with EXTRA10 code 30.9 shim is £10
Wish it was 200 ffs