YT Postman too long!

[Lowrance]

New 2021 XL Decoy Shred.

At 170mm and fully inserted in the frame, the dropper post is too long on my XL. I'm 6'2" but still need to lose about 25mm at full extension.

Short of buying new dropper, does anyone know how to shorten up the extended height of the YT Postman?

 

[Jackware]

Can't you just use your backside to push it down/stop it moving the full height?

 

[Lowrance]

Can't you just use your backside to push it down/stop it moving the full height?

Sure but that's not the ideal solution as you'll never get it in same place twice! Would prefer it be the exact same hieght each time I push the lever for full extension.

 

[Jackware]

Sure but that's not the ideal solution as you'll never get it in same place twice! Would prefer it be the exact same hieght each time I push the lever for full extension.

The only solution is a 150mm post or just keep using it until muscle memory takes over

 

[Lowrance]

Thats what I was afraid of....

Bummer

 

[Sam233]

Maybe something like this works for you: OneUp Components Dropper Post Shim. Source:

 

[nickfrog]

That's annoying. I am only 6ft on a XL too and it's spot on at 170mm. Have you removed the rubber grummet at the base of the post ? (if it was even fitted) - that gained me 15mm. If not, then perhaps a lower profile saddle.

 

[Lowrance]

That's annoying. I am only 6ft on a XL too and it's spot on at 170mm. Have you removed the rubber grummet at the base of the post ? (if it was even fitted) - that gained me 15mm. If not, then perhaps a lower profile saddle.

I was looking at that grommet. Can I just remove it? That might help a bit.

Got a new Ergon saddle as most reported the SDG saddle is horrible. Will have to look at them side by side.

 

[Lowrance]

Hey Nick....thanks for the tip! Removed the rubber grommet and picked up 10mm. Every Little Bit Helps! Wait...isnt that Aldi's tag line?

Cheers!

 

[nickfrog]

No worries. You're nearly there. The suspension, tyres and even saddle may settle a bit so perhaps another 5mm or so....

 

[Zimmerframe]

Shorter cranks ....

 

[steve_sordy]

Saw some off the top of the seat tube?

 

[KenX]

Hey Nick....thanks for the tip! Removed the rubber grommet and picked up 10mm. Every Little Bit Helps! Wait...isnt that Aldi's tag line?

Cheers!

Tesco

 

[Lowrance]

Right!

 

[Sapientiea]

Shorter cranks ....

Saw some off the top of the seat tube?

Yeah, not sure that is something you want with the decoy. Have done it with ALu bikes. Can you not get some mm of the cap of the dropper?

 

[72wardy]

This dropper post shim from One Up may help you out. It apparently works on most dropper posts and can reduce the travel by up to 50mm. Its made of plastic so can easily be cut to your preference and not expensive so worth a try.

 

[Lowrance]

Yep...ordered on Saturday. Would be nice if it works!

 

[Lowrance]

Got the travel shims yesterday. There are 3 in the package for those that are interested.

Sadly down with an injury at the moment so not sure when I'll get a chance to try this out and see if they fit the YT post. Will keep you advised.

Cheers

 

[Mitchellben]

Got the travel shims yesterday. There are 3 in the package for those that are interested.

Sadly down with an injury at the moment so not sure when I'll get a chance to try this out and see if they fit the YT post. Will keep you advised.

Cheers

Lowerance did this ever work? I’m eager to know if I can shim my yt postman to make it a 125mm dropper! Thanks!

 

[Lowrance]

Sorry, haven't tried it yet. Been living with the full 170mm length at the moment. Its on the list but with 5 two wheeled vehicles (four of them motorized.....actually all 5!) there is a long list of tasks that have higher priority. The other bikes are getting more use at the moment so no time for Shred maintenance.

One of these days!

 

[dixie600mhz]

The one up dropper post is really good. I swapped out a reverb dropper for the one up so I could shim a 150mm and it worked a treat. Can't say enough good stuff about the one up post.

 

[asand]

Lowerance did this ever work? I’m eager to know if I can shim my yt postman to make it a 125mm dropper! Thanks!

I would love to know as well. I just got a Large Jeffsy and I think the post is too long... I was right between the M and the L and sized up... now I need to size down the dropper I think.

 

[mtbguy2003]

I have a 125mm Postman that I just removed in favor of a 170mm PNW. I’m located in So. Cal.

Make me an offer