For the record they are fantastic - a big shout to Andy for the recommendation. I cut mine down a bit and use it with some old foam grip over it to give the bag strap more to wrap roun
Anyway, they come with 2 part rubber shims to fit different widths of dropper sanction. Mines a 27.2 dropper so I use the thickest shim, which I've now lost
Have any of you also bought one and don't need your thickest shim?
Anyone using a Topeak dropper post mount?
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Re: Anyone using a Topeak dropper post mount?
That first picture reminds me of the my first Winter event. The hill down into Dylife Star "sanded" through my drybag and brand new quilt as I "dropped" into a low profile position. I thought the burning smell was a fire somewhere nearby.
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Re: Anyone using a Topeak dropper post mount?
A Mudhugger is a good way to prevent this. Not as good as just making sure there's enough space at full drop/shock compression, but still.
Re: Anyone using a Topeak dropper post mount?
I had a flimsy plastic one that was also "sanded" through. The sad thing was I had checked and it there was enough room when I started, but I didn't take into account straps loosening and bag sausage sag after repacking it in the semi dark!thenorthwind wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:15 pmA Mudhugger is a good way to prevent this. Not as good as just making sure there's enough space at full drop/shock compression, but still.
Still you learn from your mistakes and I've never made a mistake like that again.
The quilt was repaired by the manufacture and I had more down added at the same time in the foot area to keep my toes warm, which I was going to have done anyway. Years on and many uses later, you would never know it had ever been damaged.