I’m a fan of a model that gives 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 supplied at cheap costs. And right this moment, they’re launching the second-generation Loam Dropper publish. 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 publish. They despatched me Gen 2 final week, however I haven’t had an opportunity to overview it but. I’ll be utilizing it for a customized Scarab Cycles Darién hardtail that I’m constructing as much as overview. So, keep tuned for each the dropper and Scarab Cycles overview 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 performed with the Darién construct, that bar can 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 incredible dropper. I’m excited to see what the distinction can 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’ll come within the following journey decisions: 125mm, 150mm, 175mm (reviewing), 200mm, and 225mm. The 175mm and 225mm are new additions. The colours for the publish are both black or silver. However you will have a selection of 8 totally different mid-cap band colours to select from. Get your matchy, matchy on.
The brand new decrease stack peak of the Gen 2 Loam Dropper is a welcome change, offering a greater match in your body. It additionally incorporates a sealed dual-chamber PNW Cartridge, providing easy and quick motion, together with a easy design that’s simple to service.
The decreased stack peak is delivered to you by an up to date saddle clamp space and a slimmed-down mid-cap, which might add an additional 1″ of drop. The 2 new journey choices, and an up to date, tool-less journey alter system, imply that will probably be simpler to dial your new publish to simply the correct match.
On high of the sleeker, simple-to-service design, dual-chamber cartridge, the Gen 2 Loam Dropper additionally will get a revamped journey alter bushing and beefier brass keys. All of this may create a stronger, longer-lasting system. Mix all of this with the cheap worth and Lifetime Guarantee, and you’ll’t go mistaken selecting it in your subsequent dropper.
A Fast Notice on Silver
From PNW: “The hype squad stated silver is all the fashion, nevertheless it’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, traditional black or shiny silver alloy.“
Gen 2 Loam Dropper Value & 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 dimension)
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 alter: 24mm of tool-less journey alter in 5mm increments between 100 and 275mm
Keep tuned right here for the overview of PNW Elements’ Gen 2 Loam Dropper Put up, coming very quickly. Within the meantime, take a look at their website under.
PNWComponents.com
