Nukeproof OKLO dropper post

THE DROPPER POST has revolutionised how many of us ride, allowing us to switch from climbing to descending without hindrance or hesitation. But with the current market leader, the RockShox Reverb, retailing for 440$, the door has been left open to cheaper alternatives. Enter Nukeproof with the new OKLO.

While many budget options have a limited drop, rely on simple pin-based locking systems and definitely won't be winning any beauty contests, the OKLO offers many features normally reserved for pricier posts. These include 125mm (4.9in) of travel so you can drop you saddle well out the way, a stop-anywhere hydraulic locking system that means the post can be set at any height within that drop, a double O-ring sealing system to keep things watertight and a triple-key design intended to keep it play-free for many miles.

To accommodate this technology, and keep the price down, it's only available in a single size - 31.6x440mm. At 704g on our scales it's nearly 200g heavier than the Reverb, and has a cable-operated lever rather than a hydraulic remote. How will it hold up under some hard riding? We'll let you know.

PRICE 270$

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