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9point8 Fall Line dropper post


One of the longest posts on the market, the Fall Line is light and loaded with great features, but we’ve had irritating leakage issues with our samples. The ‘DropLoc’ cable shuttle needs to be set up exactly right, but having the cable anchored at the lever end makes it easier, and once you’ve got it sorted, the whole mechanism can be unscrewed for easy removal/refitting. There’s a wide range of stroke lengths, with super-long 175 and 200mm versions available for an extra $60. It’s lightweight, and short for its travel. The saddle clamp gets large titanium bolts for security and separate angle adjustment, and there’s a layback head option for $52. Whether you choose the ‘universal’ remote or the sweetly-machined shifter-style ‘Digit’ unit seen here, the action is very smooth. Return speed can be altered, and stop-point modulation is excellent. The 9point8 post has a great reliability rep too, although we’ve had gradual pressure leak problems.

Weight 623g
Stroke 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200mm
Diameters 30.9, 31.6mm
Max length 455mm
Internal length 245mm

Price $570


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