Tranz-X Kitsuma Air (YSP32) Dropper Post for Mountain Bike, Aluminum, Black

A few years ago, dropper posts were far more expensive and frankly, less durable. The fact that cyclists can purchase droppers like this for a fair price is fantastic.The post was easy to install, has great drop and return action and appears to be well constructed. I purchased the Tranz-X lever and had it installed on my Kona Wo fat bike in 20-30 minutes. So far, it works perfectly.My only complaint. The two seat bracket bolts have very steep angles, so it's a little cumbersome when trying to turn them. Both my t-handle and hex key block get very close to the stanchion, so I had to remove and reinsert hex wrench every quarter turn or so... So be careful with your metal hexes when near the fresh stanchion. My recommendation to the Tranz-X designers; flare the bolt angle out 10-15 degrees in either direction.Full disclosure. The first one I received did not return correctly. I reached out to Tranz-X with the issue and they sent a replacement immediately. I packed the faulty post in the replacement shipping box with a prepaid label... problem solved.

I bought this dropper because it has the same model number as what came with my Diamondback Release 29 2 (TranzX YSP32FL) My bike came with a 170mm travel post but I felt it made my seat too high even at the lowest position, fyi I bought the large bike frame from Diamondback and I am 6' tall, not to knit pick diamondback, but I though it odd they included a 170mm dropper with the large size bike. Anyway, so I bought 31.6/150mm version of this model, Tranz-X Kitsuma Air (YSP32). Side by side the two posts appear identical except the new one says Kitsuma on the post and the one that came with my bike does not. They perform exactly the same as well, they perform great. Both posts are air adjustable for return speed. This post is definitely bang for the buck. When fully extended, the seat has an ever so slight wiggle, but I here this is normal for 99% of all droppers, you don't notice it ever while riding. I would definitely buy again. My only complaint is that it did not come with installation instructions, but it was so easy to install, it was pretty much self explanatory.

Works fine a little side to side movement from the saddle holder. But my factory Giant dropper post did the same . Would like to purchase another one for my specialized Camber.

I ride my hardtail on everything, long gravel rides in any weather, long XC rides, bike parks, dirt jumps in all rideable conditions and this post just works, its always as reliable as when I first purchased it. It will be a no brainer for me to purchase another one when this one goes out. definitely work the money.

Well packaged, doesn't include instructions but installation is self explanatory when your brain is a s big as mine. Includes 2 different barrels to fit different dropper remotes, does not come fully inflated so return was slow. Needs to be inflated to 280-300 psi. After inflating, post had full extension as designed. Ordered a 200mm as it was all that was in stock at the time. Turned out to be way too much for my bike. Sold it to a taller buddy and reordered a 150mm dropper. Great post for the price.

Funciona muy bien, instalación fácil

Love the kitsuma air, have had one on my enduro bike for the last 3 years, just bought a new hard tail and had to get another one. Super reliable and affordable. They now include the gear cable adapters so you can use with any lever, HUGE plus.

It goes up and down, but not very well. It won't go down of you have too much weight on it, you'll just stretch your cable or loosen it. It won't go all the way up by itself, I have to lift it the last half way. It included cables which would have been nice to see in the description...Update: Down from 3 stars to 2 because the seat post spins! Round and round like a bar stool. Useless, this is getting replaced ASAP.