How to install a dropper post | Syd Fixes Bikes

Installing a dropper post is one of the best improvements you can make to your bike. And it's quite easy! What you'll need: Dropper post: https://bit.ly/2TGUZ1E Cable cutters: https://bit.ly/3eb1MtW Allen keys: https://bit.ly/2JqDNLZ Needle-nose pliers: https://bit.ly/34KgYeo Dropper post lever (if it doesn't come with your post): https://bit.ly/322YTqh If this is a used post you'll need the following (new posts include these): Cable bushing (specific to the post): https://bit.ly/3oH6Lay Cables, housing, ferrules, cable ends: https://bit.ly/3jM9xaE Other things in the shed: Our toolkit: https://bit.ly/337LfDf Work stand: https://bit.ly/3mTXStc Tool pegboard: https://amzn.to/3mTYlLY Syd's apron: https://amzn.to/345MbHz Paint pens: https://amzn.to/2TpCL4u If this video was helpful, consider supporting the channel: https://www.sydandmacky.com/joinus Patreon -   / sydandmacky   Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/sydandmacky PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sydandmacky Or hit the "Thanks" button above to leave a tip Have questions about our bikes or camera gear? Check out our gear page: https://www.sydandmacky.com/gear Syd and Macky merch: https://sydandmacky.com/store The companies that support our racing: Ari Bikes - http://aribikes.com/sydandmacky (use code "sydandmackytubeless" at checkout for free tubeless -- just make sure to add the tubeless upgrade when customizing your build) Durner Performance (Coach Mike's training plans) - https://bit.ly/3vnwdcZ Feedback Sports - https://bit.ly/3RDZb0K NOBL wheels - https://bit.ly/nobl-syd-macky (use code "sydmackynobl10" for 10% off) Berd spokes - https://bit.ly/3McE2rR (use code "sydandmacky" for 10% off) Lazer Helmets - https://lazersport.us/SYDANDMACKY (15% discount should show in cart, if not, use code "SYDANDMACKY") Skratch - https://shop.skratchlabs.com/SYDANDMACKY (use code SYDANDMACKY for 20% off your first order) Maxxis - http://bit.ly/3G86uHa Primal bike clothing - https://bit.ly/3MFg6MM Shimano - https://bit.ly/RIDESHIMANO Xpedo pedals - https://bit.ly/XPEDO (use code "sydandmacky" for 25% off) Velo saddles - https://bit.ly/2LkUUjr (use code "sydandmacky" for 20% off) Fox suspension and dropper posts - https://bit.ly/FOXBIKE Shokz headphones - https://amzn.to/3Nbg3cp Fanttik X9 Ace mini air compressor - https://amzn.to/4fISy6h COROS DURA cycling computer - https://noxl.ink/_361qg Muul Mounts - https://bit.ly/MUULmounts (use code "sydandmacky" for 15% off) Check out our bike racing YouTube channel:    / sydandmacky   Connect with us:   / sydandmacky   00:00 Intro 00:17 What you'll need 00:45 Why should you do this? 01:10 How dropper posts work 03:00 Installing a dropper post 05:04 Measuring the housing length 07:54 Installing the lever 09:30 Common pitfalls and mistakes 11:09 How to install a dropper post in one minute