V3 Dropper Post


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V3 Dropper Post

Price
$269.99 USD

The V3 Dropper Post is a lightweight dropper post built for more travel, smoother actuation, shorter stack height, and easy at-home service.

The V3 is the lightest infinitely-adjustable dropper post on the market, it has the shortest total length and stack height of any dropper post, 20mm of adjustable travel, an extended 350-hour service interval, and new ultra-low friction IGUS® bushings and SKF® seals. Plus, save an additional 10g with our Titanium Bolt Upgrade Kit.

Save on the V3 Dropper when you bundle a Dropper, remote, bar clamp, and thumb cushion. View our V3 Dropper Post Bundle.

Product Specs

Drop: 90mm / 120mm / 150mm, 180mm / 210mm / 240mm

Adjustable Travel: Dropper post travel can be reduced by 10mm or 20mm.

Compressed Stack Height: 30mm (25mm for 34.9)

Diameters: 30.9 / 31.6 / 34.9 / 27.2mm (90mm & 120mm)

Weight:

  • 27.2 - 90mm 304g / 120mm 340g
  • 30.9 - 90mm 325g / 120mm 370g / 150mm 415g / 180mm 460g / 210mm 515g / 240mm 585g
  • 31.6 - 90mm 337g / 120mm 390g / 150mm 433g / 180mm 480g / 210mm 538g / 240mm 610g
  • 34.9 - 90mm 408g / 120mm 472g / 150mm 535g / 180mm 600g / 210mm 675g / 240mm 765g


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What's in the Box
Things you Should Know
  • 2-year warranty.

  • Save an additional 10g with our Titanium Bolt Upgrade Kit.

  • Longer service intervals: 120 hours for a clean and grease & 350 hours for full rebuild.

  • 75% reduction in breakaway force and smoother actuation, compared to V2.

  • Post can be fully disassembled and serviced at home using only a OneUp EDC multitool in less than 10 minutes (14mm wrench, 5mm Hex, 2mm Hex).

  • OneUp Sealed Cartridge: No need to adjust or top up air
    pressure.

  • Total length is up to 10mm shorter and compressed stack height is 3mm shorter than V2.

  • Increased bushing overlap, igus® bushings, low friction SKF® Seal.

  • New OneUp cartridge is 100% recyclable.
Shipping and Returns

Orders over $99 ship for free and should arrive in 4-5 business days, once shipped. Need it sooner? Upgrade to 2–3 day express shipping at checkout.

Return unused and unopened items within 30 days for a full refund—return shipping is free.

Orders are shipped duty and tariff free from our warehouse in California.

Learn more on our shipping and returns page.

Seatpost Diameter:34.9mm
Dropper Post Travel:240mm
In stock! Usually ships within 24 hours.

Lighter.

This is the lightest infinitely adjustable dropper post on the market. Even lighter than 2-position XC specific lightweight posts and suitable for all rider heights, weights and riding styles. Save an additional 10g with the Ti Bolt Upgrade Kit.

Smoother.

This is the best feeling dropper you’ll ever ride. It takes 75% less actuation force to drop your saddle, it has ultra low-friction, self-lubricating igus® bushings and a low friction SKF® wiper seal keep the V3 running smoother for longer, with less maintenance.

More Reliable.

A simple and reliable low-maintenance design is insanely easy to work on at home using only the OneUp EDC multi-tool or three standard tools (14mm wrench, 2mm & 5mm hex). Plus, it has a super long, 350-hour interval between recommended services.

Get the Most Drop.

Whether you ride an XS or XXL, the V3 is the longest post that will fit your bike. It has the shortest stack height and shortest total length of any other post and offers 20mm of adjustable travel. Use our Dropper Post Length Selector to find your perfect post. Easy.

FAQ

What size of dropper post will fit my bike?

Every rider is different, with different frames and rider inseams, etc. Your best bet is to use our Dropper Post Length Selector. You will need: Your current ride height, the distance from the top of the seat post collar to the middle of your saddle rails. Maximum Frame Insertion measurement. You can find this by inserting a rigid post or tape measure into your frame until it hits an obstruction. Simply plug those into the calculator and we'll give you our recommendation of dropper length based on those measurements.

How regularly should I service my dropper post?

We recommend you do an upper bushing clean-and-grease every 25hrs of riding, a full clean and grease service every 75-100hrs of riding, and a full rebuild every 250-350hrs of riding.

Will this post be compatible with my existing dropper remote?

Most likely, yes.

If your dropper remote is cable clamping (has a bolt to clamp the cable) then yes, it is compatible with our dropper. If your remote does not have a cable clamp bolt, you can purchase the Dropper cable/nut kit. It comes with a cable bushing that can clamp a cable. With this you can set up any none cable clamping remote.

Are the seat clamps compatible with oval carbon rails?

Yes, our seat clamps are fully compatible with 7x9mm & 7x10mm carbon seat rails.

The actuator, inside the post, doesn't line up front to back?

The orientation of the actuator is dependant on the threads in the lower tube. This means the actuator orientation, once tightened up, is arbitrary and different on every post. The actuator orientation cannot be changed without rotating the lower tube on the guide pins.

Why is my post slow to extend when I actuate it?

There can be a few different reasons for slow dropper extension. The first checks should always be:

  1. Check seat collar is torqued no higher than 5Nm.
  2. Check the cable tension is correct and the cable is not kinked, binding or sluggish.
  3. Check the upper bushing is properly greased and there is no evidence of excessive wear.

If your posts continues to extend slowly then please email us at support@oneupcomponents.com and we will help resolve your situation.

Do you sell replacement upper or lower tubes?

We do not have upper and lower tubes available as single items.

What grease should I use to service my post?

OneUp droppers should be serviced using a light suspension grease. All droppers come with a small packet of Slickoleum, but any light suspension grease will do the trick. We do not recommend any lubes, including fork boost on our droppers.

What's the minimum weight required to compress the V3 dropper?

A minimum rider weight of 50lbs is required to fully compress the post.
Make sure to apply force to the nose of your saddle, if you're close to that minimum!

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Reviews

Enduro Mag

OneUp have managed to raise the bar once again with the V3 Dropper Post. OneUp have made many significant improvements.

Vital MTB

It's really cool when affordable, new products come out that increase durability and maximize efficiency.

WideOpen Mountain Biking

OneUp have been at the forefront of dropper post performance and have upped their game again with the third iteration, the V3.

Mountain Bike Action

OneUp really knocked this one out of the park with the V3, because it’s everything we could want out of a dropper post and then some.

Gear Junkie

While there are lots of great droppers on the market, the new OneUp V3 is arguably one of best.

Overall rating: 4.9251823 / 5 from 548 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The V3 Dropper Post is highly regarded for its lightweight design, smooth and reliable action, and exceptional customer service. Customers praise its easy installation, smooth travel, and solid feel, making it a top choice for bike enthusiasts.

Summary topics

  • Installation Ease (10%): Customers loved the easy and straightforward installation process, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
  • Smoothness and Reliability (12%): It was observed by customers that the action is incredibly smooth and reliable, even in harsh riding conditions.
  • Product Weight (6%): Customers loved the weight of the product, finding it incredibly light and perfect for their needs.
  • Dropper Performance (32%): A substantial number of customers remarked that the dropper is the best they've ever owned or used.

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Review highlights

  • "Installation was straightforward, and the post feels solid."Johnathon C.
  • "Great product, good price, and excellent service."David L.
  • "Great value and dropper "action" feels great!"Ryan G.

Reviews

OneUp dropper post popular for a reason

"Great Dropper post at a great price. Installed easily on my 2023 Orbea Rise. Just works well right out of the box and stays consistent. Push down and rise up pressures are just right. No wonder many riders can't wait to change out the droppers on new bikes to the OneUp right away."

Steven W. (5/5)

This Post Rules Them All

"This is the best dropper post I have used. Install was very clean with the secure cable attachment. The low stack height is helpful with cable fit/routing on my Hightower V4, which has a very sharp turn. I love the pop up, and the clean retraction. Straight forward and secure interface with the seat."

Garth H. (5/5)

Dropper post is legit

"Got a 200mm travel version for my 2017 Santa Cruz Hightower and it fit with room to spare. Almost wish I’d gone for more travel. Great deal for a full kit with dropper + lever assembly + cable kit. Having 200mm of seat post travel is a game changer. Feels solid."

Michael C. (5/5)

Quality engineering and great value.

"I have waited and looked around for a dropper post and decided on the V3 from OneUp. Decision was based on 1) feedback from other riders 2) value 3) engineering/quality of product 4) options and easy tool to configure the right size post for my bike Been happy so far with the post and will probably buy more for a few more bikes in my stable."

Lap B. (5/5)

Solid dropper post kit!

"Bought a dropper post kit that included everything. Didn't come with instructions, but found some excellent videos on YouTube that walked me through. Came from a cheaper brand that came on my Ibis, and it creaked every time I rode, even after cleaning. The 1Up is very solid and strong. Well worth the cost!"

Doug O. (5/5)

Best Dropper Post, Ever!

"This is the second seatpost from OneUp that I have bought, the first for my new EBike and the second for my son. I am so happy with this V3 dropper that I will be buying two more for my other two bikes and if my third bike wasn’t a DH bikeI would buy one for it as well. Dealing with OneUp as a Company is a pleasurable experience and I couldn’t recommend them enough. Go buy yourself a V3 dropper and fall in love with this Company and their products."

Kristian D. (5/5)

Good price, light weight, and no battery

"Great dropper post! Very reasonably priced. Shaved a ton of weight ditching my AXS dropper post in favor of this. And no silly battery to worry about."

Nathan M. (5/5)

Highly Recommend Dropper Seat Post

"OneUp dropper seat post works great, excellent smooth action and looks beautiful. This dropper seat post length is perfect for my Santa Cruz Hightower. I highly recommend this product to my friends and anyone who is shopping for a dropper seat post."

Jeffrey K. (5/5)

Works great on a Cannondale topstone

"I have had many dropper posts over the years but this is my first one from One Up. It’s definitely lighter than anything I have had in the past. Importantly, the 27. 2x90mm was the only one I found that I was confident would work with my 54cm Cannondale Topstone carbon frame which has limited seat tube space because of the kingpin suspension."

kevin D. (5/5)

Best dropper!

"Dropper is super quick to return. When you hit the lever the seat is where you need it so fast. I have OneUp droppers on all my bikes now."

Marquel B. (5/5)

Q&A

Does the dropper post come with a cable or is that sold separately?
Hi Bob, We include the cable and housing with the V3 Remote. The V3 Dropper does not come with a cable or housing. Please let me know if there's anything else I can help you with.  Cheers,
Is there an "official" installation video available online anywhere? Thanks
Hi John, Thanks for your message, I'm happy to help.  We don't have an official video, but there are many excellent ones on YouTube from different creators. We also have the written instructions on the support page of our website. Please let me know if there's anything else I can help you with.  Cheers,
I have a one up v3 dropper post that quit working. I took it off the bike and it slides up and down without the actuator making me believe there is no compression. Is there a fix for this? Is it a warranty issue? Thank you for your help.
Hey John, Thanks for your message, I'm happy to help.  It sounds like perhaps your upper tube/stanchion has come unthreaded from the cartridge. Simply pop the saddle off and use a 5mm hex key to make sure the cartridge is snug in the upper tube. If that doesn't solve things, please fill out our warranty form. Cheers, Tom
Hello, I had my dropper v3 (240mm) installed by a pro shop a few weeks ago. First ride was great. Second ride, the post started slipping after full extension anywhere from 1/4" to 1" once I sat down. It happened about 70% of the time on reextending it. I loosened the barrel adjuster and experimented with it in many positions, but it kept happening. Before I pull it apart, can you please tell me other items to check or some more trouble shooting steps? Thanks.
Hey Karl, Could you please send through this information on your dropper post? Receipt with purchase date Shipping address with phone number Date code, located bottom of the seat-post, above the QR code (example of where to find it) Confirm the generation, length, and diameter of the post It sounds like your post is in need of a new cartridge. Happy to help get this sorted.
Im on a S5 LEVO and wish it was an S6 at 6ʻ3" - I feel like im off the edge of my seat for proper fitting. Do you make an offset on you posts or adapter? I just bought one recently and have my seat all the way back. Also there is some play side to side with my seat that is coming from the post...a mechanic said that is not how it should be and to ask about getting it warrantied. Please advise. Thanks
Hi Rich, thanks for reaching out. We don't have an adjustment piece for adding more saddle set back. I am sorry about this. As for your dropper post with the side to side play, I can get an oversized pin kit heading your way which should do the trick. Could you please send me this information down below? Receipt with purchase date Shipping address with phone number Date code, located bottom of the seat-post, above the QR code (example of where to find it) Confirm the generation, length, and diameter of the post

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