Hiya, most definitely not your fault as the instructions are incorrect on the later posts but the cable end at the post should not just slot into the bottom of the post as the instructions and your vid show. It should go into a small "barrel" supplied in the kit which has a recess in it for the cable end to fit into. This then slots into the post cable retainer. You will then find the barrel will fit snugly into the end of the post. Hard to explain but when you use the barrel it becomes obvious that, that is how the cable is designed to fit. It just looks correct. That said, fitted as you have it will function ok but has slightly more possibility of the cable failing at the post end or of wearing the aluminium pull point on the post mechanism a little which might affect resale value etc. Great posts by the way, I've got 3 in total. A great upgrade is the ZTTO or even better the MK2 version Bontrager lever which is Matchmaker AND I spec II compatible.👍 ZTTO is around £17, the much nicer Bonty one is circa £23. Nice video and thanks for upping!
f*ck I cut the wrong end and it's all bugger now...hope I can figure out a work around to get it fixed....just gotta find a new cable that has the same size cable end that fits into that recessed barrel
It's probably just different kits. I think I have the same as the one in this video. There is definetely only one barrel provided with my kit and the thumb lever is requiring it (it fits there). And that barrel doesn't have a recess for the cable end. I recko they could probably just provide 2 barrels and everything would be perfect. I understand what you mean by saying the cable end seems less snug than the barrel, because when I first installed the ascend on my bike, I didn't remove the cables (I just kinda tweaked and hacked the previous ones and only replaced the dropper post) and the previous kit had a barrel there. I know it sounds ghetto, but I was on the road without much tools and in a hurry to go bike!
Really well done video, straight forward and simple. But I'm wondering who are the people that gave this a thumbs down? Do they relish the old days? "YOU KNOW IN MY DAY WE GOT OFF OUR BIKES AND LOWERED THE SEAT WITH A WRENCH... AND WE WERE HAPPY!!!! :)
@@bikeandbeyond Thanks again. I don't know if you take requests, or if it would be of interest to other viewers, but it would be great to know how to clean my bike down after a mucky ride to stop it rusting! My local bike dealer just looks at me with contempt whenever I bring my bike in for a a service :(
You've left a bit out chum, there's a little black metal plug you need to thread onto the metal wire first before it goes into plastic tube, this gives a proper fit at the end of the seat post.
Fitted this at the weekend. Where the cabel comes out of the bottom of the frame I'd put a bit of eletrical tape round the cabal to stop it rubbing against the top of the frame.
@@UnleadedApe If it's the long delivery time at Halfords that is an issue; I've ordered two bikes from them in the last month and both were delivered well before the estimated date. 4 days and not 10. Good luck :)
@George No Vitus Nucleus available anywhere, I've narrowed my list down to Voodoo Bizango, Vitus Nucleus 29 VRS, GT Avalanche Elite, Cube Analog 29 or the Trek X-Calibre 8 and not a single one of them are in stock anywhere. In fact all the places I've tried, and that's in person, online or on the phone have told me that they won't be getting any more stock in due to the companies releasing the 2021 models in the coming few months.
Thanks Bike and Beyond, just the details I was looking for to get the dropper seat post for my Bizango. I have already changed the pedals, seat and bars , I just want the dropper now then I'm sorted... for now.
Thanks Dom, glad you like the video. With my full-sus out of action I currently use this bike for most of my riding. I did a short review video on it not too long ago. Check it out if you like: ruclips.net/video/8OtU17y00hw/видео.html
Cheers for this! I am just about to fit the exact same seatpost (bought from Wiggle for £50) to the latest version of the same bike. I've read some reviews saying that the operating cable for the dropper is not that great and it is worth fitting a better quality cable and outer. How has it been for you over the years you have been running the bike? I'm guessing from your recent video of upgrading your new Bizango Pro that a) the bike has been good for you and b) so has the dropper.
Yeah both bike and dropper have served me well. I am still using the exact same dropper post. I got a new cable when I swapped it on to the Bizango pro (just to keep it running well) and it hasn’t missed a beat.
This is a very good vid, but just one small mistake when attaching the cable to the dropper actuator. There is a Dropper Cable Sleeve into which the lead bullet on the end of the cable sits , this centers the cable end correctly in the actuator split receptor and will prevent chaffing of the cable itself. The cable sleeve and the lever end "barrel" are available as spares from Wiggle
i cant understand how to set up the lever for the life of me. how did you get that black bolt through that hole while the cable was threaded through the lever? I wish you would have filmed all the parts of the lever install....is that the barrel that comes inside the lever bag? it doesnt have any threads and it has a spring on the inside of the barrel. im so confused....
@@odd_job_007 the guys at chain reaction cycles got me straightened out. The barrel nut has a grub screw inside it. After I figured that out it was easy.
I have a bizango L what size dropper would you recommend 125 or 150. I am 6'1 i dont do big crazy jumps just need seat gone on faster down hill sections. Cheers
hi there, great vid! Question. I also have the bizango 20inch. I find the stock seat post doesn't go low enough, when I'm doing jumps it hits my arse and legs occasionally! It looks like it does, but can you confirm this setup takes the seat lower?
Put one on my Bizango this week, and then headed to the Cannock Chase trails. Wow, what a difference, how did I bike without one!? How are you finding the Bizango Pro compares to this one (which is what I have)? Thanks for the vid.
Having a dropper is a mtb game changer! Hope you enjoy. The Bizango pro is doing really well thanks. Comparing it to my 2018 bizango, it is definitely a more capable bike. Really good fun!
Hey this was an awesome and really helpful video man, I've recently brought myself a Voodoo 29er and have been looking for upgrade videos and now I've seen this I'm after dropper seat post. Could you tell me the exact dimension you've used and if you would recommend a different size as the link to the one on Amazon is no longer available and the sizes are different for the droppers on websites like wiggle. Cheers man all the best!
From what I can see on the seat post it is 31.6mm diameter and 400 long (if you pull your seat post out it should be written on the bottom somewhere). I went for the 120mm dropper and it seemed to fit perfectly (on a size medium frame for a rider that is 5''10). I had another quick look at a few products to send you an amazon link but like you say they all seem to be out of stock. I hope those dimensions help. Having a dropper will make a huge difference. Enjoy!
if you havnt alread got the post you want , chainreaction cycles is a main stockist and supplier of brand x droppers. they ship internationally and often have them on sale/ discounted prices. try them. www.chainreactioncycles.com/brand-x-ascend-dropper-seatpost-125mm-150mm-/rp-prod149024
Yo hey @@trailbuddiesuk7127 thanks for the info, I manage to get the right dropper post in the end and now I'm able to have a blast without stopping! Cheers tho.
Is this dropper goes to lowest point of frame? No issues with tube bent at the bottom? Thinking of getting same dropper. Done all measurements and confused if can put it low enough. Have large frame, and needed slightly to cut original seat post for comfortable downhill riding..
Great video! Is there any reason you didn't buy the 150mm? I'm looking at getting one of these for my 2019/20 Bizango with the 20" frame. I have very long legs so the seat post is high as it is. Will I have any problems do you think fitting the 150mm because of the bend in the frame?
I wouldn't have thought it would be a problem. On most enduro bikes the dropper sits slightly out the top of the seat tube because of a slight bend. I would have thought you would be fine. If not, you can always return in I guess,
@@bikeandbeyond Thanks for the reply, I had a little measure up and just ordered it. I have some nano-X pedals, DMR death grips and a Nuke Proof Sam Hill 25mm riser bar on mine. All the contact points covered and with the tubeless upgrade it really is handling the rough stuff here on the South Downs(Friston Forest) very well. I maybe would look to upgrade the front Ardent to something a bit more grippy as I have had a few moments out on the trails.
@@tomwilliams1561 I haven't yet, was waiting for the spring to fit one, I convert the bike into a bit of a road/smooth trail hybrid during the winter months so haven't needed a dropper recently. Plan to buy it beginning of March(150mm). Let me know how you get on if you get one before.
You basically don't want any slack in the cable. Too slack and nothing will happen when you press the lever. Too tight and it will be constantly putting on the dropper (activating it).
Hi, what's the lever like? I've heard its flimsy, is it worth buying a separate one? Also, do you have any other upgrade recommendations for the bizango? Thanks
The lever seems ok so far but I will be interested to see how long it last. It wouldn't hurt to buy a separate one. Other potential upgrades I recommend are tires, pedals and grips.
What spec dropper did you get, and what size is your frame? I have the smallest Bizango and I think it's going to be difficult to find one that is going to fit/provide enough drop to make it worthwhile.
Hi, My dropper is the 120mm and I have a 20'' frame (which I think is classed as the large). It fits my frame perfectly and I can put the dropper all the way in the seat post if needed. You may find that with a smaller frame size the 120 dropper sticks out the top a bit. This is not uncommon with quite a few trail bikes, but to be on the safe side you might want to go for a smaller dropper post. Perhaps a 100mm dropper would be better suited. hope that helps.
@@bikeandbeyond thanks. I recently slapped Minion DHRII and DHF combo on mine and it's transformed the bike. I also upgraded the bottom bracket to a sealed SRAM one when I had 165 cranks put on it. The OEM BB it comes with is junk.
@@jamesgoatcher5397 2.3s fit no problem. I also got myself some 787 Deity skyline handlebars this weekend (25mm rise). With the ascend dropper these are the three essential upgrades for this bike.. wheels and fork next ;).
Hello Bike and Beyond, Just waiting for Wiggle/CRC to drop the price down to the old amazon price! In the meantime, have you tubless your tyres yet? If so which rim tape did you use?
I have got the kit to convert to tubeless, but not gotten around to doing it yet. I got given a Muck Off converter kit with everything in it. I cant say how good or bad it is yet a I haven't used it, but I have also heard good things about the Stan's converter kit. Sorry I couldn't be much help. Let me know what you end up going for.
@@bikeandbeyond Will be going for Stan's after many recomendations, I'm just not sure which rim tape width I needed for the Bizango wheels! Unfortunatley information is lacking around the wheel geometry.
@@Leesey1988 I completely agree. It seems that many of the parts are a bit of a mystery when it comes to replacing or upgrading on the Bizango. I guess the best place to go would be to an independent bike shop and see what they say. I should really get the tubeless conversion kit out and have a play. I have no idea what width tape it has in it. to buy it separately the tape can also be pretty expensive for what it is.
@@bikeandbeyond I might just chance it, if all else fails it's a trip to B&Q for some gorilla tape and gheto it. The bike it's self has been brilliant so far,, and well worth the £585 paid. A decent price to pay for entry into the sport, I'm already looking at full sus for next year once my confidence on a bike is back to levels when I was a teenager.
@@Leesey1988 Yeah you cant go wrong for £585. I have thrown mine down some pretty black trails and enduro lines and it has managed fine! Yeah I wish I still had the fearless attitude of being a teenager again :D
Just the video I was looking for, thank you. I have the Voodoo Mambo & this is one of the droppers I'm considering. Is there a way to shorten the outer cable as looking at your video it doesn't quite sit flush/tight to the frame & that would play with my OCD?! lol P.S. I just subscribed 👍
Amazing thanks Jamie. In the end I managed to tidy everything up and get the cable flush to the bike without having to chop it. In the video I didn't have enough cable ties to attach it to the frame properly, which it why the cable hangs a bit loose and looks a bit scruffy. I was surprised at how well the post and cable fit my frame in the end. Droppers are a great upgrade, definitely worth the price tag.
@@bikeandbeyond Yeah I'll definitely be getting one when I get paid & it'll probably be the same as yours. I'm just getting into mountain biking really & I'm enjoying your videos. I'm lucky that where I live I can ride 5mins down the road & find some unofficial single track. I'm taking it steady, but sending it & pushing myself a little & a dropper will definitely help as my seat does get in the way sometimes. Cheers for the reply 👍
@@jamiec9866 No worries. Thanks for liking the videos. I enjoy making them so it's great to hear people like watching them. Its awesome that you have some local trails close to you.. You will be surprised at how quickly your riding progressed the more you get out. Keep it up!
Mine is a medium frame (20'') and my seat tube diameter is 31.6. I am not sure if this changes based on different frame sizes. Best way to find out is to take your seat post all the way out and the measurements are on the bottom of it. I installed a 120mm dropper. Hope this helps
Bike and Beyond out of interest how tall are you? I am 6ft but with the world right now I am not going to get a chance to test the sizes. I am not sure wether to go for an 18 or 20 bizango.
As long as the seat post diameter is the same as the 120 then it will fit in. I have the 120mm and I can put it right the way down in to the seat tube if I wanted. The worst that would happen if the 150 was too long is that it would stick out the top ever so slightly. Most riders don't have the dropper flush to the seat tube anyway, so you should be fine. Most places do free returns if you get the wrong size.
Poopscoop2000 is correct as I have just found out. There is another barrel you get in which the little metal one attached to the end of the cable fits snug into. The instructions are complete crap
My dad has this bike, I’m getting a calibre triple b full sus which already has a dropper, I showed him this video and now he’s ordered one!
Nice work!
Hiya, most definitely not your fault as the instructions are incorrect on the later posts but the cable end at the post should not just slot into the bottom of the post as the instructions and your vid show. It should go into a small "barrel" supplied in the kit which has a recess in it for the cable end to fit into. This then slots into the post cable retainer. You will then find the barrel will fit snugly into the end of the post. Hard to explain but when you use the barrel it becomes obvious that, that is how the cable is designed to fit. It just looks correct. That said, fitted as you have it will function ok but has slightly more possibility of the cable failing at the post end or of wearing the aluminium pull point on the post mechanism a little which might affect resale value etc.
Great posts by the way, I've got 3 in total. A great upgrade is the ZTTO or even better the MK2 version Bontrager lever which is Matchmaker AND I spec II compatible.👍 ZTTO is around £17, the much nicer Bonty one is circa £23.
Nice video and thanks for upping!
This is really good to know! I think I need to dig through my box of bike bits and find the attachment. Thanks!
f*ck I cut the wrong end and it's all bugger now...hope I can figure out a work around to get it fixed....just gotta find a new cable that has the same size cable end that fits into that recessed barrel
It's probably just different kits. I think I have the same as the one in this video. There is definetely only one barrel provided with my kit and the thumb lever is requiring it (it fits there). And that barrel doesn't have a recess for the cable end. I recko they could probably just provide 2 barrels and everything would be perfect. I understand what you mean by saying the cable end seems less snug than the barrel, because when I first installed the ascend on my bike, I didn't remove the cables (I just kinda tweaked and hacked the previous ones and only replaced the dropper post) and the previous kit had a barrel there. I know it sounds ghetto, but I was on the road without much tools and in a hurry to go bike!
Joseph Arbuckle it’s just a normal cheap gear cable pick them up anywhere
There’s only one barrel clamp in the kit but the instructions show one at each end of the cable . It’s a screwed up world for sure
Really well done video, straight forward and simple. But I'm wondering who are the people that gave this a thumbs down? Do they relish the old days? "YOU KNOW IN MY DAY WE GOT OFF OUR BIKES AND LOWERED THE SEAT WITH A WRENCH... AND WE WERE HAPPY!!!! :)
Reason for the thumbs down is because some of the steps are missing, and or parts not shown.
Great videos, as a recent Bizango adopter, its fantastic to have a channel with so many helpful videos on my chosen bike. Nice work!
Same here 😁
Thanks Matthew. Hopefully the channel is a testament to what you can ride on a Bizango and and eventually a few hints and tips on maintaining one.
@@bikeandbeyond Thanks again. I don't know if you take requests, or if it would be of interest to other viewers, but it would be great to know how to clean my bike down after a mucky ride to stop it rusting! My local bike dealer just looks at me with contempt whenever I bring my bike in for a a service :(
@@matthewrobson1971 yeah I always like to hear any input. I will see what I can do. :)
You've left a bit out chum, there's a little black metal plug you need to thread onto the metal wire first before it goes into plastic tube, this gives a proper fit at the end of the seat post.
Fitted this at the weekend. Where the cabel comes out of the bottom of the frame I'd put a bit of eletrical tape round the cabal to stop it rubbing against the top of the frame.
Had no idea what a dropper post was or why I need one. Thanks, you've just cost me £100!!! :D
Haha, sorry about that :D
@@bikeandbeyond I'm struggling to source a Bizango at mo.!
@@UnleadedApe If it's the long delivery time at Halfords that is an issue; I've ordered two bikes from them in the last month and both were delivered well before the estimated date. 4 days and not 10. Good luck :)
@George No Vitus Nucleus available anywhere, I've narrowed my list down to Voodoo Bizango, Vitus Nucleus 29 VRS, GT Avalanche Elite, Cube Analog 29 or the Trek X-Calibre 8 and not a single one of them are in stock anywhere. In fact all the places I've tried, and that's in person, online or on the phone have told me that they won't be getting any more stock in due to the companies releasing the 2021 models in the coming few months.
My X-Fusion dropper's in the shed in bits waiting for a seal kit. I miss it so much..
Helpful video, I am replacing my cable / levers as it was sticking.
Great bit of zip-tie ASMR audio at 3.45 too mate
Great vid! I don't want a dropper post yet but found your vids around the bike really good.
Thanks Adam, glad you like the vids! I had a manual seat post for ages, but because I ride so often this dropper has made such a difference.
Thanks for the video, a lot clearer than the instructions the dropper comes with!
Thanks Bike and Beyond, just the details I was looking for to get the dropper seat post for my Bizango. I have already changed the pedals, seat and bars , I just want the dropper now then I'm sorted... for now.
Nice work. I have made similar upgrades to mine. Its amazing how making a few changes can make a good bike even better!
I've got this bike on order, should arrive by the end of the week. Your review video was the clincher after much research :)
Thanks for the video! This is the bike I’m looking at getting and this is the first upgrade I’d get! 😆 very useful and informative
Thanks Dom, glad you like the video. With my full-sus out of action I currently use this bike for most of my riding. I did a short review video on it not too long ago. Check it out if you like: ruclips.net/video/8OtU17y00hw/видео.html
Bike and Beyond Just checked it out, also very informative man
Thanks, I have the same bike and now the same dropper. Works great!
Awesome. Enjoy!
Cheers for this! I am just about to fit the exact same seatpost (bought from Wiggle for £50) to the latest version of the same bike. I've read some reviews saying that the operating cable for the dropper is not that great and it is worth fitting a better quality cable and outer. How has it been for you over the years you have been running the bike? I'm guessing from your recent video of upgrading your new Bizango Pro that a) the bike has been good for you and b) so has the dropper.
Yeah both bike and dropper have served me well. I am still using the exact same dropper post. I got a new cable when I swapped it on to the Bizango pro (just to keep it running well) and it hasn’t missed a beat.
@@bikeandbeyond I just realised you'd fitted the old dropper to the new bike. That's even better news!
I just got this dropper for my bizango. Can't wait to fit it
This is a very good vid, but just one small mistake when attaching the cable to the dropper actuator. There is a Dropper Cable Sleeve into which the lead bullet on the end of the cable sits , this centers the cable end correctly in the actuator split receptor and will prevent chaffing of the cable itself. The cable sleeve and the lever end "barrel" are available as spares from Wiggle
Thanks for the tips I will proceed to upgrading to one
i cant understand how to set up the lever for the life of me. how did you get that black bolt through that hole while the cable was threaded through the lever? I wish you would have filmed all the parts of the lever install....is that the barrel that comes inside the lever bag? it doesnt have any threads and it has a spring on the inside of the barrel. im so confused....
Totally missed this out on the video - the most important bit he should have shown! 🤦♂️👎
@@odd_job_007 the guys at chain reaction cycles got me straightened out. The barrel nut has a grub screw inside it. After I figured that out it was easy.
Great video. Clear and enjoyable
Thanks for the video, the price on these seems to have jumped a fair bit
Did you find a deal?
@@MikeTyler no mate! They were £140 when I looked
@@iamyodi seems similar now 🤔 oh well, payday Friday
Gonna get one thanks for the video
This is a letter design with improved lever. The old one had a screw nipple at the post end and took luck and measuring to fit.
I have a bizango L what size dropper would you recommend 125 or 150. I am 6'1 i dont do big crazy jumps just need seat gone on faster down hill sections. Cheers
I am 5'10 and the 125 fits me perfectly. It will depend on your leg length, but if you are taller I would probably suggest going for the 150.
@@bikeandbeyond thanks for your video and advice, I've ordered the 150 👍
hi there, great vid! Question. I also have the bizango 20inch. I find the stock seat post doesn't go low enough, when I'm doing jumps it hits my arse and legs occasionally! It looks like it does, but can you confirm this setup takes the seat lower?
I have a bizango medium frame would 125mm or 150mm be better
Can you refill with a pump or do you have to replace the canister?
Great tutorial 👍 so you can set a preferred hight and it will only pop up to that mark ?
You cant set the pop up height, but if you don't want it all the way you can just give it a half press.
Put one on my Bizango this week, and then headed to the Cannock Chase trails. Wow, what a difference, how did I bike without one!? How are you finding the Bizango Pro compares to this one (which is what I have)? Thanks for the vid.
Having a dropper is a mtb game changer! Hope you enjoy. The Bizango pro is doing really well thanks. Comparing it to my 2018 bizango, it is definitely a more capable bike. Really good fun!
So the dropper post has 120mm travel? What length is the seat post the bizango takes. Thanks
Just ordered one for my Bizango....will let you know my thoughts!
how was it also is the bizango a good bike coz im might be upgrading to it
Hey this was an awesome and really helpful video man, I've recently brought myself a Voodoo 29er and have been looking for upgrade videos and now I've seen this I'm after dropper seat post. Could you tell me the exact dimension you've used and if you would recommend a different size as the link to the one on Amazon is no longer available and the sizes are different for the droppers on websites like wiggle. Cheers man all the best!
From what I can see on the seat post it is 31.6mm diameter and 400 long (if you pull your seat post out it should be written on the bottom somewhere). I went for the 120mm dropper and it seemed to fit perfectly (on a size medium frame for a rider that is 5''10). I had another quick look at a few products to send you an amazon link but like you say they all seem to be out of stock. I hope those dimensions help. Having a dropper will make a huge difference. Enjoy!
@@bikeandbeyond Thats mega, thank you very much man!
@@JManProvider No worries!
if you havnt alread got the post you want , chainreaction cycles is a main stockist and supplier of brand x droppers. they ship internationally and often have them on sale/ discounted prices. try them. www.chainreactioncycles.com/brand-x-ascend-dropper-seatpost-125mm-150mm-/rp-prod149024
Yo hey @@trailbuddiesuk7127 thanks for the info, I manage to get the right dropper post in the end and now I'm able to have a blast without stopping! Cheers tho.
Nice video/voiceover
Thank you for this, I’m missing having a dropper post so need to sort it. Any links to a suitable dropper post at the right price please anyone?
I'm 6 ft 1 so what size dropper post would I need
Hey Callum just asked the same question. Did you get an answer?
About to order one from wiggle but concerned over which size to get.
125mm or 150mm??
Any advice please. I'm 5'9
Hi Ben. I got the 125mm and it fits me great. I am 5''10. If you get it and it is the wrong size you can always return it.
What's the max mm of travel you can get in a voodoo bizango
My bike has a dropper post bit it has stopped working and not sure why
Is the bizango frame the same as the hoodoo ?
Is this dropper goes to lowest point of frame? No issues with tube bent at the bottom? Thinking of getting same dropper. Done all measurements and confused if can put it low enough. Have large frame, and needed slightly to cut original seat post for comfortable downhill riding..
I didn't have any issues fitting it in right to the bottom of the seatpost. It is the 120mm dropper and I have a 20'' Bizango frame.
Good evening, could you clarify which size you got please. On the description it says you fitted 120mm, but the link takes you to a 150mm? Thanks
Hi Mark, I got the 120mm.
I will update the link. Thanks
Great video! Is there any reason you didn't buy the 150mm? I'm looking at getting one of these for my 2019/20 Bizango with the 20" frame. I have very long legs so the seat post is high as it is. Will I have any problems do you think fitting the 150mm because of the bend in the frame?
I wouldn't have thought it would be a problem. On most enduro bikes the dropper sits slightly out the top of the seat tube because of a slight bend. I would have thought you would be fine. If not, you can always return in I guess,
@@bikeandbeyond Thanks for the reply, I had a little measure up and just ordered it. I have some nano-X pedals, DMR death grips and a Nuke Proof Sam Hill 25mm riser bar on mine. All the contact points covered and with the tubeless upgrade it really is handling the rough stuff here on the South Downs(Friston Forest) very well. I maybe would look to upgrade the front Ardent to something a bit more grippy as I have had a few moments out on the trails.
@@jamesgoatcher5397 Good call on the rise bars! yeah I agree with about the fork too. I would like something that feels a bit better.
Did you order the 150mm dropper post? I've got an 18" Bizango and have been looking at this size too.
@@tomwilliams1561 I haven't yet, was waiting for the spring to fit one, I convert the bike into a bit of a road/smooth trail hybrid during the winter months so haven't needed a dropper recently. Plan to buy it beginning of March(150mm). Let me know how you get on if you get one before.
How hard should the cable be pulled through the lever to be tightened?
You basically don't want any slack in the cable. Too slack and nothing will happen when you press the lever. Too tight and it will be constantly putting on the dropper (activating it).
Hi, what's the lever like? I've heard its flimsy, is it worth buying a separate one? Also, do you have any other upgrade recommendations for the bizango?
Thanks
The lever seems ok so far but I will be interested to see how long it last. It wouldn't hurt to buy a separate one. Other potential upgrades I recommend are tires, pedals and grips.
Change the handlebars to 760mm instead of the 720mm that are on the bizango and run tubeless tyres
My dropper comes up real slow, and I have to really push the lever down? Is it possibly not tight enough? Please help?
They are now £135 on Amazon.
What height are you? Wondering if I need the 125mm or 150mm travel being 6 3"
I am 5 ‘10 and the 125 seems to fit me pretty well
What spec dropper did you get, and what size is your frame? I have the smallest Bizango and I think it's going to be difficult to find one that is going to fit/provide enough drop to make it worthwhile.
Hi, My dropper is the 120mm and I have a 20'' frame (which I think is classed as the large). It fits my frame perfectly and I can put the dropper all the way in the seat post if needed. You may find that with a smaller frame size the 120 dropper sticks out the top a bit. This is not uncommon with quite a few trail bikes, but to be on the safe side you might want to go for a smaller dropper post. Perhaps a 100mm dropper would be better suited. hope that helps.
@@bikeandbeyond thanks. I recently slapped Minion DHRII and DHF combo on mine and it's transformed the bike. I also upgraded the bottom bracket to a sealed SRAM one when I had 165 cranks put on it. The OEM BB it comes with is junk.
@@thomasamos4055 I've been looking at the minions, what width did you go for as the rims are quite narrow on the voodoo?
@@jamesgoatcher5397 2.3s fit no problem. I also got myself some 787 Deity skyline handlebars this weekend (25mm rise). With the ascend dropper these are the three essential upgrades for this bike.. wheels and fork next ;).
@@thomasamos4055 2.3 minion DHF is what I was looking at. I have a Nukeproof Horizon 25mm rise on mine, made all the difference.
What's the post like is there any issues as I'm needing to replace my KS lev dropper
The post is working great. I am not a huge fan of the lever though. It works no problems but doesn't look very hard wearing.
Hey how did you find out the seat post diameter? because i have a voodoo nzumbi and i dont know
Hi Leo. If you take your seat post out of your bike it should be written on there somewhere (usually bear the bottom)
Bike and Beyond thanks so much about to get this
Hello Bike and Beyond, Just waiting for Wiggle/CRC to drop the price down to the old amazon price! In the meantime, have you tubless your tyres yet? If so which rim tape did you use?
I have got the kit to convert to tubeless, but not gotten around to doing it yet. I got given a Muck Off converter kit with everything in it. I cant say how good or bad it is yet a I haven't used it, but I have also heard good things about the Stan's converter kit. Sorry I couldn't be much help. Let me know what you end up going for.
@@bikeandbeyond Will be going for Stan's after many recomendations, I'm just not sure which rim tape width I needed for the Bizango wheels! Unfortunatley information is lacking around the wheel geometry.
@@Leesey1988 I completely agree. It seems that many of the parts are a bit of a mystery when it comes to replacing or upgrading on the Bizango. I guess the best place to go would be to an independent bike shop and see what they say. I should really get the tubeless conversion kit out and have a play. I have no idea what width tape it has in it. to buy it separately the tape can also be pretty expensive for what it is.
@@bikeandbeyond I might just chance it, if all else fails it's a trip to B&Q for some gorilla tape and gheto it. The bike it's self has been brilliant so far,, and well worth the £585 paid. A decent price to pay for entry into the sport, I'm already looking at full sus for next year once my confidence on a bike is back to levels when I was a teenager.
@@Leesey1988 Yeah you cant go wrong for £585. I have thrown mine down some pretty black trails and enduro lines and it has managed fine!
Yeah I wish I still had the fearless attitude of being a teenager again :D
what editing software do you use?
At the moment a version of Lightworks. Personally I don't recommend it.
Will the 150mm post fit a large bizango?
I have not tried it personally, but a couple of subscribers mentioned that they had the 150 on their Bizango's.
@@bikeandbeyond I have 150mm fits 20” fine can put it all the way down if you want to
Just the video I was looking for, thank you.
I have the Voodoo Mambo & this is one of the droppers I'm considering.
Is there a way to shorten the outer cable as looking at your video it doesn't quite sit flush/tight to the frame & that would play with my OCD?! lol
P.S. I just subscribed 👍
Amazing thanks Jamie. In the end I managed to tidy everything up and get the cable flush to the bike without having to chop it. In the video I didn't have enough cable ties to attach it to the frame properly, which it why the cable hangs a bit loose and looks a bit scruffy. I was surprised at how well the post and cable fit my frame in the end. Droppers are a great upgrade, definitely worth the price tag.
@@bikeandbeyond Yeah I'll definitely be getting one when I get paid & it'll probably be the same as yours.
I'm just getting into mountain biking really & I'm enjoying your videos.
I'm lucky that where I live I can ride 5mins down the road & find some unofficial single track. I'm taking it steady, but sending it & pushing myself a little & a dropper will definitely help as my seat does get in the way sometimes.
Cheers for the reply 👍
@@jamiec9866 No worries. Thanks for liking the videos. I enjoy making them so it's great to hear people like watching them. Its awesome that you have some local trails close to you.. You will be surprised at how quickly your riding progressed the more you get out. Keep it up!
Instillation?? Should have bought a dictionary too 😁👍🤣
I got that post for mine but it was to tall grr
Hi mate, can u tell me pls what the measures of your dropper post are to fit the bizango? . Thanks
Mine is a medium frame (20'') and my seat tube diameter is 31.6. I am not sure if this changes based on different frame sizes. Best way to find out is to take your seat post all the way out and the measurements are on the bottom of it.
I installed a 120mm dropper. Hope this helps
@@bikeandbeyond Thanks!
Bike and Beyond out of interest how tall are you? I am 6ft but with the world right now I am not going to get a chance to test the sizes. I am not sure wether to go for an 18 or 20 bizango.
@@suspectbanana2184 yeah I guess these are awkward times to be trying bikes. I am around 5'10 and have the 20''
Bike and Beyond thanks for the reply. Do you find you could still throw it about it the woods if you wanted to?
Hi would the 150 fit on the 20 inch
As long as the seat post diameter is the same as the 120 then it will fit in. I have the 120mm and I can put it right the way down in to the seat tube if I wanted. The worst that would happen if the 150 was too long is that it would stick out the top ever so slightly. Most riders don't have the dropper flush to the seat tube anyway, so you should be fine. Most places do free returns if you get the wrong size.
@@bikeandbeyond I bought the brand x 150mm and have the same bike 20 inch hopefully it will do the job thanks for the advice much appreciated
@@tristangraham6183 How did you get on with the 150? I'm looking to buy the same but I'm unsure if the seat will be too high at full extension.
@@tristangraham6183 He man, what was the result on the 150mm? I have the same bike and am looking to pull the trigger on one of these
Poopscoop2000 is correct as I have just found out. There is another barrel you get in which the little metal one attached to the end of the cable fits snug into. The instructions are complete crap
I couldn't fault my brand x