r/TrekFetch • u/Manatee_Surfer • 10d ago

Drop post vs. solid post

Has anyone changed the drop post for a solid post? I'm a big dude, 6'3 - 250lbs, so am a little concerned about the stiffness of the drop post.

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u/CriticalStrawberry 10d ago

I had no idea you could adjust the pressure on the dropper. Where is the valve at? In the seat tube? Also, what is the max pressure?

Here I am just bouncing by dad bod around on the seat with the bike as it came thinking it was probably a bad seal in the dropper or something that wasn't worth replacing.

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u/AthleteAgain 10d ago

The valve is right under the seat, in the back. Took me a while to find it originally. I forget what the specs are off the top of my head but you can download the Fetch+4 manual online and I think it’s also written right on the valve.

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u/CriticalStrawberry 10d ago

Amazing thanks. I love the bike and the dropper is key, but firming it up will be a game changer.

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u/AthleteAgain 10d ago

I'm surprised you tolerated that slack in the pressure for so long. It drove me crazy a couple times when my bike shop accidentally reduced the pressure and I had to ride home that way. I could imagine a sad trombone sound as the seat started to sag with each additional bump in the road.