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FSA Flowtron dropper seatpost raises expectations, lowers cost of entry

2018 FSA Flowtron budget dropper seatpost with adjustable lever force
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Just a few short months ago, they were showing us an updated version of their original dropper post, and now they’ve already replaced it. The new FSA Flowtron is named after a trail at Tokul Mountain outside Seattle, near their headquarters, where they say you’re using your dropper seatpost constantly.

2018 FSA Flowtron budget dropper seatpost with adjustable lever force

2018 FSA Flowtron budget dropper seatpost with adjustable lever force

It’ll come in 125mm and 150mm travel options, and claimed weight is 595g for the 125mm/30.9. It’s also available in 31.6 diameters. Other specs include a 0º setback, 285mm and 310mm insertion depths, and 421mm and 446mm lengths.

2018 FSA Flowtron budget dropper seatpost with adjustable lever force

One of the biggest upgrades from their first-gen post is this new one-piece head and shaft. This design means it can drop lower than their original design, slamming all the way down…particularly useful for shorter riders on smaller frames that don’t always have as much seat tube depth. Inside are three pins keyed to prevent rotation, up from two pins on prior model.

2018 FSA Flowtron budget dropper seatpost with adjustable lever force

Lastly, it has very easy cable routing, with the cable’s head simply popping into place on the bottom of the post.

2018 FSA Flowtron budget dropper seatpost with adjustable lever force

A unique feature is the three holes for the return spring, providing adjustable spring tension so you can customize the lever feel.

2018 FSA Flowtron budget dropper seatpost with adjustable lever force

The cable clamps at the lever, which is sized to mimic a shifter lever since that’s where it goes. Retail is just $269.99.

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Shafty
Shafty
6 years ago

As with every new dropper post, I’ll ask “will the end user or dealer, be able to service this post?”. If neither is allowed the parts, tools, or technical information to do so, then it’s a big pass for me, and I’ll likewise steer customers far away from it. FSA already has a mediocre reputation in almost every segment they occupy, so how is the price point attractive? At only $30 less than Manitou’s offering, I’ll go with the post from a company that at least has experience with telescoping hydraulic products.

myke2241
myke2241
6 years ago
Reply to  Shafty

I don’t ride a dropper… but once have been burned by FSA you don’t forget! I certainly would not buy this knowing the likelihood of them standing up to their product is near zero!

Ben
Ben
6 years ago
Reply to  myke2241

FSA has delivered me the worst customer service. For that I too, will never buy from them. This is the first fsa part intro/review I’ve looked in years,… Frankly im bored so I’m looking at all posts in feed this morning.

captain derp
captain derp
6 years ago
Reply to  Shafty

if you’re looking for a fully user serviceable dropper check out the e13. spring driven, no hydraulics to mess with. doesn’t require any proprietary tools either (allen, torx, and cassette tool). $280 with remote. I haven’t purchased one yet, i’m waiting for the 170mm version which should release first quarter 2018

King devin
King devin
6 years ago

X fusion Manic dropper posts price at $199.00 msrp and a better lever design.

Billy Conley
Billy Conley
6 years ago

There isn’t a “Tokul Mountain”. There is a Tokul Creek involved. It’s more on the side of a few little hills in working forests/clearcuts. Flowtron is cool, though.

Tim
Tim
6 years ago

Looks like a generic post from the east with fsa branding
Will stick to my crank bros

Werewolf
Werewolf
6 years ago

Im pretty happy with my transfer post.

Mitch
Mitch
6 years ago

Can’t wait to warranty these, if they even make it to production within the next 2 years. Still waiting to see warranty rates on their wireless groupset if they ever makes it to market.

J-dog
J-dog
6 years ago

We will look back at this period of time and laugh at how horrible the posts of this era were and wonder how we put up with such mediocrity.

Exodux
6 years ago

The Flowtron appears to be a nice dropper with some good features, too bad some posters on this site knock products, from a bad experience they may have had( or not) with another product from said company. I tend to believe that if a company did have problems in the past, that they usually tend to learn from those problems. Maybe see what happens with this seatpost before passing judgement.
That all being said, I have a few FSA products on a couple of different bikes and I’ve never had problems with those parts.

Fini Leon
Fini Leon
6 years ago
Reply to  Exodux

Agree. I have no problem with my FSA products.
There’s always some haters. Hater gonna hate, what can you say?

Roman
Roman
6 years ago
Reply to  Fini Leon

FSA makes good headsets. End.

FSA Tech
FSA Tech
6 years ago

Hello Shafty, Ben, and myke2241,

Shafty, we do plan on having full service parts available for these posts and they will be serviceable by a dealer or possibly the end user. These parts will be available directly from FSA.

Ben and myke2241, I am sorry to hear about your previous issues with our product. I would like to reach out to both of your directly to discuss what happened in the past, and see what we can improve for you in the future. If you would please reach out to us at tech@fullspeedahead.com I would be happy to discuss this matter with you further.

Thank you,

Full Speed Ahead Customer service.

GioGio
GioGio
6 years ago

My experience with FSA customer service: I sent my seatpost to FSA (from my dealer) for a technical issue. They changed it with a new one. Thanks FSA for your help.

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