This review is ostensibly a look at the new 170mm travel Highline 7 dropper post. It’s Teflon-smooth after months of North Shore conditions, tight to twisting forces, and shows no signs of use. I haven’t even greased the seal head since my initial teardown. The bigger story however, is that this is simply meeting my current expectations for a Crankbrothers product.

It’s another positive step in reconciling my awful, long past experiences with the Crankbrothers brand. Today I choose to ride Mallet DH pedals, I have one of their floor pumps in my basement, and I heartily recommend the Highline dropper lineup to all my friends.

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