TAINAN, Taiwan - For Kind Shock the LEV Circuit wireless dropper seat post, presented at Eurobike, is a game-changer. It eliminates the need for cables and internal routing, streamlining bike design and reducing maintenance.

ENNS, Austria - Market research by Eightpins shows the potential of telescopic or dropper seat posts for other bicycle categories besides MTBs. A quick lowering of the saddle enables the rider to stand securely with both feet on the ground. This increases safety and comfort because people can remain seated on the saddle while waiting for the green light. An equally interesting application of telescopic seat posts is for cargo bikes.

The integration of electronics is the next phase in the development of the dropper post. Kind Shock gave an update on their latest innovations.

Rockshox completely re-engineered its Reverb dropper posts. "All the smallest details have been re-evaluated and updated to pass longest durability tests."

SALT LAKE CITY, USA - Following 11 reports of broken seat posts, Scott issued a voluntary recall of its model year 2016 men's and women's road bicycles all assembled with the Syncros 1.0 Carbon Offset 27.2mm.

TAINAN, Taiwan - Known for their high end dropper seatposts for the MTB market, Kind Shock is quickly developing new products to improve its market position. In the past few years Kind Shock expanded its facility in Taiwan in order to grow its capacity for the production of new product categories.