Dropper Post: Troubleshooting

The dropper post is installed and you're ready to try it out! You press the lever and...nothing happens. Maybe the post drops, but is sluggish going up, or just won't pop back up at all. This video covers the usual causes for a dropper post to not function properly, and how to potentially solve the issue. Questions or comments? Leave them below! Video Contents: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Post Will Not Drop 07:45 Post Will Not Drop - Wireless 08:48 Post Drops But Won't Pop Up - Intro 09:10 Air Pressure 10:12 Seat Collar 11:21 Stanchion 12:42 Internal Cartridge 13:06 Cold Weather 13:47 Wireless System Issues 14:18 Post Won't Stay Down 15:57 Outro Find a text-based version of this procedure here: https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-... ➤ Tools & materials used: • UP-SET Utility Pick Set: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/produc... • SP-7 Side Cutter Pliers: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/produc... • SAC-2 SuperGrip™ Carbon and Alloy Assembly Compound: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/produc... • ATD-1.2 Adjustable Torque Driver: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/produc... • AWS-1 3-Way Hex Wrench: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/produc... • THH-3 3 mm Sliding T-Handle Hex Wrench: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/produc... • High Pressure Shock Pump • Dropper Seatpost ➤ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/parktool... ➤ Like:   / parktool   ➤ Follow:   / parktoolblue   ➤ Fix It: Did you know that Park Tool is the #1 resource for bicycle repair education? • Visit our YouTube Channel:    / parktool   • Visit the Repair Help section of Parktool.com: https://www.parktool.com/repairhelp • Check out The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair: https://www.parktool.com/product/big-... ➤ About Park Tool: Since our founding in 1963, Park Tool has been the leading name in bicycle tools. Our YouTube channel is an extension of our mission to be the ultimate resource for mechanics and riders of all skill levels. Here you will find comprehensive repair help tutorials for a wide range of components and processes, as well as troubleshooting guides, tips and tricks, and information on the latest Park Tool products.