Whether cross-country, all-mountain or enduro: a dropper post belongs on the bike. Pro has responded to this and extended the travel range of the Koryak to accommodate these new riding styles: Koryak 170 (internal routing), Koryak 150 (external or internal) and Koryak 70 (external) to the existing Koryak 120 model.

The majority of riders will presumably feel comfortable with the 150 millimeter lowerable seatpost, which is available in 30.9 and 31.6. The internal cable option offers the cleanest adjustment, while the external cable option offers the quickest adjustment and avoids the sometimes extremely awkward routing around the bottom bracket. For taller riders, the 170 millimeter version offers an overall length of 507 millimeters. The new 170 and 150 versions are made from a 3D-forged, lightweight AL2014 alloy and feature a 1-bolt clamp for mounting the saddle in 30.9 and 31.6 diameters.

The lightest 70mm Travel version can be used on cross country or gravel bikes with 27.2-millimeter seatpost diameters, where a small drop in saddle height can make the difference between a safe descent and no descent at all, Shimano announces.

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