Is 310 grams even possible for a hydraulic dropper post? Yep Components say yes and proudly present the Podio, probably the lightest hydraulically actuated dropper post.

In order to achieve this featherweight, carbon and other high-quality materials such as titanium and 7075 aluminum in T6 alloy were used, but not only that. Yep have set themselves a very ambitious goal - to eliminate any excess weight while ensuring the best possible functionality of the product. "We believe that user-friendliness must always come first, along with reliability and low weight," says Andrea Chiesa, the brains behind Yep.

The search was on for every single gram of excess weight. This process was demanding and some parts had to be redrawn several times before this convincing result was achieved. "We believe that we have achieved our goal with the Podio, and the results on the race track prove us right.

Material and system
The down tube is made of carbon, the stanchion tube is 3D forged from 7075 aluminum and CNC milled. Carbon was also used for the seat clamps, which are bolted together using M6 titanium bolts. According to Yep, the rider's weight must not exceed 85 kilograms.

In addition, the Podio has an external and easily accessible air valve that allows the rider to adjust the compression force and extension speed. The air chamber is also larger than on other dropper posts, which enables a linear feel and effortless operation.

Features
Yep offers the Podio seatpost in 30.9 and 31.6 millimeter shaft diameters. The shaft lengths are available in 350 and 420 millimetres as well as 305 and 420 millimetres. The lowest weight is 310 grams, while the "heaviest" version weighs 345 grams.

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