The Ascend II XL externally routed dropper seatpost offers 170mm of travel. Ideal for taller riders or for those who like the added height adjustment, the Ascend II XL comes in new for 2019 and is available in both 30.9 and 31.6 seatpost diameters.
Building on the success of the original Ascend, Brand- X now offer a long drop externally routed option with the Ascend II XL.
The post carries over the reliability and core qualities of the original. Infinitely smooth adjustment and incredible value for money make the Ascend II the go to dropper post for those riders that require external routing.
The post comes with an ergonomic 1X lever. The cable is actuated from the mid cap ensuring zero cable movement. For those wishing to run a 2X set up, a right hand mount ‘paddle’ lever is available here: https://www.wiggle.co.uk/brand-x-ascend-lever-kit/
The Ascend Dropper seatpost set new standards for reliability and performance at a fantastic price point.
Features:
AL6061-T6
Bar mounted remote lever and cable operated external routing
Linkage mechanism eliminates any outer cable pull
Zero Offset one piece head/ upper shaft with micro adjust clamping mechanism
Diameter: 30.9mm or 31.6mm
Length: 489mm (shaft is 264mm), Travel: 170mm
Cable Length: 1.5m
Finish: Sand Blasted and Hard Anodised Black
2 Year Warranty
Weight: 670g (31.6mm without cable/lever)
Brand-X Ascend XL Dropper Seatpost (170 & 200mm)
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Brand-X’s Ascend Dropper Seatpost was so good they decided to super-size it: the Ascend XL Dropper Seatpost offers longer travel for the long-legged rider or for those who prefer a greater scope of adjustment. Operated easily via a paddle style remote, this aluminium dropper seatpost lets the rider customise their saddle height for the trail ahead. The Ascend Dropper Seatpost set the benchmark for reliability and performance at an excellent price point, a proud tradition that the Ascend XL Dropper Seatpost will carry on.
Ergonomic Dropper Seatpost
This Brand-X Ascend Dropper Seatpost features an ergonomic remote lever that has been designed to run from where your front shifter normally sits. Ideally suited for those running a 1x chainring transmission without a front derailleur. However, a paddle style shifter is available aftermarket for those who want to use the Ascend XL Dropper Seatpost with a front derailleur and shifter.
Consistent Performance
The seatpost is cable actuated at the bottom of the post via a linkage mechanism which eliminates cable pull/movement, to ensure consistent performance time and time again.
Features:
Material: T651-7075 Aluminium
Bar mounted paddle style remote lever and cable operated internal routing
Linkage mechanism eliminates any outer cable pull
Zero offset, one-piece head/upper shaft with micro adjust clamping mechanism
Only compatible with internally routed bikes
Length: 498mm
Travel: 170mm or 200mm
Cable Length: 1.5m
Finish: Sand blasted and hard anodised
Warranty: 2 years
Weight: 595g (w/o cable and shifter (30.9mm))
