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Just asked the missies for one for my bday and was told to get one. 27.2 seat post so limited options and these look mechanically simples.

Any thoughts before I get one off eBay

The new 456 has a 30.9 seat tube so I'm considering that. More dropper post options then! Think someone else on here mentioned having a T-Mars off Ebay.

I've not got the budget for a new frame
I finish my degree next year though and need a 29 FS and a carbon 456 frame

whyte t129s possibly

Need. I like that

Since I've had kids and started to my degree I've sold my old hardtail and beloved spesh enduro (more money than sense before)
Loved building my own bike on a budget though and the 456 is awsome but in carbon would be even better
Need is always better than want

Well there may be a new carbon 456 on the way for us so there's hope yet!

Stick with a 27.2 as you can shim it out to fit any sized frame. Buy to last!

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I've got one off ebay and it has been completely
trouble free. The only issues i had is that in fully
extended position is a about half an inch too high for my
liking but this is frame dependant and you have to replace
the original cable which is a bit too thin with better one.

Make sure if you decide to get one to be with the small black
box housing the cable.I think its advertised as 2014 model.
The guy who sells them is actually manufacturing them
in taiwan. Do not get the older ones as they have flaws.
If you want i can post some pics

Peter

I just looked at T-Mars on Ebay and saw an I.C.E V8 dropper the same as i have ??? just rebranded, I.C.E is a French company but very helpfull, anyone got a link to the supplier of T-Mars on ebay i would like to see the difference between 2012 (mine) and 2014 ? i know the cable is thicker as they sent me a replacement for free when i enquired about getting one, i didnt need on so i have a spare !

The seats tend to twist a fair bit on them but its not an issue when riding, you don't notice it, In the box you get replacement shim things this may resolve the wobble but as they're plastic i'm hanging on till its stupid before i replace, at present its about 10mm of movement. The I.C.E posts come with a shim for 30.9 frames in the box.

If you dont remove it and strip it down and clean it all out it gets crap, it wont respond to the lever or it will have a life of its own an drop on its own when sitting, or will pop up on its own if you stand and its on a lower setting.

PeterFB if its too high on full lift you have two options:

1) drill a new hole about 1" down from the top hole in the inner post so effectively you have 4 stops.
2) cut your seat tube in the frame down if it there is enough to trim above the top tube, i did this on my Alpine, then remember to drill and hole and slot down to it exactly the same as the part you're removing so the clamp functions correctly and the frame wont crack.

Here is the original topic: http://www.essexhertsmtb.co.uk/mountain ... t4470.html

There is also a picture of mine

I don't have a proper drill press to do it. I got used to it now and actually makes me climb better. I just lowered the post as much as possible in the frame

So who is the UK supplier, i'm interested in swapping the red anodized 90' entry cable housing on teh ICE one for one of those straight ones, if i can ride with seat that high LOL

The one I fancy is the black box one is it just a normal cable ?
I put a gore ride on cable on my reba lockout and would do the same if an issue on the post
Good that the mechanics is simple Jon as I like to do a bit if I can
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Try here bikeaholics-direct.com or the ebay link on the original post

Yes normal cable. I use 1.5mm brake cable