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SwitchGrade 1.0 Shims

$17.00
ShimType 1 & Type 3 Shim

Some combinations of dropper posts and bikes with slack actual seat tube angles may limit the SwitchGrade's tilt adjustment range. Additionally, a rider's unique physical makeup and saddle choice (eg. those with raised rears) may also play a factor in affecting the neutral (mid-position) setting. In these unique situations the underside of the SwitchGrade may conflict with the dropper post head thus limiting range of tilt adjustment. This situation is most readily seen with dropper posts that feature a symmetrical "T" shaped post head (eg. pre-2021 Fox Transfer) and also those with deeper arc radius (eg. X-Fusion Manic). 


 


Shims are designed to remedy this issue by slightly raising the SwitchGrade thus adding more tilt adjustability.

R14 radius shims are available for Type 1 and Type 3 SwitchGrades.

R12 radius shims are available for Type 2 SwitchGrades.

 

Technical Specs:

- 6061 aluminum

- 2mm central thickness, 1mm ending taper

 

How do I know if I will need a shim?

The majority of riders will not require a shim. Below are some examples to help you assess whether you may want one.

- If you have a bike with older geometry or a bike with a slack actual seat tube angle (eg. 67-72 degrees) you may want to consider a shim. While this may not often be the case, a slack STA when combined with certain seatposts may limit tilt range.

- The top surface of your saddle (where you sit) plays an important role in dictating saddle tilt and may create undesired compromises. For example, saddles with a raised rear will naturally provide a negative tilt and would then require less neutral tilt to begin with. Other saddles meanwhile may be flat or may dip slightly which conversely would require more negative tilt for your SwitchGrade in the neutral position.

- If your seatpost features a "T" shaped posthead (eg. Fox Transfer pre-2021), combined with a bike with a slack seat tube angle you may choose to run a shim for more adjustability.

- If your seatpost's arc cavity is deep (eg. where the lower plate of the stock rail clamps would normally interface) combined with a slack seat tube angle you may opt to run a shim.

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SwitchGrade 1.0 Shims

$17.00 USD
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David Sandry

I bought it for the nose up “dh style” and it does exactly what you need, a perfect position for steeps and jumping for better position for knee control than when level. I’m surprised as how much difference the nose down for climbing makes and I use it for mellow climbs as well and have almost cleaned steep climbs that I have never got near previously.
Reading the info I chose to add the shim for when on slacker seat angles (xl 2019 Intense Primer with 160 travel Lyric) and just as well as I did as it was needed.

I was hesitant to buy but after 2 rides it is already obviously a huge benefit to me up and down

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Brian Yi
Lead time

Took 10 weeks to even get mine after order was submitted

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Umberto Canosci
The real game changer

I can't remember how I have riden until now without the saddle adjust made by Aenomaly: now riding is much more comfortable than before, the climbs are less heavy and I can go faster down to the descends. The best choice i have ever done for my mtb!

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Ulrich Struben
SwitchGrade Shims

Last December I bought the SwitchGrade Shims.
This little piece of metal makes an important difference, because it improves the angle of the saddle a few degrees. The nose of the saddle goes down and I can get more pressure on the pedals and the load on the back is reduced. Great!
Great as well: the parcel was lost, because german DHL did a bad job. But Amy helped me - and we found it. Top service! Thanks again Amy 😄👍

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Matus Lojan
Second switchgrade, need more

It’s a must. I ride/climb with saddle nose super down. But this is unpleasant on downhill ride when I was always catching the saddle with my crotch on jumps. Switchgrade fixed it, gave me clearence of more than 5cm. Not catching the saddle with my crotch anymore.

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