Really does improve the enjoyment of riding and the construction and finish are first class. If I could offer a suggestion for future versions it would be great if the lever tapered at the front so it doesn’t interfere with saddle rails. I’ve had to run my saddle a tiny bit further forward than I’d like because the lever touches the rails under the nose.
Took me a bit to find the correct way to install it based on my post and seat. But now it’s dialed and I wouldn’t go back to normal seat position this thing has decreased my climbing times by great deal and the downs are even better with more consistent feel
It aroused enthusiasm from the very first tour. It has never been so pleasant to ride up a slope and the workmanship is really first class 👍
Build quality is excellent and easy to install. Really like the neutral setting for long relatively flat rides. Haven’t noticed a big difference in the downhill position, but I don’t do extreme downhill stuff. I do notice the improvement using the climbing position. Can be a bit tricky moving from climbing to neutral and not jumping all the way to downhill while moving, but sure that will come with more use. Overall, very satisfied with purchase.
Habe es auch für mein 2tes Bike bestellt weil ich nicht mehr ohne die Berge hoch fahren möchte mehr Kraft in den Beinen und nichts schläft mehr ein !
Very happy on quality of this product, high level of machining. I run my Switchgrade on a fat bike which is aimed at climb everywhere in every condition, so it makes sense increasing comfort while climbing thanks to Aenomaly product !
Parfait pour bien placer son poids sur le vélo dans les montées tout en gardant le dos droit comme sur le plat , j'aurais dû mal à revenir en arrière
It's a great innovation with lots of promise (hence 4 stars) but not perfect yet. On extremely steep climbs - ones that I'd normally have to walk - it provides phenomenal levels of power and traction. But for 95% of climbs in the UK (or 95% of any given long climb), 10 degrees of tilt is way too much - worse than 0 degrees. (Same goes for descending, which usually includes some flatter pedally sections, but that doesn't matter so much with a dropper post.) It is also hard to switch while riding on steep/rough ground, so I can't just tilt it for the short sections of a climb/descent where it would be beneficial. I would love to see a version with about 5 degree increments between the positions (which would allow 2 climbing positions, 2 descending positions, or one of each), and/or an easier way of switching (e.g. a bar remote). Also, with my saddle (Reform Tantalus) the lever fouls the rails if I slide it back more than half way, so I have to run the saddle further forward than I'd like, which exacerbates the tilt issue. I'll try a different saddle, but a lever that is both longer and lower might help with compatibility issues and make switching easier. I look forward to future versions of the Switchgrade!
With a shorter post, because of my size, it’s a super nice Feature to get my sattle a little lower and great more room to move my body over the bike! Perfect finish and clean look!
Also the delivery was super fast and without any issues!
pratica e si adatta meglio sui percorsi conosciuti con lunghe salite - su su e giù sufficiente la sola regolazione del telescopico mantenendo la sella orizzontale
I couldn’t believe how much this device changed my sensations going uphill!!
I have a switch grade on multiple bikes now, so evidently I love the added comfort and power. I live in a place where the trails are mostly straight up and straight down, and a switch grade makes a big difference on a 2500’ loose climb where my butt needs to be on the saddle. The quality of machining and performance is exceptional, I’ve never had it stick or wiggle. If you have the money for a bougie bike part, this is a good one to get. I recommend to everyone.
Installed on specialized status 140, that eventually steepend seat tube for climbing, and dropped seat for descent.
With simple change I was able to clear some of the challenges on local trails, have better bike for fraction of coast of new frame.
Product robust, looks slick and installation was super simple
Would recommend anyone
I’ve been looking at the switchgrade seat adjuster for a while, and was on the fence. Pulled the trigger after taking to another rider. After my first steep climb I was so happy with getting it. The biggest thing is the increase in stability when you climb, it’s almost like standing up but less effort, so you can grind longer.
This is my second switchgrade. Who doesn't appreciate incremental improvements? The second Gen is just that much more refined ( and the first gen was already great )
As someone with several brands of dropper posts, this upgrade allows me to use the device interchangeably. It works just as well as previous versions. A smart redesign that adds value.
Definetly does what they advertise it does. I wanted one for a long time and got out on my first ride on it, and it’s awesome. No more perineal pain, better pelvic tilt resulting in less hip pain, able to put more power down. Tilting it all the way back is so useful too, improved butt to seat clearance and looks rad. Super nasty PNW sloppy day and the muck and mud don’t affect its operation either.
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
A game changer akin to the advent of the dropper post, mounted on my 2015 rockshox lev DX, some drilling of the seat clamp collar was required to alter the angle of the bolts so that the switchgrade could be installed, some removal of material on the yoke piece at the top of the dropper allowed for a larger range of angle adjustment. Yes it's compatible with older ks lev posts just requires a bit of drilling and grinding
Il suffit de l’installer, de partir rouler et de trouver la première montée raide qui s’offre à vous : un click sur le levier pour basculer facilement la selle en avant, et c’est la révélation !! L’impression d’avoir de la puissance en plus, une vraie facilité et un confort physique pour y parvenir! L’essayer c’est l’adopter !!
De plus, les consignes pour le montage sont faciles à suivre et pas trop complexes, c’est top aussi! Bravo pour cette belle innovation !!
It’s been an amazing product! I just wish it had more adjustable clics
