It was only a matter of time before Fox delivered a wireless electronic dropper post. The Fox Transfer Neo, announced today, is available with up to 200m of travel and features fast activation plus a design that’s less likely to buzz your tire on bottom-outs.
Fox Transfer Neo dropper post specs
- Diameter: 30.9, 31.6, and 34.9mm
- Travel: 100*, 125, 150, 175, 200mm (* 100mm not available in 34.9mm diameter)
- Weight: 528g – 800g, depending on size
- Price: $859
- Buy from Worldwide Cyclery
The all-new Fox Transfer Neo dropper post consists of a battery-actuated dropper post paired with a wireless handlebar remote. The Kashima-coated post features a rechargeable battery that’s said to deliver 30-40 hours of operation out of a single charge, while the remote uses a watch battery that should last about a year. If/when the remote battery does run out, there is a manual activation mode on the post that will work, just as long as the post battery still has a charge.
In terms of the form factor, Fox has clearly put a lot of thought into the design of the post and lever. The post minimizes overall stack height while the battery and wireless controller are located at the top of the lower post section to maximize tire clearance. And the remote is designed to sit closer to the bar to minimize accidental contact and requires less throw than a mechanical lever for easier operation.
Fox says “non-essential functions of its wireless protocol [were] stripped away in favor of speed,” resulting in a signal that is “100x faster than Bluetooth and 20x faster than our closest competitor” for faster activation and a more responsive post. However, it’s unclear which functions were deemed non-essential, and whether some might include security protocols to prevent malicious tampering.
Since the post is electronic, Fox has added some features you won’t find on a mechanical post like a bike park mode that prevents accidental post extension and an 8,000 activation service reminder based on how often you use the post, rather than a set number of hours. Transport mode puts the post to sleep so that its “Shake to Wake” function isn’t accidentally triggered while driving to the trailhead.
Like the fully mechanical Fox Transfer dropper post, the Transfer Neo features adjustable air pressure through a Schrader valve located at the top of the post. Only the Factory-series will be available for purchase aftermarket, with Performance Elite Series Neo posts available on select complete bike builds from various brands.
Stay tuned for a long-term review of the Fox Transfer Neo dropper post.
