Joke, choke, or BikeYoke! Once for mopeds, now for droppers – the BikeYoke REVIVE 3.0 comes packed with cool features. But can it hold its own against the other dropper posts in this test field? We put it through the wringer in all imaginable riding situations – and all of that without the whiff of 1:50 fuel mix in the air.

BikeYoke REVIVE 3.0 | Price: € 420 | Weight (incl. cable and remote): 783 g (213 mm, Ø 34.9 mm) | Travel: 125–213 mm | Manufacturer’s Website

German manufacturer BikeYoke was founded in 2015 in Munich and gained significant attention in the bike community just two years later, thanks to the release of the REVIVE 1.0 – and more specifically, its REVIVE reset system. To clarify: BikeYoke’s REVIVE reset system doesn’t rely on an IFP cartridge (Internal Floating Piston), like the Rockshox use in their Reverb AXS dropper post. Instead, it relies on a damping cartridge with a simpler construction that requires fewer seals. This means that air can occasionally enter the system, but BikeYoke developed the “reset” feature to quickly and easily remove trapped air. If air mixes with the oil, you can use a quick twist of the REVIVE valve to manually bleed the air without completely disassembling the dropper post. The third-generation REVIVE we tested still relies on the same system. Simply insert a 4 mm Allen key or the supplied reset lever into the REVIVE valve and compress the dropper. After resetting, any spongy feel disappears. General maintenance of the BikeYoke dropper post is also quick and can be done without special tools – BikeYoke’s video guide on their website makes it especially easy to follow along.

You can find an overview of this comparison test here: The best dropper post.

The BikeYoke REVIVE 3.0 we tested retails at € 420 without the remote. BikeYoke offer the REVIVE 3.0 in four different travel lengths (125 mm, 160 mm, 185 mm, 213 mm) and in all three common diameters (30.9 mm, 31.6 mm, and 34.9 mm), with prices varying by configuration. If you find yourself between two travel options, don’t worry: BikeYoke allow you to reduce travel in 5 mm increments, up to a maximum of 20 mm. While this requires a bit more effort, it can be done without any special tools.

On the website, you can optionally add various remotes starting from € 45. Also available for an additional charge are Matchmaker and I-SPEC adapters, as well as titanium saddle clamp bolts. For this test, we used the Triggy Alpha Long remote, which costs around € 71. With an insertion depth of 316 mm, the BikeYoke dropper post stands out with its 213 mm of travel, outperforming the Turnon Bunker dropper post, which has a 312 mm insertion depth but only 190 mm of travel. Only the PNW Loam Dropper is slightly more compact at 293 mm insertion depth – though with 13 mm less travel!

A unique feature: the actuator on the BikeYoke REVIVE 3.0 can be rotated using a 13 mm spanner – or, shoutout to the climbers out there, with a firm grip – allowing you to gain a few extra millimetres of insertion depth on frames with curved seat tubes.

The REVIVE reset valve makes it easy to bleed the dropper post if it starts to feel spongy.
The saddle clamp on the BikeYoke REVIVE 3.0 relies on two T25 Torx bolts and barrel nuts – be cautious when using a multitool or short tools here, as it’s easy to scratch the stanchion.

Installing the dropper post is user-friendly and hardly differs from other cable-operated droppers. The saddle clamp of the BikeYoke REVIVE 3.0 uses a classic design with two T25 Torx bolts. The extension speed can be adjusted via a Schrader valve located under the saddle clamp, which also affects the lever force at the remote. To adjust this, you’ll need to remove the saddle clamp and use the included valve extender to set the desired pressure with a shock pump (maximum 290 PSI).

The long version of the BikeYoke Triggy Alpha remote is ball-bearing, making it easy to mount and providing smooth, precise control.

The BikeYoke remote operates smoothly and without any lateral play. Overall, it’s a well-designed remote, and offers excellent modulation with minimal force, allowing you to precisely stop the dropper post at any point in its travel. However, the convex shape of the thumb pad divided our test crew – that’s a matter of personal preference!

No matter how much weight we put on the dropper, it showed no creaking or play – just a massive “pop” as it shot up with considerable force from fully inserted. Be prepared for this punchy extension speed, so it doesn’t quite knock you out of the saddle!

During the test period, we found the REVIVE reset was needed about once a month. While this is a slight extra step compared to other dropper posts, it’s quick and easily done in a flash.

Conclusions about the BikeYoke REVIVE 3.0 dropper post

The BikeYoke REVIVE 3.0 proves that cutting-edge tech isn’t always necessary, and relies on its tried-and-true reset system instead. Even in its third generation, this system impresses with ease of use and straightforward maintenance. The extension speed of the BikeYoke REVIVE 3.0 is powerful enough to practically launch you out of the saddle, and the remote is equally well-designed. Altogether, it offers a solid, reliable dropper post – with plenty of punch!

Tops

  • Reset function
  • Powerful extension speed
  • Reliable

Flops

  • None

For more information, visit bikeYoke.com


The test field

You can find an overview of this comparison test here: The best dropper post.

All dropper posts in test: BikeYoke REVIVE 3.0 | Crankbrothers Highline 11 | FOX Transfer Factory | FOX Transfer Neo Factory | FOX Transfer SL Factory | FSA Flowtron Dropper Post | Kind Shock LEV Circuit | LIMOTEC H1 | OneUp V3 | PNW Loam Dropper | RockShox Reverb AXS | SDG TELLIS V2 | TranzX EDP01 | Turnon Bunker | Wolf Tooth Resolve rev2


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Words: Robin Ulbrich Photos: Peter Walker