The LIMOTEC H1 Dropper Post offers infinitely adjustable travel from 30 to 230 mm – all in a single dropper. But how does it perform? And more importantly, how does it stack up against the competition in our dropper post comparison test?
LIMOTEC H1 Dropper Post – flying under the radar? The dropper post was developed by Taiwanese manufacturer LIMOTEC in close collaboration with MERIDA. Want to learn more about LIMOTEC? Check out the factory visit story by our sister magazine E-MOUNTAINBIKE, featuring our CEO Max and his dad, Manne! Why flying under the radar? Oh, right – MERIDA spec the LIMOTEC H1 on bikes like the ONE-FORTY 10K and the new eONE-EIGHTY, but under the name MERIDA Team TR II dropper post. Why do MERIDA use this dropper? Likely for two reasons: firstly, the collaborative development effort, and secondly, the technical implementation that allows the travel to be adjusted infinitely and without the need for tools within a range of 30 mm to 230 mm. This means that the same model can be used across all frame sizes – assuming the seat tube is deep enough. This, of course, makes life much easier for product managers.
You can find an overview of this comparison test here: The best dropper post.
The LIMOTEC H1 Dropper Post retails at € 379 and comes standard with the LIMOTEC RM-06 remote. It’s the only dropper in our test available exclusively in a 34.9 mm diameter, which strongly limits its compatibility. However, if it fits your seat tube, it offers a wide range of travel options, all in one dropper. For aftermarket use, this massive adjustment range is less practical since most riders already know how much travel they need. As mentioned above, the advantage is not only in reduced production and procurement costs but also in sustainability. Using a universal dropper post across an entire product line helps conserve resources.
Here’s how the infinite travel adjustment works: Once the dropper is installed, extend it as far as possible – out of the box, it’s pre-set to 90 mm of travel. To unlock the additional 140 mm of travel, unscrew the collar while simultaneously pressing the remote. This allows the dropper to extend to the desired height, depending on how far the collar is opened. Then tighten the collar by hand again. Overall, the process can be a bit fiddly. Tightening the collar too much slows down the dropper’s extension speed, while leaving it too loose may result in an unintended height adjustment. Once you get the hang of it, though, it’s not an issue – and there’s also a helpful tutorial video on LIMOTEC’s website.
This adjustment system gives the LIMOTEC H1 Dropper Post a slightly taller collar, which results in a stack height of 51 mm. Compared to the OneUp V3’s 28 mm, this is 23 mm taller. At 349 mm, the LIMOTEC H1 has the second-deepest insertion depth in the entire test field, followed closely by the FOX Transfer Factory with its 364 mm. Potentially, this makes the LIMOTEC H1 incompatible with frames with a shallow insertion depth.
The LIMOTEC H1 Dropper Post impresses with its low-maintenance internals, featuring a closed cartridge that can be replaced in only a few steps without the need for special tools. The removable collar of the infinite adjustment system also makes cleaning and greasing the wiper seal quick and hassle-free.
Installing the LIMOTEC H1 dropper post is straightforward. The saddle clamp employs a classic two-bolt system with slightly more user-friendly tapered nuts – but you’ll still have to be careful not to scratch the stanchion when using a multitool. The RM-06 remote is attached to a conventional clamp and can only be mounted this way on the handlebars. While this limits ergonomic adjustability, the remote is included in the price – which is rare in this comparison test. The remote is easy to operate and only requires little strength, and the textured thumb pad provides good grip, allowing precise control to stop the post at the desired height.
The extension speed is relatively slow compared to other droppers in this test. The LIMOTEC H1 produces a subtle “clonk” noise at the end of its travel – tested with the maximum 230 mm travel setting. Lowering the post reveals slightly increased resistance over the final two-thirds of the travel, which detracts from the smooth operation you get with models like the OneUp V3 and BikeYoke REVIVE 3.0. That being said, the dropper post delivers solid performance on the trail, operating reliably and worry-free, provided the height adjustment has been correctly set.
Conclusions about the LIMOTEC H1 dropper post
LIMOTEC developed a well-functioning system with the H1 Dropper and its infinite travel adjustment, which also helps conserve resources. However, this comes at the cost of compatibility, particularly regarding insertion depth and seat tube diameter. On the trail, the performance isn’t the smoothest, with slightly increased resistance when dropping the post, which takes some getting used to. On the plus side, the dropper is easy to service and operates reliably.
Tops
- Infinite and tool-free travel adjustment
- Reliable performance
- Remote
Flops
- Only one diameter option
- Remote
For more information, visit limotec.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
