Model/Year: 2012 Black Band, 125mm

Pros: Easy set up, butter smooth.

Cons: Cost, weight.

Recommendation: Even though you have to pull up the post every time I mount it into a bike stand, that is OK. Had it on about 8 rides already and it works great. Much safer to ride and less likely to go over when leaning back. Locks in place anywhere you want it. Rebounds fast. I would not ride without it now.

Model/Year: REVERB 125mm travel, 355mm post, 31.6 2012

Pros: no stick
locks in place
infinite seat range
easy push button

Cons: heavy and expensive but its worth it!
bleed when necessary.

Recommendation: I just got my Reverb after i used a KindShock i950 for the past year. Comparing them is unbelievable... I love my kindshock but man is the reverb unbelievable. My kindshock always seemed to get stuck about half way when i wanted it to come back up. The reverb has no problem. With the PSI set it quickly raises all the way by the push of a button. It stops at any level which is one of its best features. The seat clamp is one of the best i deal with, and is super easy to adjust with a hex wrench.
in any event this is a super reliable seat post that mechanical adjustable seat post can rival!

Pros: infinite adjustment range, Simple to set up, bleed and add fluid to, good seat clamp, slick push button control, smooth motion on post.

Cons: Nothing. I accept the weight and cost penalties the same way I did when I first bought a fork shock or disc brakes

Recommendation: Riding in new england is full of quick ups and down so I drop and raise the seat constantly during my rides. I can't compare this to other dropper posts since i have not used them but I liken this category of components to when I first used disc brakes and shocks. It quite simply changes the way I ride and I can now attack downhills with much more control and confidence without breaking my flow.

Pros: Quick setup out of the box, clean remote, 125 mm of adjustment (~5"), adjustable rise speed!

Cons: Slightly heavy but expected. Not cheap but got mine on sale!

Recommendation: After getting the wind knocked out from me when I didn't adjust my seat going downhill, my next upgrade was the seat post. I've ridden about 5 times now and I REALLY like it. At full extension, I feel like I have my legs fully extended. I lower it about an inch when cruising too so that I can reach the ground without getting out of the seat. Next upgrade is my semi-uncomfortable seat.

Pros: easy to set up and use. great adjustment settings. clean handlebar remote, especially with the Match maker. All hydraulic action gives you the ability to adjust the s[peed of the rise and the height setting anywhere within the 1255 mm capabilities.

Cons: Heavy, $$$$

Recommendation: I have realy loved this post. Great additiion to any Mountasin bike. gets the seat out of the way with the push of a button so that you can stay centered on your bike on the downhills.