Two Adjustable Travel Dropper Posts Compared: e*thirteen Vario Infinite and PNW Rainier 3

We tried out two different adjustable travel dropper posts and compare the differences on the e*thirteen Vario Infinite and the third generation PNW Rainier.
By Matt Miller
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PNW and e*thirteen released two adjustable travel dropper posts this year; the Rainier Generation 3 and the Vario Infinite. Both of the posts allow the rider to change the travel on the dropper posts by 5mm increments, with a total of 30mm of travel reduction on the PNW and e*thirteen. Check out the video below, and the PNW or e*thirteen websites for more information on the posts.

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