components: Test: FOX Transfer Vario support

Test: The FOX Transfer was awaited with great excitement - as one of the big names in the bike industry, FOX guarantees quality and the new dropper post from the US manufacturer also confirms this good reputation. Minimal detail weaknesses can hardly cloud the otherwise very good impression.

FOX Transfer: Montage

In and of itself, the assembly of the FOX Transfer is very simple - we had the version with internal routing and were initially impressed by the really good instructions - that has become rare today and deserves a special mention. The cable can also be hooked in quickly, the lever is mounted in seconds. However, the outer shell tends to slip out of the slightly oversized entrance at the bottom of the post. This requires an additional work step when assembling the support, because the cover has to be checked again for secure seating before final assembly. Even if you want to adjust the seat height afterwards, you should be careful - if you pull on the support without pushing in enough outer shell, this slips out of the opening again.

FOX Transfer: Processing

At first glance, our post in the Factory version with Kashima Coating belongs to the crème de la crème in the test field: Beautiful details such as the lasered transfer lettering as height information complement the precisely manufactured seat clamp head and the overall extremely successful feel. The same applies to the two remote levers, but we noticed minimal play in both during the test and, as a result, unfortunately also a quite noticeable rattling while driving. This is particularly noticeable on easy gravel roads or cobblestones.

FOX Transfer: function

The new dropper seat posts from FOX were awaited with great anticipation: the Transfer fully meets the high expectations – at least in terms of function. The support initially comes complete without a remote, which must be purchased separately. Here you have the choice between a compact additional lever and a one-by solution for bikes without derailleurs. The ergonomics of both levers are convincing, but they are not quite at the level of the best remotes in the test.

An aha experience, however, is the actuation of the lever; the hand forces are low and the feedback from the post is defined and pleasant - it may sound strange, but no other post is as nice to press as the FOX Transfer. The hard stop when extending takes some getting used to at first, but makes it clear when the saddle has reached the top position even while riding. We also find it particularly nice that, in addition to the variant with completely internal cable routing, there is also a model with a fixed external stop - an attractive option, especially for older frames without Stealth preparation.