So far, X-Fusion isn't the first name that comes to mind when thinking of dropper posts. The Manic can change that. X-Fusion is the own-brand components of a large Taiwanese company that manufactures frames and components for many brands, among other things. Know-how is there and was also implemented in the Manic.
X-Fusion Manic: Specifications
Diameter: 30,9 / 31,6mm
Hub: 125 mm
Control: Internal
remote: Zug
inner workings: gas pressure
Price: € 249,90
X-Fusion Manic: Test prop dimensions
Effective Stroke: 123 mm
Minimum insertion depth: 157 mm
Maximum usable length: 297 mm
Seat height retracted: 47 mm
Weight 735g (160cm line)
X Fusion Manic: Montage
The Manic is easy to install. A conventional shift housing is laid, cut to length and fitted with end caps. A shift cable is hooked into the lever, threaded through the cover and finally clamped to a barrel with a grub screw. This is hooked into the release lever and finally the support can be inserted into the seat tube. The ergonomic lever is easily adjustable and can be placed up or down on the handlebars.
X-Fusion Manic: Processing
The low price is not to be seen with the X-Fusion Manic. The support makes a very good impression both visually and haptically. There is also no excessive play to be found. The surfaces look valuable and the overall impression is very solid.
X Fusion Manic: Feature
For just under €250, the X-Fusion Manic is an almost unbeatable overall package. If the 125mm travel is enough for you, you get a solid function with a pleasant extension speed, a high-quality clamping head and, above all, one of the best remotes ever. Thanks to its ball joint, it can be mounted in a variety of ways and also cuts a fine figure as a trigger replacement. We were really overwhelmed by the extremely low manual force required to release the seat post. A small deflection on the cable suspension is responsible for this - clever! The extremely low minimum seat height, once the post is retracted, should also be mentioned positively - this way the 125mm travel is used optimally.
X-Fusion does not yet have any maintenance instructions, but in the past they always attached great importance to detailed documentation and elaborate how-to videos. If these are handed in later for the Manic, there are really only a few arguments against the X-Fusion dropper post. By the way: A 150mm version is also planned and should appear in the course of the year.
