components: Test: Contec Drop-A-Gogo dropper post – new price/performance leader?

Test: The Drop-A-Gogo is not the first dropper post from Contec, but certainly the highest quality to date. With a stroke of up to 150mm, it is also a real option for the enduro sector and even comes with two remotes for an RRP of €249 - one in trigger style for the left side and one in a universal design for bikes with front derailleur and/or e-bikes.

Contec Drop-A-Gogo: assembly

First of all: Anyone who has already mounted a dropper post with internal cable routing will find their way around the Contec Drop-A-Gogo right away. Everything you need for assembly is included in the scope of delivery: Outer casing and end caps from Jagwire and of course the shift cable that is used for the control. The instructions are good in terms of content, but the presentation with rather small sketches and in an unwieldy format could be improved - on the other hand: it serves its purpose!

The cable can be easily hung in the recess provided for this purpose on the underside of the support, the sleeve or its end cap has a secure and tight fit. There was definitely no skimping on the workmanship here and the good fits make assembly considerably easier.

On the other side, the train is then clamped in one of the two supplied levers using an Allen screw. A nice detail: Contec has already applied screw lock at the factory here, as it has on all other necessary screws.

Contec Drop-A-Gogo: processing

We were really surprised by the workmanship of the Contec dropper post - in a positive sense. The low tolerances were already noticeable during assembly and otherwise there is absolutely nothing to complain about here. All components are made of metal, there is no play or rattling anywhere. The two levers do not have to hide from much more expensive alternatives either. The respective grip surface is ribbed for additional grip and operation is smooth, but without rattling. The clamps of the two levers can be opened completely - so the previous setup does not have to be pushed completely off the handlebars for assembly.

Contec Drop-A-Gogo: Feature

When it comes to assembly and processing, the Contec dropper seat post gets top marks - what about the function? The finger force required to operate the lever is comfortable, but not quite as smooth as with some other supports. However, this does not necessarily have to be negative and for most people it is more of a “matter of taste”. The extension speed of the Drop-A-Gogo should be highlighted positively: This is exactly in the right range for us. The saddle moves up quickly, but not so fast that you might hurt a sensitive area.

We didn't like the rather spongy feeling in the lever that much. While other posts give clear feedback about activating the mechanism on the post, with the Contec you only feel a somewhat undefined resistance. Yes, that's little more than the much-cited fly in the ointment, but the Drop-A-Gogo rivals the best supports, and that's where the details count.

After a relatively short test phase, we cannot yet make any reliable statements about the robustness in continuous use: So far, however, the support has not caused any problems. However, Contec promises a long service life thanks to high-quality seals. However, should problems arise, the closed cartridge inside can be easily replaced, and the entire service is handled in Germany.