RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Seatpost [Rider Review]

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 The RockShox Reverb is one of the staple names when it comes to looking for a new dropper post. The Reverb offers a very reliable system with a effortless action for the dropper post lever due to the nature of the hydraulic system. Our friend, Hans, has been running the seatpost. See what they think!

Overview

First off, did I buy this dropper? Well, you see, a little over a year ago, I found an Evil Following MB frame on sale and decided that a covid winter was the perfect time to build up a bike. Evil specifies the Reverb Stealth for their build and after doing a bit of research, agreed with their decision. The functionality and quality to price were looking hard to beat. Like Evil, I chose a travel of 175mm as that is a trail bike after all.

So what comes with this dropper? The Rockshox Reverb Stealth comes with a controller, hydraulic cabling, and a bleed kit. I was a bit intimidated to set it up at first, but the online documentation is great. I have bled it several times with ease, once upon the first install, the second when I trimmed up the cable. Bleeding is done by connecting two syringes, each with different attachment styles, to both the controller and the dropper itself. The whole process can be done in about 15 minutes tops. As the hydraulic connection is on the bottom of the dropper, this is probably best used for internal routing.

The vent valve works great as well.

I used it once when the dropper was starting to feel squishy and after it was like new. The Reverb Stealth has its own tool for this and all that one has to do to reach this vent is take off the saddle. It’s stupid easy.

I have had this dropper for a year. 500ish miles of riding later, the action is snappy and firm. If you were someone who likes to modulate the height of your seat, it’s not difficult to do so. For me, I typically ran it all the way up or all the way down just like the Founding Fathers intended. The only weirdness I have ever noticed with it was during a drive across the Mojave desert in the summer. At one gas station (I think Barstow), the seat was all the way down. The next place I got gas (I think Kingman) the dropper was all the way up. I’m guessing this was due to the hot-as-balls outside warming the hydraulic fluid in the cabling enough that it actuated the dropper? I haven’t tested this theory though.

I have recently swapped this dropper to a Specialized Fuse hardtail frame for commuting/smashing trail on the way home. Getting another dropper for the Evil, I decided to try a Fox Transfer because I’m an independent man and like to try new things. And it matches the Kashima forks…. Honestly, I kinda miss the Reverb Stealth so far. That might change as I get used to the new dropper, but at the moment I look forward to getting the hardtail build all done so I can use the Reverb again.

Final Thoughts

All said this is a sweet dropper that is hard to beat and has everything you need right out of the box. 10/10