FIRST RIDE & RELEASE

2025 FOX TRANSFER DROPPER POST

Words by Robert Johnston  |  Photos by Cole Gregg

The Fox Transfer dropper post has been widely regarded for its no-nonsense performance, but it had begun to feel a little outdated and inferior to some of the newer options on the market. Fox has been working on an updated model to boost the performance of the Transfer back up to the top end of the market, with a fully redesigned post that aims to offer unmatched user experience and long service intervals. We’ve managed to log a handful of rides on the new Transfer so far, and the performance claims seem to be ringing true so far.

About The New Fox Transfer Dropper Post

For the all-new Fox Transfer Dropper Post, Fox sweated the details in a bid to boost durability and extend service intervals, whilst reducing friction throughout and adding adjustability and more drop options.

Durability Improvements | For the durability improvements, Fox reworked the air system in order to improve how well air pressure is retained. By eliminating any dynamic air shaft seals, Fox was able to reduce air loss by a claimed 62%. Further to this, double sealing with new wiper oil seals have led to improvements in the durability of up to six times.

The result is a major service interval of a whopping 300 hours. Because it uses an air spring as opposed to a sealed cartridge, servicing can be performed by a home mechanic, reducing costs and out-of-service time and preventing waste from worn out cartridges.

Performance Upgrades | In addition to upgrades made for the sake of durability, Fox also wanted to reduce friction of the system to make for smoother, easier dropping and faster return speeds. By switching out IGUS bushings for metal-backed Ekonol bushings, tolerances have improved and friction reduced as a result. Fox is claiming that the force required to lower the new Transfer post is an impressive 40% lower than the market leader.

A new 2-bolt seat rail clamp design has reduced weight and improved aesthetics in Fox’s eyes, and we have to agree. By designing a specific 34.9mm post, aesthetics are improved further on bikes with larger tubing.

Options And Adjustability | Fox is offering the new Transfer in an increased size range that now tops out at 240mm – long leggers rejoice. Each of the five sizes (120mm, 150mm, 180mm, 210mm and 240mm) can be adjusted by up to 25mm in 5mm increments. This is done without tools, and ensures every rider can get the most drop in their frame.

Fox will be offering the new Transfer in Kashima-Coated Factory level for $339 / €449 and Performance Elite with a black stanchion for $289 / €369. These are available in 30.9mm, 31.6mm and 34.9mm post diameters.

The Wolf’s First Impression

We were able to equip our (Fezz) Ari Delano Peak with the 210mm version of the new Fox Transfer Dropper Post during our visit to their Scotts Valley, CA, facilities a few weeks ago. Since learning about the new updates and motivation for Fox to update the Transfer dropper, we’ve logged a handful of rides on this dropper post, and so far it’s proving to be a notable improvement on what was already a solid performer.

The first standout feature is just how little force is required to initiate movement of the Transfer post. So notable is the smooth drop, that my first ride involved numerous occasions where I was actually caught off guard by how soon in the lever’s travel the post began to drop. Lighter riders will appreciate this especially, negating the need to actively engage the core muscles and rock the hips to get the seatpost moving. I feel it important to point out how beneficial this is to rider safety, once you’re used to it. A faster and easier drop ensures that riders are able to get the saddle out of the way quickly for a sudden trail feature. Return speed is notably quicker too, which is a benefit in my eyes, and it can be tuned a little by adjusting the air pressure, allowing riders to get the Transfer post dialed in to their preferences.

The increased drop length availability will be much appreciated by my fellow long-legged riders. 210mm is a great length for my preferences, but for the even leggier individuals the 240mm offering will be a welcome sight. Tying back to my previous point, easier dropping of the post is essential to ensure these longer lengths are safe. The increased return speed also ensures riders can avoid a little of the hovering and waiting for the saddle to top out too, more notable at longer drop lengths.

It’s early days to comment on durability, but I’m inclined to believe that Fox’s efforts in the redesign are likely to yield improvements to reliability, and the increased service intervals are very welcome. Overall my first impressions of the new Fox Transfer are very good, and I’m looking forward to logging more miles to see how durability fares for its long term review. 

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