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Details<\/span><\/h3>\nPrice :\u00a0$469 USD<\/span><\/p>\nWeight : 495 grams (without lever)<\/span><\/p>\nSizes :\u00a0350 x 100-, 375 x 125-, 415 x 125-, 440 x 150mm<\/span><\/p>\nTravel : 100mm, 125mm, 150mm<\/p>\n
Diameters : 30.9 &31.6<\/p>\n
*Optional 1X style lever ($59)<\/p>\n
First Impressions\/Installation<\/h3>\n
After yanking our old seat post out and replacing it with the Haven, we appreciated the fact that it was cable actuated; making for a much less messy and complicated process.\u00a0 <\/span>With that said, you do have to pay attention, or the setup can be a touch on the finicky side.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n ![\"_DSC0522\"](\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC0522.jpg\")
<\/span><\/p>\nWe found that it was a bit of a balancing act with cable tension – too taut and the brake doesn\u2019t engage fully causing the post to extend.\u00a0 <\/span>If the cable was too loose, there was a lot of resistance to compressing all the way.\u00a0 <\/span>Fortunately, once the housing ends were bedded in and the cable had done all of its stretching, only minor tweaks of the barrel adjuster were required to keep it in line.\u00a0 <\/span>We think this is partially due to the less than rigid nature of the stock lever with its\u00a0curved noodle used\u00a0to route the cable\/housing away from the bar.\u00a0 <\/span>Once we switched to a\u00a01X style lever<\/a>, the feel was dramatically improved.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"IMC_0226\"](\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMC_0226.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAs for the head, we liked the classic two-bolt layout, but found that the screws needed washers as they dug into the head itself and ground into it.\u00a0<\/span>All in all this was a small matter that was, for the most part remedied by a dab of grease under each screw\u2019s head.\u00a0<\/span>Minor grievances aside, the whole installation should take about 15-20 minutes for a competent mechanic.<\/span><\/p>\nOn the Trail<\/span><\/h3>\nRight away we loved the smooth action that the Haven offers.\u00a0<\/span>There are no detents so the travel is infinitely adjustable and the post never slips, even when picking the bike up by the saddle.\u00a0<\/span>The ergonomics and the feel of the stock lever are less than desirable so we\u2019d definitely recommend the 1X upgrade. <\/span><\/p>\n![\"_DSC0088\"](\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC0088.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nOver the few months that we spent on the post, everything ran rather free and smooth – we never felt the need to pull it apart for a rebuild.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s worth nothing that the process to do so is relatively simple and well thought out.\u00a0<\/span>You simply remove the post and key in a cassette removal tool at the bottom of the post to disassemble, and overhaul.\u00a0<\/span>Our upkeep consisted of wiping dirt and residue off of the dust scraper and upper, then giving it a quick clean and then applying a couple of drops of Tri-Flow to the seal to keep things moving smoothly.\u00a0<\/span>Every so often, after rainy rides, we\u2019d also disconnect the post (by hand – bonus!) and lube the cable to keep things moving nicely as well.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"IMC_0222\"](\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/IMC_0222.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAnother attribute that we really appreciated about the Haven was just how stiff it was. \u00a0Once it’s in your hands you realize what a solid piece of kit it truly is.\u00a0 <\/span>Between the nice, machined\u00a0construction, well placed bushing overlap, and quality seal and bushing\u00a0choice, it just felt damn good on the trail.\u00a0 <\/span>We warmly welcomed the fact that it was dead silent, allowing us to solely focus on the trail ahead.<\/span><\/p>\nOverall<\/span><\/h3>\nThis is a top notch performer; among the best that we\u2019ve tested.\u00a0<\/span>We think the \u201cDropLoc\u201d brake is the most well executed design that’s come our way.\u00a0<\/span>A minor hardware swap would make fine tuning the seat angle a bit smoother, and the 1X lever upgrade is a no brainer.\u00a0 <\/span>If you prefer a paddle style lever, that\u2019s understandable; but realize that it comes with a bit more of a finicky attitude.\u00a0<\/span>All in all, a fantastic post with an quick, simple setup and foolproof design.\u00a0<\/span>The Haven is also easily one of the stiffest droppers we\u2019ve used.\u00a0<\/span>That\u2019s doubly impressive considering that it uses a full 150mm of travel at a rather small diameter of 30.9mm compared to 31.6, and the inevitable 34.9 that\u2019s looming on the horizon.\u00a0<\/span>If you\u2019re in the market for a new post, it would be foolish not to consider the Easton haven.<\/span><\/p>\n
Weight : 495 grams (without lever)<\/span><\/p>\n Sizes :\u00a0350 x 100-, 375 x 125-, 415 x 125-, 440 x 150mm<\/span><\/p>\n Travel : 100mm, 125mm, 150mm<\/p>\n Diameters : 30.9 &31.6<\/p>\n *Optional 1X style lever ($59)<\/p>\n After yanking our old seat post out and replacing it with the Haven, we appreciated the fact that it was cable actuated; making for a much less messy and complicated process.\u00a0 <\/span>With that said, you do have to pay attention, or the setup can be a touch on the finicky side.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n We found that it was a bit of a balancing act with cable tension – too taut and the brake doesn\u2019t engage fully causing the post to extend.\u00a0 <\/span>If the cable was too loose, there was a lot of resistance to compressing all the way.\u00a0 <\/span>Fortunately, once the housing ends were bedded in and the cable had done all of its stretching, only minor tweaks of the barrel adjuster were required to keep it in line.\u00a0 <\/span>We think this is partially due to the less than rigid nature of the stock lever with its\u00a0curved noodle used\u00a0to route the cable\/housing away from the bar.\u00a0 <\/span>Once we switched to a\u00a01X style lever<\/a>, the feel was dramatically improved.<\/span><\/p>\n As for the head, we liked the classic two-bolt layout, but found that the screws needed washers as they dug into the head itself and ground into it.\u00a0<\/span>All in all this was a small matter that was, for the most part remedied by a dab of grease under each screw\u2019s head.\u00a0<\/span>Minor grievances aside, the whole installation should take about 15-20 minutes for a competent mechanic.<\/span><\/p>\n Right away we loved the smooth action that the Haven offers.\u00a0<\/span>There are no detents so the travel is infinitely adjustable and the post never slips, even when picking the bike up by the saddle.\u00a0<\/span>The ergonomics and the feel of the stock lever are less than desirable so we\u2019d definitely recommend the 1X upgrade. <\/span><\/p>\n Over the few months that we spent on the post, everything ran rather free and smooth – we never felt the need to pull it apart for a rebuild.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s worth nothing that the process to do so is relatively simple and well thought out.\u00a0<\/span>You simply remove the post and key in a cassette removal tool at the bottom of the post to disassemble, and overhaul.\u00a0<\/span>Our upkeep consisted of wiping dirt and residue off of the dust scraper and upper, then giving it a quick clean and then applying a couple of drops of Tri-Flow to the seal to keep things moving smoothly.\u00a0<\/span>Every so often, after rainy rides, we\u2019d also disconnect the post (by hand – bonus!) and lube the cable to keep things moving nicely as well.<\/span><\/p>\n Another attribute that we really appreciated about the Haven was just how stiff it was. \u00a0Once it’s in your hands you realize what a solid piece of kit it truly is.\u00a0 <\/span>Between the nice, machined\u00a0construction, well placed bushing overlap, and quality seal and bushing\u00a0choice, it just felt damn good on the trail.\u00a0 <\/span>We warmly welcomed the fact that it was dead silent, allowing us to solely focus on the trail ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n This is a top notch performer; among the best that we\u2019ve tested.\u00a0<\/span>We think the \u201cDropLoc\u201d brake is the most well executed design that’s come our way.\u00a0<\/span>A minor hardware swap would make fine tuning the seat angle a bit smoother, and the 1X lever upgrade is a no brainer.\u00a0 <\/span>If you prefer a paddle style lever, that\u2019s understandable; but realize that it comes with a bit more of a finicky attitude.\u00a0<\/span>All in all, a fantastic post with an quick, simple setup and foolproof design.\u00a0<\/span>The Haven is also easily one of the stiffest droppers we\u2019ve used.\u00a0<\/span>That\u2019s doubly impressive considering that it uses a full 150mm of travel at a rather small diameter of 30.9mm compared to 31.6, and the inevitable 34.9 that\u2019s looming on the horizon.\u00a0<\/span>If you\u2019re in the market for a new post, it would be foolish not to consider the Easton haven.<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Impressions\/Installation<\/h3>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nOn the Trail<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nOverall<\/span><\/h3>\n
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