Gravity

Gravity Exa Form 900i Dropper Post - 30.9/31.6mm - 170/190mm Travel

4.1 (22 reviews)

Upgrade your trail confidence with a long-travel hydraulic dropper post built from lightweight 7075 alloy with internal routing.

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Overview

The Gravity Exa Form 900i is a hydraulic dropper seatpost designed for mountain and gravel riders seeking long-travel saddle adjustment at a competitive price. Available in 30.9mm and 31.6mm diameters with 170mm or 190mm of travel, it gives riders the ability to drop their saddle significantly for steep descents and technical sections, then raise it back up for efficient pedaling on climbs and flats. The hydraulic mechanism is integrated inside a 7075 aluminum alloy tube, balancing durability with weight savings — the lightest configuration comes in at approximately 480g, while longer options weigh up to around 670g.

The dropper is built exclusively for frames with internal cable routing, and both the remote lever and cable come included so there is nothing extra to source. One critical consideration is the overall post length: at 470mm for the 170mm travel version and 500mm for the 190mm travel version, these are notably long posts. Riders with smaller frames or shorter inseams should carefully measure their available seat tube depth and minimum insertion length before committing. For those whose frames can accommodate the length, the Exa Form 900i delivers reliable hydraulic performance and generous travel that makes aggressive trail riding and enduro-style descents considerably more approachable.

Key Features

30.9mm/31.6mm Long Travel Dropper Seatpost

Installation Diameter: 30.9mm/31.6mm are all available. Size is Important! Choose according to the inner diameter of the seat tube of your bicycle frame.

Internal Cable Routing and Simple Installation: only suitable for internal cable routing frame

Durable and Lightweight: Hydraulic dropper integrated inside 7075 alloy tube, 345mm-about 480g, 395mm-about 620g, 445mm-about 670g.

Remote Lever and cable Included

2 Kinds of Length Stroke Available: 345mm*100mm; 395mm*120mm; 445mm*150mm.

These posts are LONG - 470mm and 500mm depending on the travel amount you select. Be sure your frame and your leg length will allow the use of a post this long.

For use with Internal Routing Only

Specifications

Brand
Gravity
Model
Exa Form 900i
Diameter Options
30.9mm / 31.6mm
Travel Options
170mm / 190mm
Overall Length
470mm (170mm travel) / 500mm (190mm travel)
Material
7075 Aluminum Alloy
Cable Routing
Internal only
Weight
345mm: ~480g / 395mm: ~620g / 445mm: ~670g
Includes
Remote lever and cable

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Long travel options of 170mm and 190mm provide significant saddle drop for aggressive terrain
  • Lightweight 7075 aluminum alloy construction keeps weight competitive for the travel offered
  • Remote lever and cable included in the box, saving the cost of purchasing them separately
  • Hydraulic internals deliver smooth and consistent saddle actuation
  • Available in both 30.9mm and 31.6mm diameters to fit a wide range of frames

👎 Cons

  • Only compatible with internal cable routing frames, excluding externally routed bikes entirely
  • Overall post lengths of 470mm and 500mm are very long and may not fit smaller frames or shorter riders
  • Limited to two diameter options, so 27.2mm or 34.9mm seat tubes are not supported
  • No air spring adjustment, so the return speed is not user-tunable

Frequently Asked Questions

It is available in 30.9mm and 31.6mm diameters. You need to measure the inner diameter of your bicycle frame's seat tube to select the correct size.
No, the Exa Form 900i is designed exclusively for internal cable routing frames. It is not compatible with external routing setups.
Travel options include 170mm and 190mm. Be aware that the overall post lengths are 470mm and 500mm respectively, so you need to verify your frame and leg length can accommodate a post this long.
Yes, a remote lever and cable are included with the dropper post.
Weight varies by size: the 345mm version weighs approximately 480g, the 395mm version about 620g, and the 445mm version about 670g.