As some readers will have noticed, I have been fitting quite a few parts from OneUp to both of my bikes. One of the last parts I needed to change on my Yeti SB150 build was the dropper remote. I previously had a Raceface Turbine-R Matchmaker compatible remote, but it was orange and didn't match anything on the bike. The three options I had for a replacement were:
OneUp Components V2 dropper remote
PNW Loam Lever
Wolftooth ReMote dropper remote
Out of these options, the PNW lever is not easily available in Europe, and if it is, it's extremely expensive! Despite the nice matchy-matchy padded lever, I decided to skip on it in favor of something a bit easier to get. It then ultimately came down to price, and OneUp took the win.
Priced at 49USD / 49EUR, the OneUp pricing is very competitive and significantly cheaper than Wolftooth / Raceface by about 40-50%!
Build quality
The OneUp V1 remote, while "OK" otherwise, was made of polycarbnate and based on experiences from a few friends, rather fragile and easy to brake. OneUp released their V2 remote last year, which is now made of metal and has a large pivot bearing, similar to the Wolftooth ReMote. Perhaps someone at OneUp happend to have a Wolftooth remote on their bike, but the design is strikingly similar.Build quality is flawless, with a nice barrel adjuster for the cable, which BTW, clamps at the lever and not at the post, so the lever is compatible with both types of dropper posts, ones that clamp the wire at the post, and ones that clamp at the lever. The lever is available in 4 fitments:
- Standard 22.2mm handlebar clamp
- Sram Matchmaker
- Shimano I-Spec II
- Shimano I-spec EV
Ergonomics
Where the OneUp V2 lever differs from the competitions is the size and positioning. The size matches the upshift lever of your rear shifter, rather than the usual downshift lever, like the Raceface Turbine and Turbine-R levers do. This means the OneUp lever is significantly smaller and sits closer to the mounting clamp or brake lever, however you have it mounted. I think this leaves more room for your hands on the grip, and is easier to actuate without changing your grip.
After running several cheap-o levers the usual TranzX- Brand-X, Raceface Aeffect, etc. posts come with and the much more expensive Raceface Turbine and Turbine-R levers, I much prefer the OneUp size and positioning.
Conclusion
OneUp have, again, hit the nail on the head with this product. It's another well made and competitively priced product from the Canadian company, and definitely worth considering if you're in the market for pretty much anything you can find in their product sortiment.Build quality: 5/5
Ergonomics 5/5
Price: 5/5
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