{"id":2114618,"date":"2026-08-27T15:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T12:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2114618"},"modified":"2026-08-27T15:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T12:11:00","slug":"ratio-drop-dropper-lever-review-the-best-drop-bar-remote-ive-tested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2114618","title":{"rendered":"Ratio Drop Dropper lever review: The best drop bar remote I\u2019ve tested"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"wp_content_article\" class=\"st_article_class\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201170%20780%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-1170x780.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-725364 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why is it that so many gravel bikes are dropper-post compatible, but few actually ship with one? Worse, if you want a proper remote lever, you\u2019re usually faced with buying a whole new brake set. Fortunately, the Ratio Drop Dropper is an option for bikes running SRAM 11-speed or Apex 12-speed levers, and adding one to my gravel bike made it feel like new-bike-day all over again.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\">\n<h3 id=\"h-ratio-drop-dropper-lever-key-specs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ratio Drop Dropper Lever key specs<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kits designed to fit SRAM 11-speed or SRAM Apex 12-speed shifters<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 28g for the main lever unit<\/li>\n<li>Price: About $80-85 USD plus shipping<\/li>\n<li>Buy <a href=\"https:\/\/ratiotechnology.com\/product\/dropper-lever\/?srsltid=AfmBOooLhuMTrSqXC24ZZNXs-Lgwt9gtE09VkVGr_Y4aEhsZCd54voax&amp;v=0b3b97fa6688\">from Ratio<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-parts-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"986\" data-id=\"725377\" src=\"image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201170%20986%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-parts-1-1170x986.jpeg\" alt class=\"wp-image-725377 lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-parts-1-1170x986.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-parts-1-750x632.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-parts-1-768x647.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-parts-1-1536x1295.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-parts-1-600x506.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-parts-1.jpeg 1800w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\" data-id=\"725366\" src=\"image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20780%201170%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-780x1170.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a person&apos;s hand holding a bicycle gear shifter, showing intricate details and components. The shifter features a black plastic casing with visible mechanical parts, including a blue component and metal cables. The background includes a blurred view of bicycle parts and tools, suggesting a bicycle maintenance or repair setting.\" class=\"wp-image-725366 lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-780x1170.jpg 780w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-600x899.jpg 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever.jpg 1601w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-assembly-line-tech\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assembly line tech<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many years ago, I visited the Light &amp; Motion bike light assembly line in California and had the chance to assemble my own light. An experienced technician demonstrated the process that I was supposed to follow. She made it look so easy! When it was my turn, I failed miserably, fumbling with tiny parts and forgetting where they went. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attaching the Ratio Drop Dropper lever to the SRAM Apex 12-speed left brake lever on my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/specialized-diverge-4-comp-alloy-gravel-bike-is-a-drop-bar-quiver-killer-review\/\">Specialized Diverge<\/a> immediately brought that experience to mind. Clearly there are parts of a SRAM brake lever that were never meant to be touched by consumers, and in fact, Ratio notes \u201cmodifying these components may void the original SRAM warranty\u201d on their website.<\/p>\n<div class=\"singl-7ca7237c3725c39805f2590121bb1d62 singl-content\" id=\"singl-7ca7237c3725c39805f2590121bb1d62\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not that a little legalese has ever dissuaded anyone. Looking at the Drop Dropper parts kit, it\u2019s clear that Ratio has done their homework. Each part is custom-made to fit, and all the supplies you need to get up and running are there \u2014 even a tiny tube of superglue. Most buyers should have all the tools they need to get the job except for one \u2014 a teeny-tiny Torx T6 bit \u2014 which Ratio helpfully includes in the kit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I highly recommend watching Ratio\u2019s installation video for your kit. The videos are pretty easy to follow, though that\u2019s not to say the assembly is easy. The trickiest part for me was lining up the axle that holds the lever in place without all the pieces falling out. In the end, I got everything put together and was impressed by how smoothly the Drop Dropper integrates into the SRAM brake lever. On a difficulty scale of 1-5, with 5 being the most difficult, I\u2019d rate the installation a 3.5.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" data-id=\"725364\" src=\"image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201170%20780%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-1170x780.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a bicycle&apos;s handlebar featuring a SRAM gear shifter with a sleek design, wrapped in black tape for grip. The background shows a blurred green environment, suggesting an outdoor setting.\" class=\"wp-image-725364 lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/16\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-5-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pnw-rainier-27.2-dropper-post.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\" data-id=\"725387\" src=\"image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20780%201170%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pnw-rainier-27.2-dropper-post-780x1170.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-725387 lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/16\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pnw-rainier-27.2-dropper-post-780x1170.jpg 780w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pnw-rainier-27.2-dropper-post-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pnw-rainier-27.2-dropper-post-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pnw-rainier-27.2-dropper-post-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pnw-rainier-27.2-dropper-post-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pnw-rainier-27.2-dropper-post-600x899.jpg 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pnw-rainier-27.2-dropper-post.jpg 1601w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-on-the-trail-with-the-ratio-drop-dropper\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">On the trail with the Ratio Drop Dropper<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The way I ride gravel, a dropper post isn\u2019t just a nice-to-have; it\u2019s a must-have. But not just any setup will do. Last year I tested a dropper post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/surly-straggler-review-still-the-mountain-bikers-road-bike\/\">another gravel bike<\/a> that came with a thumb-activated drop-bar remote, and I never really got the hang of it. As a result, I didn\u2019t use the dropper much, which limited where I wanted to ride the bike.<\/p>\n<div class=\"singl-7c5080df15f2ee3014d8d6070de6bdf3 singl-content\" id=\"singl-7c5080df15f2ee3014d8d6070de6bdf3\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the Ratio Drop Dropper lever, activating the post is as natural as shifting gears. On the trail, it\u2019s easy to quickly drop the post for a short drop, then raise it up again to climb up the other side. And I keep finding more opportunities to use my dropper on all kinds of rides: at stop lights, tucking in to bomb down hills, and stretching out in the middle of a long pedal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On my mountain bike, I\u2019m used to braking with my left hand and dropping my post simultaneously, usually when I\u2019m coming in hot on a steep section. However, I haven\u2019t found a way to do this comfortably with the Drop Dropper. Technically speaking, it should be possible to brake and drop at the same time, but the mechanics are awkward.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" data-id=\"725362\" src=\"image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201170%20780%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-6-1170x780.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up image of a bicycle brake lever, featuring brand markings and adjustment indicators. A finger is seen gently touching the lever, which is set against a blurred natural background.\" class=\"wp-image-725362 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-6-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-6-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-6-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-6-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-6-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-6-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" data-id=\"725361\" src=\"image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201170%20780%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-7-1170x780.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up image of a bicycle handlebar shifter, featuring a black and gray design against a blurred green background. The shifter displays markings, indicating gear settings.\" class=\"wp-image-725361 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-7-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-7-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-7-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-7-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-7-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">The Ratio bumper, left. SRAM right lever bumper, right.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One modification buyers need to make to the SRAM brake lever is to add a plastic bumper underneath to prevent the Ratio lever from snagging. (You use the included superglue to attach it.) It\u2019s yet another smart detail that shows Ratio has thought of everything. <\/p>\n<div class=\"singl-bb8cecf4bf23c49c3fffb09769b2f902 singl-content\" id=\"singl-bb8cecf4bf23c49c3fffb09769b2f902\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201170%20780%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-4-1170x780.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up image of a bicycle brake lever with a textured black grip. The lever is partially angled, revealing internal components and a blue detail. The background features a subtle patterned surface.\" class=\"wp-image-725363 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-4-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ratio-drop-dropper-lever-4-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially, I found that the Ratio lever clattered against the bumper on rough descents. Fortunately, it\u2019s an easy fix: a reach screw located beneath the lever adjusts the distance between the Ratio Drop Dropper lever and the brake lever. Problem solved!<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;background: #f1f1f1;max-width: 800px;margin: 0 auto 25px auto\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 5px 0\">Share your Ratio Drop Dropper Lever review<\/h3>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px;margin-bottom: 15px\">Tried it? Tell us what you think about it.<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&lt;!&#8211;  &#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<div class=\"rar_rating\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"rar_gear_rating_5\"><\/label><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"rar_gear_rating_4\"><\/label><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"rar_gear_rating_3\"><\/label><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"rar_gear_rating_2\"><\/label><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"rar_gear_rating_1\"><\/label><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(&#8216;#rar_gear_form&#8217;).on( &#8216;submit&#8217;, function( event ) {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tevent.preventDefault();<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tjQuery.ajax({ \/\/ create an AJAX call&#8230;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata: jQuery(&#8216;#rar_gear_form&#8217;).serialize(), \/\/ get the form data<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype: &#8216;post&#8217;,<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\turl: ajaxurl + &#8220;?action=rar_save_input&amp;st_nonce=&#8221;+stUserObject.nonce,<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsuccess: function (response) { \/\/ on success..<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ display the review below<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif ( response.id == 0 ){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(&#8216;#rar_gear_form&#8217;).html( response.message );<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else if ( response.id == 9 ){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(&#8216;#rar_gear_form&#8217;).html( response.message );<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(&#8216;#rar_gear_form&#8217;).empty().html(&#8216;<\/p>\n<div>Thank you for sharing!<\/div>\n<p>&#8216;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t},<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdataType: &#8216;json&#8217;,<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t});<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t});<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t});<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tconst ratingInputs = document.querySelectorAll(&#8216;.rar_rating input&#8217;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tconst resultElement = document.getElementById(&#8216;result&#8217;);<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tratingInputs.forEach(input =&gt; {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t  input.addEventListener(&#8216;change&#8217;, () =&gt; {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tconst selectedRating = input.value;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tconst ratingName = input.name;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(&#8216;#rar_gear_rating&#8217;).val(selectedRating);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t  });<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t});<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tfunction rar_login_check(formid){<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(&#8216;#&#8217;+formid+&#8217;form&#8217;).hide();<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(&#8216;#&#8217;+formid+&#8217;login&#8217;).show();<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t}<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t  .rar_rating {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tunicode-bidi: bidi-override;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdirection: rtl;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttext-align: left;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t  }<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t  .rar_rating &gt; label {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdisplay: inline-block;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\twidth: 30px;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcursor: pointer;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tfont-size: 24px;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t  }<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t  .rar_rating &gt; input {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t  }<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t  .rar_rating &gt; label:before {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcontent: &#8216;&#9733;&#8217;;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tpadding: 5px;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcolor: #ccc;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t  }<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t  .rar_rating &gt; input:checked ~ label:before {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcolor: #066;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t  }<\/p>\n<div><textarea name=\"rar_gear_comment\" style=\"height: 100px;width: 100%\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none\" id=\"rar_gear_login\">\n<div>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/login\/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.singletracks.com%2Fmtb-gear%2Fratio-drop-dropper-lever-review-the-best-drop-bar-remote-ive-tested%2F\">login<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/create\/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.singletracks.com%2Fmtb-gear%2Fratio-drop-dropper-lever-review-the-best-drop-bar-remote-ive-tested%2F\">create an account<\/a> to continue.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On their website, Ratio says they\u2019ve tested the Drop Dropper with OneUp V2\/V3, YT Postman, SDG Tellis V1, and Giant OEM posts. After my own test, I can add another post that works flawlessly with the Drop Dropper \u2014 the PNW Rainier 27.2 \u2014 and I\u2019ll share my review of that post in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-pros-and-cons-of-ratio-drop-dropper-lever\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons of Ratio Drop Dropper Lever<\/h2>\n<h4 id=\"h-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sleek integration looks pro <\/li>\n<li>Natural operation for drop bar cockpit<\/li>\n<li>Quality hardware and smart design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"h-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A lot of small pieces required for assembly, but I blame SRAM, not Ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-bottom-line\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a dropper post on your mountain bike, you will absolutely love having one on your gravel bike, and you\u2019ll get a ton of use out of it with the right remote setup. For SRAM 11-speed and Apex 12-speed cockpits, the Ratio Drop Dropper is the key, and it\u2019s worth every penny.<\/p>\n<div class=\"singl-684dfa6b990d097d5ed1179f11fa7151 singl-content\" id=\"singl-684dfa6b990d097d5ed1179f11fa7151\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><em>Keep up with the latest mountain bike news by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">adding Singletracks as a preferred source<\/a> on Google.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&lt;!&#8211;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Related articles<\/h4>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 30px\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tjQuery(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tpostpayloads._6928867a8e41ec9b753aa297a094f252 = {&#8220;ids&#8221;:&#8221;660402,692642,695048,591685&#8243;,&#8221;posts_per_page&#8221;:null,&#8221;offset&#8221;:0,&#8221;style&#8221;:&#8221;4up&#8221;};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tpostcounter._6928867a8e41ec9b753aa297a094f252 = {start: 0, step: 0, end: 0};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"background: #fff\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-md-3 st_archive_4up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-tips\/pro-rider-dylan-johnson-on-how-to-descend-trails-better-with-drop-bars\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201%201%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6036-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"A cyclist rides down a rocky, dirt path surrounded by greenery and trees, with a scenic landscape visible in the background under a blue sky dotted with clouds. 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