The ascend seatpost is only compatible with bikes that can use an internally routed dropper please note that it cannot be converted to external cable actuatedthe seatpost is cable actuated at the bottom of the post via a linkage mechanism which eliminates cable pullmovement to ensure consistent performance time and time again the ergonomic shifter style remote lever is designed to be run where your front shifter would normally sit this means that the ascend dropper is ideally suited for