{"product_id":"valais-25","title":"Valais 25","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Valais 25 is an adapter that allows the use of a seat bag with a dropper post. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eValais\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mounts to the stanchion (upper post section of a dropper post), providing a secure mounting point while protecting the stanchion from wear and the wiper seal from damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have two Valais diameters available so you will need to know your stanchion diameter. Valais 25 refers to the height of the strap the Valais allows (25mm or 1\" strap height). The dual-lip design securely holds packs with straps up to 25mm wide and at full compression the deep skirt contacts the seal collar first, protecting delicate seals from damage. While the Valais is optimized for straps up to 25mm wide, it will also work with wider straps. The adapter is injection-molded from an engineering-grade thermoplastic and strong enough to serve as a temporary crutch in the event of a backcountry dropper failure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, resilient, and non-marring DuPont \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/b\u003e Delrin® thermoplastic, allowing for easy snap-on installation and full strength all the way down to -20°F\/-29°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShifts cargo to the bike: \u003c\/b\u003eSmall- and mid-sized saddle bags are ideal places to securely store tubes, mini tools, and CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e cartridges, ensuring that they’re always on hand when needed while freeing up the top tube and handlebar bags for more regularly accessed items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtects dropper post stanchion: \u003c\/b\u003eInexpensive insurance, the Valais protects dropper post stanchions from the wear that occurs at the intersection of saddle bag, seatpost, and wheel-flung grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmergency crutch:\u003c\/b\u003e While dropper posts continue to improve, locking mechanism failure still occurs- often far from the trailhead. The Valais can be used to keep posts extended, allowing the rider to comfortably pedal out of the backcountry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaceday travel limiter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e When seven inches is more than the terrain calls for, the Valais can be used to limit dropper travel to suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35mm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValais limits the dropper travel by at least 25mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust have an internal cable routing dropper post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for straps up to 1\" (25mm) wide, though will work with wider straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are two Valais sizes available: 25mm diameter stanchions and one for the 26mm stanchions. Measure your upper seatpost stanchion diameter to determine the correct size to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValais 25mm accommodates posts with 24.75-25.25mm stanchion diameter.\u003c\/strong\u003eSome known posts of this size include:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaston Haven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiant Contact (internal routing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaceFace Turbine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockShox Reverb Stealth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialized Command Post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9Point8 Fall Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBikeyoke Revive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOthers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValais 26mm accommodates posts with 26-26.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e stanchion diameter.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSome known posts of this size include: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWolf Tooth Resolve*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThomson Covert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFox Transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKS eTen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOthers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAt full compression, the Valais' deep skirt contacts the seal collar first and will not contact the seal lip (protecting delicate seals from damage).\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDiscrete position droppers will likely lose the lowest position because the Valais reduces the dropper travel by 25mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* We do not recommend using the Wolf Tooth Valais on the Wolf Tooth Resolve Dropper Post becuase anything that prevents fully bottoming out will reduce the self-bleeding capability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the screw and slide Valais over seatpost stanchion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut the Valais at the highest position, install the screw and tighten to 2-3 NM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall your saddle bag with it as full as it will be on the trail.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet all the air out of your frame shock, drop the post, and compress the bike suspension all the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssure there is adequate tire to saddle bag clearance. If there is not tire clearance, raise the dropper, and lower the Valais until there is adequate tire to saddle bag clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-inflate your shock and be sure that the Valais is torqued to 2-3 Nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wolftoothcomponents.com\/collections\/cockpit-related\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.wolftoothcomponents.com\/collections\/cockpit-related\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 21px;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 21px;\"\u003eCockpit Accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e25mm • 20g  \u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e  26mm • 19g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Injection molded DuPont Delrin thermoplastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorque: \u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 Nm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wolf Tooth Components","offers":[{"title":"Delrin \/ 25mm","offer_id":44724496269346,"sku":"VALAIS25-25","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Delrin \/ 26mm","offer_id":44724496302114,"sku":"VALAIS25-26","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7940\/8674\/files\/WT-Spacer-01.jpg?v=1767989801","url":"https:\/\/www.tonkacycleandski.com\/products\/valais-25","provider":"Tonka Cycles and Skis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}