Originally Posted by
cyclic_eric
I guess if they weren’t so clunky or heavy we’d have ‘em on our road bikes.
The Thompson Elite post I use on my road bikes is about 200 grams. The dropper used at Milan San Remo is about 327 grams. So, yes, a bit heavier.
I don't know where you get the idea that droppers are clunky. I've been using a KS dropper on my mtb for 6 years and I think it's great.