Now I'm no expert in installing dropper seat posts, but that large unnatural curve sorta looked wrong.







I then took the time to read the instructions (twice). No real help there on explaining the steps to correctly measure and cut the cable. Calling up some extra brain cells I figured out a way to address the issue.



Step One - Get the Correct Tools



I could have used the linesman pliers again to cut the housing and cable, but I wanted to ensure a clean cut so it was off to my LBS to secure a I could have used the linesman pliers again to cut the housing and cable, but I wanted to ensure a clean cut so it was off to my LBS to secure a cable cutting tool







Step Two - Remove Seatpost



This will allow the housing/cable to be pulled through the frame giving the perfect curve up at the bars.







Step Three - Measure the Housing/Cable



With the perfect curve, mark the housing where it enters the frame. I used a piece of green tape.









Reinstall the seatpost and pull the housing/cable back towards the bar to make that large unnatural curve.









Measure the distance between the green tape and the frame . . . and that is how much housing needs to be cut off. In my case it was 9.25".







Step Four - Prepare for Cutting



Remove the green tape from the housing. Take the seatpost out of the frame. Remove the lever from the bar and pull housing/cable out through seat tube.







This left a significant amount of housing/cable sticking out of the seat tube. Remove the cable from the bottom of the seatpost, trim the cable flush with the housing and measure and mark 9.25". I used green tape again.







Step Five - Cut the Housing



You only get one shot at this. Before cutting the housing be sure to pull the actual cable back through the housing so when you cut the housing you are not cutting the cable as well. Then push the cable back through the housing.







Trim the cable as per the measurements in the instructions and reinstall the barrel.









Connect the barrel to the bottom of the seatpost, as per the instructions, and reinstall the seatpost, pulling the slack housing/cable out through the front of the frame.









Reinstall the lever on the bar and admire the perfect curve.







It was a little bit of a nail biter when making that final housing cut, but it all worked out. (whew)



If your dropper post cable runs outside the frame it will probably be a little easier to install as you will have full access to the cable. The hidden internally run cable made the process a little more complicated . . . but its not impossible.



