Is the dropper not fully extended on the first picture? Looks like you can get one with a lot more travel in there with the amount of seatpost showing now.
The dropper came off a my previous bike. At the time I was really into the weight weenie vibe, hence the short dropper. So far I have yet to connect the cable and haven't missed it at all. Might just switch it for a regular post in the future.
Is the dropper not fully extended on the first picture? Looks like you can get one with a lot more travel in there with the amount of seatpost showing now.