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2014 LEV Dropper Seatpost

The KS LEV Dropper Seatpost is widely regarded as one of the most desirable dropper posts on the market. Aside from the legendary reliability, the comfortable actuator lever and 150mm stroke option have made this post a favorite of aggressive riders everywhere.

The LEV is prized for, among other things, the fixed cable box at the lower collar. The upshot is that you achieve a fixed cable position, which simplifies cable routing, and reduces the chance of your cable loop getting caught up in your suspension linkage. The cable on the LEV is a composite version, which saves a handful of grams over the traditional cable used on the rest of KS's line of posts. Further aiding the cable routing, you’re able to adjust the orientation of the cable box independently of the post’s rotation. This routing method is more user friendly than the stealth routing that’s become popular, while also being compatible with a number of frames that simply don’t allow for stealth routing in the first place.

One of the immediately recognizable traits of the LEV is that the saddle is fixed in place, unlike many other posts that have a small degree of play out of the box. This is because the LEV is held in place by a one-way roller bearing, which clamps the inner post tight. Atop the inner-post, you’ll find a micro-adjust, zero-offset head with a weight-saving carbon fiber clamp, which allows for perfect saddle setup.

Among the well-considered details that set the LEV apart, one of our favorites is the handlebar mounted remote. Unassuming as it may be, this miniscule engineering marvel feels great in the hand, and is a snap to operate. It’s designed to stand in place of the inner clamp on an ODI lock-on grip, should you choose. And because the lever is basically a knot of carbon fiber, it isn’t adorned with the sharp edges that can turn other actuator levers into flesh-hungry blades in the event of a crash.

The KS LEV Dropper Seatpost is available in either a 30.9, or 31.6mm diameter, and in three travel options, from 100mm, to 150mm.