2013 KS Suspension Seatposts

Wish you could have it? The OEM-only KS internally-routed cable option looks very clean.

Cutaway view of the KS Lev seatpost's internal cable routing that we should be seeing a lot of in 2013.

2013 KS Lev Seatpost Details:

Without the cable mech, the Lev seatpost head is lighter weight and uncluttered looking.

Aftermarket Lev posts are actuated near the seal-head, so that the cable housing remains in position as the post telescopes up and down.

The remote actuator remains unchanged for 2013.

KS Suspension is introducing a new flagship suspension seatpost for 2013: the Lev. The big news with the new post is the cable routing. Gone is the actuator at the head of the post, which always left the cable open to fill up with grit and dirt. On the new posts there are two options for cabling: one for the aftermarket, with a cable that enters the main body of the post; and another OEM-only version with internal frame routing with the housing entering the base of the post (very much like the Rockshox Reverb Stealths you can see now on Treks and Scotts). You won't be able to buy the internally-routed post aftermarket, as KS is not keen on encouraging people to get their drills out and homebrew internal cable routing.Revising the routing means they have been able to completely re-design the head. In previous models the clamping bolts for the saddle sat either side of the head, which meant that the head could work loose. This was to accomodate the mechanism, but now all that has been moved lower down the post they have been able to use a more traditional setup with the bolts at the front and back which should mean a more secure saddle. They have also been able to re-work the way the head sits on the post, again to try and eliminate any movement creeping in. These changes have also meant that they have been able to shave a substantial amount of weight from the head.A new 150mm travel option is the other big news. Previously, KS offered posts in 100mm and 125mm stroke versions, but the new 150mm option should help riders who want their saddles as low as their DH bikes. KS will still be offering the Lev post in 27.2, 30.9 and 31.6 mm diameters.• 100mm, 125mm and now 150mm travel options available• 27.2, 30.9 and 31.6 diameter options• 100g lighter than the current i950• Internal routing option available (OEM)• New cable routings reduce exposure to dirt and the elements• Revised head for improved clamping and reduced weight• Handlebar trigger and internals remain unchanged• No confirmed MSRP yet