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KS Lev
May 29, 2015 23:45:29 GMT
Post by Admin on May 29, 2015 23:45:29 GMT
What a pile of pish!!
I was going to buy an Integra for the new bike but after my Levs 3rd cartridge failure I think i'll give it a miss and go back to a Reverb. For the time being it's back to a normal seatpost as my Lev is in a pile of parts
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KS Lev
May 30, 2015 0:25:45 GMT
Post by Killswitch73 on May 30, 2015 0:25:45 GMT
and i was going to change from a reverb to an integra .
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KS Lev
May 30, 2015 6:30:50 GMT
Post by Deleted on May 30, 2015 6:30:50 GMT
i have been looking at the LEV and the reverb wanted to steer away from reverb due to the issues you hear about . i have the KS Supernatural nice old simple under seat leaver i never do anything to it except wipe it down after a ride and it never lets me down . think ill stick with it
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KS Lev
May 30, 2015 7:20:08 GMT
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Post by notsarkyadam on May 30, 2015 7:20:08 GMT
Reverb are the most commonly sold seat post pn the market, there's a lot more of them about, of course you'll here of more issues with them. But they're still the best post on the market! The KS have a lot of complaints too!
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KS Lev
May 30, 2015 9:18:04 GMT
Post by Admin on May 30, 2015 9:18:04 GMT
I've had 2 reverbs and never had any issues with them, 1 lev which is on its 3rd major issue, I'm not even going to bother getting it repaired this time
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KS Lev
May 30, 2015 10:48:41 GMT
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Post by notsarkyadam on May 30, 2015 10:48:41 GMT
I have 2 reverbs I a year old, and the other 3 years old. Only issue I've had is when I stood the bike upside down and bent the lever.
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Post by Admin on May 30, 2015 14:12:04 GMT
Here is my Lev now broken down. You can see on the 2nd from right shaft, at the bottom of the shaft there is a large scratch which is causing the cartridge to fail as oil is escaping, there isnt a mark on any other part and all the seals are good.  They are actually a piece of piss to work on |
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KS Lev
May 31, 2015 20:50:19 GMT
Post by Deleted on May 31, 2015 20:50:19 GMT
That's your fault then for scratching the post  You can only speak as you find. You've had problems with the LEV, I had problems with the reverb. So far my LEV has been rock solid and I won't be going back to a reverb. |
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KS Lev
Jun 1, 2015 9:10:24 GMT
Post by matthews on Jun 1, 2015 9:10:24 GMT
Anyone tried the lowly RSP Plummet ?, I'm thinking about one as I need 27.2 and at £80 with reasonable reviews it's may be a goer .
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KS Lev
Jun 1, 2015 13:10:17 GMT
Post by Admin on Jun 1, 2015 13:10:17 GMT
Well, it's getting repaired, getting a new cartridge sent to me as well as a new kevlar inner cable so it will pretty much have all new internals. Once it's repaired I think i'll just sell it on
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KS Lev
Jun 1, 2015 13:11:11 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 13:11:11 GMT
If it had been the black post version Euan I'd have bought it off you. Blast.
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KS Lev
Jun 1, 2015 13:16:27 GMT
Post by Admin on Jun 1, 2015 13:16:27 GMT
If it had been the black post version Euan I'd have bought it off you. Blast. I have asked them if possible to send me the black cartridge (the cartridge and stanchion are all one and come under the one partnumber)but they dont think KS have released them to the aftermarket yet |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 13:17:35 GMT
If they do mate - I'm interested.
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KS Lev
Jun 1, 2015 13:19:28 GMT
Post by Admin on Jun 1, 2015 13:19:28 GMT
Cool, I shall keep that in mind should they send me the black bits
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KS Lev
Jun 1, 2015 13:22:38 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 13:22:38 GMT
I like the fact that you can work on them too. In truth, there is very little difference in feel between the Reverb and LEV - maybe a little less play in the LEV? but it's minimal. I'm not slagging Reverb for the sake of it - I've just had a bad experience with mine which has put me off for good. Obviously if you've never had an issue with a Reverb - it's a no brainer!
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KS Lev
Jun 1, 2015 13:23:04 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 13:23:04 GMT
Yes, I'd like first dibs on it please mate.
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Post by Admin on Jun 6, 2015 15:10:05 GMT
Thats it repaired cost £62 all in, parts needed were a new cartridge/Oil Pressure stick (basically the entire inners of the Lev), kevlar cable, du bush and 2x cable links. I actually think that was quite good value as I was expecting it to be beyond economical repair!
I have to say that both Jungle and Stif were great with advice and with supplying the parts in a reasonable time frame.
I know I said I wouldn't buy another Lev but after realizing how cheep and easy they are to repair I may well just rethink that decision.
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KS Lev
Jun 7, 2015 20:50:54 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2015 20:50:54 GMT
You know it makes sense.
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KS Lev
Jun 7, 2015 20:57:48 GMT
Post by Admin on Jun 7, 2015 20:57:48 GMT
You still wanting first dibs on it even though it's not a black shaft one? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2015 20:59:24 GMT
Thanks mate but no, being a total tart it has to be the black post jobbie, I'm afraid  |
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KS Lev
Jun 7, 2015 21:06:48 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2015 21:06:48 GMT
I might be interested though mate if it's a 30.9
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KS Lev
Jun 7, 2015 21:07:52 GMT
Post by Admin on Jun 7, 2015 21:07:52 GMT
Thanks mate but no, being a total tart it has to be the black post jobbie, I'm afraid I'm thinking that I may just keep it now and then buy a black cartridge when they come out |
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KS Lev
Jun 8, 2015 9:05:11 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2015 9:05:11 GMT
Yes, I do like the black version. The LEV I have now is on the Zero and looks good as it matches up with the forks, but it just looked odd on the Chief.
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