KS’s latest LEV is light,well priced, flex free, available in lots of options and more reliable than most of its rivals. Its large-diameter upper shaft means it flexes noticeably less in longer lengths or on bikes with slack seat angles than most posts when pedalling. The low weight will appeal to XC/trail riders, and there’s even a 27.2mm version (100mm stroke) for hardtails and older frames. It’s got a smooth and easilycontrolled stroke, with a solid top-out thunk that leaves no doubt that it has re-extended. Pricing is OK too, with a 100/125mm model at $435, 150mm at $465 and 175mm at $510. KS’s shifter-style ‘Southpaw’ lever ($55 alloy, $90 carbon) is much nicer to use than the short ‘universal’ knuckle lever that comes as standard. The way that the post extends if you pick the bike up by the saddle is a pet hate of some people.We do still occasionally get LEVs that need a nudge or pull to extend them too, but that’s less common than it used to be. Weight 576g Stroke 100, ...