KS E-Ten - Dropper post for those on a budget

[Brian Fantana]

Saw this on bikeradar and thought I will share it:

 

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/ks-eten-seatpost-eurobike-2012-35066/

 

 

Mountain bikers looking for the technical advantages of a dropper post without the price tag of one of the higher-end options now have a budget option from KS.

The new eTen seatpost offers 100mm of drop via air sprung and hydraulically locked internals similar to the company's flagship LEV seatposts.

However, whereas the LEV has its guts built directly into the aluminum stanchion, the eTen uses a separate sealed steel cartridge for easier manufacturing. Also, the eTen uses a more basic microadjustable single-bolt seatpost head, as opposed to the LEV's twin-bolt setup.

Not surprisingly, the eTen is also quite a bit heavier at 643-723g depending on size. But on the upside it's also quite inexpensive. The cable actuated remote version is just US$175, while the manual variant is cheaper still at only US$150.

 

[Unclerico]

Rather wait and save enough for a reverb,

[Brian Fantana]

Rather wait and save enough for a reverb,

 

Already have a Reverb. But I am thinking that this might be a good seatpost for guys who have trail bikes but don't ride technical trails all the time. You can have two seatposts with saddles, and just install the correct one before your ride, especially if you take the manual one.

 

But if you plan to have a dropper post permanently on your bike, the Reverb, or the KS lev is the best bet.

[jimmy hardtail]

Amazingly my bike came with a quick release skewer on the frame! So I can raise and lower the seat without tools! I wonder why all mtbs don't have them? Oh , hang on...

[Brian Fantana]

Amazingly my bike came with a quick release skewer on the frame! So I can raise and lower the seat without tools! I wonder why all mtbs don't have them? Oh , hang on...

 

I get what you are saying, but some of us prefer the luxury of doing it on the fly with cosistent results.

[jimmy hardtail]

I know, just taking the piss. I just can't justify the expense myself. Besides I need to take a breather every now and then and dropping my seat is the perfect excuse to stop!