KS Lev Integra Dropper Seatpost

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the KS Lev Integra Dropper Seatpost and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 81 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.2 stars 
Expert Rating: 3.7 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 95

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • The seat comes up well and with a nice speed.
  • Very minimal lateral movement.
  • Simple enough to service yourself.
  • Reliable even in tough conditions.
  • Very quiet on the up and down.

Expert Reviews

  • The post moves smoothly.
  • Very light.
  • Very smooth in the compression.
  • The return speed is adjustable.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • The remote is difficult to use, and many users prefer to get a different one.
  • The cable can be short for some bikes.
  • The post moves when the bike is lifted by the saddle.
  • The dropper can get stuck in the down position after being there for more than a few minutes, although this is an easy fix.

Expert Reviews

  • The internally-routed system for the handlebar-mounted remote can be a pain to install, although it does look very sleek.
  • Can sometimes stick in the compressed setting, although it is quick and easy to fix.
  • The remotes can be difficult to install on some handlebars.
  • The remote is not ergonomically efficient and requires some force to work.

Summary:

The KS Lev Integra Dropper Seatpost is a light and reliable dropper seat that does what you want it to do. The post has smooth up and down motion and moves quietly, with little lateral motion for a solid feel. Although many users don’t like the remote that comes with the seat post, and others have had problems with the seat sticking when down for a while, this seat gets high reviews for its reliability and smoothness.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web, including here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.