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- Page 1 HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SEATPOST USER MANUAL This user manual covers the following models: LEV-Ci, LEV Integra, LEV-Si, e30-i, Crux-i, eTen-i...
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Page 2: Please Read This First
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST Thank you for purchasing a new KS Height Adjustable Seatpost. Your new seatpost is warranted for a period of two years from the date of purchase. The warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of the defective part and is the sole remedy of the warranty. - Page 3 BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE SEATPOST Please be sure your new KS seatpost is designed to fit in your frame. All LEV Integra models are designed to fit either 27.2mm, 30.9mm, 31.6mm or 34.9mm seat tube inner diameters in frames originally designed for internal cable routing. Improper fit may cause slippage, faulty performance, injury and may result in void of warranty.
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Page 4: Seatpost Installation
SEATPOST INSTALLATION SEATPOST ORIENTATION Since Integra models remote cable is internally routed and in-line with the seatpost, there is only one position for saddle orientation: LEV-Ci, LEV Integra, Crux-i eTen-i LEV-Si and e30-i... - Page 5 SEATPOST INSTALLATION MINIMUM INSERTION DISTANCE All seat post models must be inserted into the bicycle’s seat tube to cover the minimum insertion line indicated on the seat post. Insufficient insertion of the seat post into the bicycle frame’s seat tube could result in damage to the seat post and/or bicycle and may result in a loss of...
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Page 6: Installation
Ci, LEV Integra, LEV-Si, e30-i, Crux-i and eTen-i according to the steps detailed below. Your KS height adjustable seatpost is a precision piece of cycling equipment that requires a specific understanding of bicycle maintenance and assembly to install. If you are not certain you... - Page 7 INSTALLATION DETERMINING CABLE AND HOUSING LENGTH Temporarily install the remote lever in the desired final location. The remote can be installed on either the right or left side of the handlebar. NOTE: you will use this position to determine cable length but remove and reinstall the lever again in a later step.
- Page 8 INSTALLATION DETERMINING CABLE AND HOUSING LENGTH Using a 3mm Hex wrench, loosen the remote lever clamp pinch bolt and remove the bolt. Slide the (non-hinged) lever clamp on your handlebar and position it in the desired location. Tighten to a torque of 1-3 N-m. NOTE: Aftermarket models of LEV Integra and LEV-Si use the KGSL alloy remote with hinged lever clamp.
- Page 9 INSTALLATION DETERMINING CABLE AND HOUSING LENGTH With the housing and noodle in place at the remote lever, route the housing through your bicycle frame per your bicycle frame manufacturers specifications. To determine the correct length for your housing, pull the housing to remove excess slack with the handlebars turned 90-degree from the forward position.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION DETERMINING CABLE AND HOUSING LENGTH Mark the location on your cable housing at the seat collar as it protrudes from the seat tube. Pull the cable housing out of the seat tube and make another mark 110mm in the direction of the handlebar.
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Page 11: Cable Installation
CABLE INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE INNER WIRE With the housing still routed through your frame, install the ferrule on the end of housing at the seat collar. Ferrule Cable Housing... - Page 12 CABLE INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE INNER WIRE Feed the inner wire through the remote lever, integrated barrel adjuster and cable housing. Inner Wire Remote Lever Ferrule Integrated Barrel Adjuster Cable Housing Pull the cable slack out from the seat collar. Ferrule Cable Housing Seat Collar...
- Page 13 CABLE INSTALLATION Hold the free end of the cable and cable housing to the cable entry point. Mark this length on the cable and cable housing with a marking pen or tape. Using a pair of bicycle cable cutters, trim the cable housing to this measured length.
- Page 14 CABLE INSTALLATION Option 2: Using Recourse Ultralight cable system Install the LEV-Ci ferrule on the cable housing. Route the Recourse inner wire as shown. Tighten the locking cable end leaving 13mm spacing as shown. Trim the excess inner wire to be flush with the locking cable end.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE INNER WIRE Insert the Locking Cable End through the slotted hole. Mast Slotted Hole Locking Cable End Insert the housing into the slotted cable stop. Slotted Cable Stop Mast Cable Housing Locking Cable End...
- Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTALLING ON THE BIKE Place your seatpost into your seat collar while taking up the cable slack from where it enters the bicycle frame. Seatpost Seat Collar...
- Page 17 Using a 4mm Hex wrench, tighten the two head clamp bolts until the desired saddle angle is achived. Then tighten both bolts evenly to a maximum torque of 10 N-m (8 N-m LEV-Ci.)
- Page 18 SADDLE INSTALLATION CRUX-i Using a 5mm Hex wrench, loosen the two head clamp bolts until they are nearly free of the upper half of the saddle clamp. Set the fore/aft and angle position of the saddle. Tighten the two head clamp bolts to a maximum torque of 15 N-m.
- Page 19 Spherical Nuts Spherical Nuts Upper Floating Clamp Lower Floating Clamp Attach a compatible shock pump and adjust to your desired pressure. KS recommends our AIR-8 High Pressure pump for best results. NOTE: Recommended operating pressures is 100-250psi. Do not exceed 250psi.
- Page 20 USING YOUR SEAT POST FOR THE FIRST TIME When using your seat post for the first time, it may be necessary to give the post a firm downward “nudge” to start the initial movement. This is due to the seal’s natural tendency to migrate oil away from the seal surface.
- Page 21 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Your KS seat post requires periodic service to maintain consistent function. Please see your local dealer to have this service performed.
- Page 22 Rev.2015.12.a3 Copyright 2015 Kind Shock High Tech Co. Ltd. Rev.010517...
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