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[Closed] KS i900R - can it be 'unremoted' ?

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I'm looking at a i900R seatpost but would like to convert it to non-remote, ie with the lever under the saddle. Anyone know if this is possible? Can't see anything obvious so thought I'd put it to the collective STW powers.


 
Posted : 16/06/2013 12:10 pm
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Post it to me and I will return a lever version. May not be the same post but will be a ksi900l seriously remote is way better than crotch grabbing


 
Posted : 16/06/2013 12:13 pm
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Having had experience of both I prefer the underseat version. I swop it between two bikes so this can be done in seconds and the lever version requires almost zero maintenance.


 
Posted : 16/06/2013 12:26 pm
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It should be a simple case of reverse engineering the remote kit. All you probably need to do is find someone who has upgraded to a remore and get the lever parts off of them. I assume

Tom KP


 
Posted : 16/06/2013 1:00 pm
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http://www.hibike.de/shop/product/p114c15772720f943a7f8a53e2eff8e44/s/Kind-Shock-Remote-Ersatzhebel-inkl.html

scroll down for the lever.

I will buy your remote of you, I have broken mine and am quite shocked at the price for a replacement remote lever.


 
Posted : 16/06/2013 1:12 pm
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Whilst we are on the subject - anyone know where I can get a remote kit for an i950?


 
Posted : 16/06/2013 1:23 pm
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i900's can't be swapped between the remote/non-remote without changing the entire head. i950's can be easily converted though.


 
Posted : 16/06/2013 4:27 pm
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Using a dropper post should be as easy as changing gear. Anyone who thinks an underseat lever is better than a remote isn't using one to its full potential. 😕


 
Posted : 16/06/2013 4:48 pm
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I'll swap my underseat lever for a remote with anyone quite happily. email addy in profile.


 
Posted : 16/06/2013 4:51 pm

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