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[Closed] Thomson covert v KS integra

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Anyone got either (or both) and what are they like ie reliability, any play, actuation etc

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Posted : 15/02/2015 5:28 pm
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Between the 2 of us we have 3 ks levs (non integra version). They have been great. My oldest one has now developed some play after about 2 years and only a couple of clean / regrease services. I've just bought new bushing, guide bushings and roller bearing for £15. Should be good as new again after that. I imagine the integra would be just as good, I think it is all the same isn't it, just doesn't have the fine string actuator running along the inside.
Thomson looks bling though doesn't it?


 
Posted : 15/02/2015 6:01 pm
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Sorry for the thread hijack but Sam_underhill where did you buy the spares for your Lev from as I had trouble finding any when I looked?


 
Posted : 15/02/2015 6:05 pm
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lev is available with greater travel, no? i have both the ks integra and a regular lev, and wouldn't bother with the integra with hindsight. more of a faff if you want to put a crud catcher on, and the regular lev has the cable fixed anyway.


 
Posted : 15/02/2015 6:20 pm
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simwit + 1 : @sam, did you get those bits from Jungle or somewhere else? My Lev's a couple of years old and I was thinking of doing the same


 
Posted : 15/02/2015 6:27 pm
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http://www.southcoastsuspension.co.uk
Really friendly and helpful.


 
Posted : 16/02/2015 7:06 am
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Many thanks Sam, just spoke to Southcoast suspension & all sorted now, a top fella.


 
Posted : 16/02/2015 11:09 am
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Been running a 125mm KS Integra for the last year without any issues and have just gone to the 150mm version, so far after a month its as reliable as ever though I have noticed a minute amount of play, nothing of concern though.


 
Posted : 16/02/2015 12:30 pm
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I have a Thomson. Not been riding it long, but it's been utterly covered in sh*t and still worked like a dream. Smooth action both up and down. Love it.


 
Posted : 16/02/2015 9:39 pm
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Ended up getting a brand new black stanchioned 125mm integra for £125 in the end. Don't mind the small amount of play as both my normal LEVs had this from new and after servicing. Its hardly noticeable when riding and at £125 I can definitely live with it!


 
Posted : 16/02/2015 9:55 pm

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