How much air does a dropper post need?

All dropper posts use a spring to extend the seat upwards. In some posts, this air spring is small and held at relatively high pressure (around 200 – 250 psi). When the post is in the dropped position, that air pressure can be up to 3 times higher.

Why does my dropper post sag?

A sagging seatpost usually means that air got into the IFP chamber and the seatpost needs to be bled. There are several How To online on how to do a bleed on the Reverb.

Is it OK to clamp a dropper post?

Can I clamp to the dropper post? Yes. Just make sure you follow these guidelines: Make sure you fully extend your dropper post.

Does my dropper post need air?

Lift the lever, push down a bit, down goes the chair. Or push the lever, make as if to rise out of the chair, up comes the chair as you rise. Dropper post mechanics relies on pressurized gas/air or hydraulic oil.

How do you pump up a Reverb seatpost?

How to inflate your RockShox Reverb Stealth

1. Remove saddle. Fully extend the post and remove your saddle by undoing both of the saddle-clamp bolts.
2. Remove valve cap. Clean all of the parts of the clamp, including the bolts and the top of the post.
3. Inflate to 250psi.
4. Reassemble.

Why does my KS Lev seatpost stop sticking?

After leaving my bike flipped upside down for just one night, my KS Lev dropper seatpost stopped sticking when it was dropped.

What to do if your KS Lev dropper post is stuck?

A cable that has gotten pulled tight or loose, will defintely have an impact on how well your KS Lev dropper post moves up and down. Also try adjusting the barrel adjuster for the lever/cable, as this will also have big impact on the movement of the seatpost. Make sure the shaft is free of dust and dirt.

How to add pressure to KS Lev Integra seat post?

Spin the whole assembly really fast and it should go alright. Slide the saddle collar back up after you’re done. That’s how I do mine, and have no issues. Take the collar that the seat bolts go through and move it down on the post to get it out of your way. That should help make room for fingers.

How does a KS Lev DIY cartridge work?

When weight is placed on the saddle, the post begins to sink into the cap, eventually breaking the internal cable, then jamming the lever against the bottom of the cap. Once the lever hits the bottom, the post is locked into the activated mode (sinks when weighted, rises when standing). Be sure you examine yours if you dismantle it.