KS Suspension could also be finest identified for its droppers, however with a litany of latest parts hitting the market this 12 months, the model is able to outfit much more riders. They now provide precision suspension parts, together with new and fascinating cockpit choices with gravel, CX, and different off-the-beaten-path adventures in thoughts.
Rage-iS 27.2
The Rage-iS 27.2 is constructed to take extra of a beating.
The 27.2 diameter mannequin options both 65mm or 100mm journey at lengths of 380mm and 415mm, respectively. The Rage-iS 27.2 shines beneath race situations for something from cyclocross to trail-style driving, however can simply deal with leisure or enthusiast-level enduro-style driving too. It’s a stable alternative for aggressive racers trying to tear into gravel with velocity and poise.
The Rage iS lineup, which additionally is available in 30.9, 31.6, and 34.9 mm diameter choices, contains the identical air-sprung suspension, up to date cylindrical higher clamp nuts, and extra vertical head clamp angle included within the LEV Integra line.
The Rage-iS vary additionally features a devoted cartridge structure to maintain motion dependable and clean, a light-weight, rotating actuator, and diminished actuation power.
Different options embody:
- Alloy stanchion
- Weight-optimized alloy mast
- Air-sprung hydraulic cartridge
- Press-fit bushing and mud wiper
KG Drop 2.0
No dropper is full with a distant that’s snug, glossy, and straightforward to make use of. The KG Drop 2.0 is precisely that.
The KG Drop 2.0 is a drop bar-specific distant that focuses on ergonomics that cater to the wants of gravel, CX, and touring riders.
The distant works with the left hand, and might be positioned the place it’s accessible from the drops or the hoods of a drop bar. Its dual-paddle design makes actuation extra exact throughout tough sections, and it matches nearly any drop bar multi-control lever system.
The distant attaches with a low-profile 22.2 mm hinged handlebar clamp that may be seamlessly hidden beneath bar tape and contains anti-corrosive nitride-coated {hardware} to extend longevity and reliability.
Ether Gravel handlebar
KS Suspension’s Ether Carbon Gravel Bar is amongst three bars within the model’s lineup, together with the Ether Carbon Riser Bar and the Ether Carbon Flat Bar.
The Gravel Bar, nevertheless, is the one drop-bar providing and is dialed for velocity and efficiency whether or not hammering on clean streets or chattering over gravel.
The bar options an ergonomic design that improves each aerodynamics and management. It has an 18mm rise for added consolation and stretches 420mm or 440mm in width with a flared handlebar design for added stability.
The 420mm possibility weighs in at 270 grams, whereas the 440mm weighs 275 grams. The bar additionally options inner cable routing, carbon fiber composite of various thickness to dampen vibration, and a 31.8mm clamp diameter.
Ether Solid XC and Gravel Stem
The Ether Solid XC and Gravel Stem is the right companion to the Ether Carbon Gravel bar. Made with aluminum alloys and particular wall-thickness engineered for management, the XC and Gravel Stem is light-weight and an skilled at giving riders suggestions and lowering fatigue over rockier terrain.
The stem is available in all kinds of rise choices starting from 6 levels all of the as much as 17 levels for individuals who favor a extra upright place on the bike.
It additionally is available in lengths together with 70mm, 90mm, and 100mm.
GTC Flat Mount Fork
KS Suspension’s GTC Flat Mount Fork gives a snug, but environment friendly 40mm of journey to clean out even the gnarliest of gravel routes.
The fork features a cast aluminum crown, together with high-modulus carbon fiber and alloy legs with an oil damping system and adjustable rebound and lockout.
The fork can accomodate 700c tires as much as 50c in width, so it has loads of area for all kinds of gravel tires in the marketplace.
Different options embody a tapered steerer tube, flat-mount disc brake compatibility, a 46mm offset, and a 100×12 thru-axle.
Whereas KS has lengthy been identified for its droppers, the newest line of apparatus and an ever-expanding catalog of gravel and path parts level to a extra developed future the place KS merchandise might be discovered on each a part of a motorbike.
This submit is sponsored by KS Suspension. Be taught extra about KS Suspension at kssuspension.com.
