With the new Rage-i 2.0, KS is introducing a redesigned Vario seatpost for demanding trail riding. The model will be officially unveiled at Eurobike and features several technical changes designed to deliver noticeable benefits in everyday use and on the trail. The focus is on greater adjustability, easier maintenance, and more compact dimensions. With this, KS is responding to the demands of modern mountain bikes, where long travel, low installation height, and easy serviceability are becoming increasingly important.

One of the most important innovations is the ability to adjust the air pressure via a Schrader valve. This valve is located beneath the seatpost head and allows the internal air pressure to be adjusted. This also enables the rebound speed to be modified. Until now, the Rage-i was a closed system with fixed characteristics. With this new solution, it becomes an adjustable component that can be better tailored to the rider’s weight, preferences, and terrain. Riders who prefer a quick return of the saddle can adjust the post accordingly. Those who want more control and a smoother extension also have greater flexibility.

The Rage-i 2.0 has also been redesigned for maintenance. The previous one-piece construction has been replaced by a bolted sealing collar. This facilitates access to the relevant components and is intended to significantly speed up service work. Especially for a Vario seatpost, which is regularly exposed to dirt, water, and high loads, easy maintenance is a key consideration. KS promises that this will result in less effort and more user-friendly maintenance.

Another key feature is the self-bleeding system. If air and oil mix during use, the seatpost may feel spongy at the top stop or no longer provide full support. The Rage-i 2.0 is designed to resolve this issue without tools and without disassembly. To do this, the seatpost is moved by hand several times through its full range of travel. Afterward, normal function should be restored. For riders, this is a practical advantage because a bothersome loss of stiffness does not necessarily require a visit to the shop or a service call.

However, KS sees the greatest advancement in the new proportions. With a shorter overall length and a more compact release mechanism, the Rage-i 2.0 offers more travel relative to its total length. This improves compatibility with small frames or bikes with limited seatpost insertion depth. At the same time, it allows riders to ride with more usable travel over the same installation length. Modern frames with low-slung top tubes and long seatpost strokes benefit from this in particular.

This makes the KS Rage-i 2.0 not just a redesigned Vario seatpost, but a significantly more modern component for today’s trail bikes. Adjustable air pressure, easier maintenance, self-bleeding, and a better ratio of travel to installation length make it more versatile than its predecessor. For riders looking for a functional, low-maintenance, and well-fitting seatpost, the new Rage-i 2.0 should therefore become significantly more attractive.

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