When Kind Shock won a Eurobike Award last fall for the dropper post with the dry technical designation KS i950-R, even experienced industry insiders were initially amazed. Up to this point, the Taiwanese company had only made a name for itself as a manufacturer of inexpensive shocks. However, the surprise gave way to respect when they saw the clever prop. Kindshok had not only managed to lower the seat post by a full 120 millimeters while riding, but also to ensure that the moving parts are mounted completely free of play. What's more, the bike can be lifted up by the saddle without any problems at any post length - a grip that is often useful in practice for carrying sections, which other lowerable posts do not allow. This is made possible by a patented mechanism that works in a similar way to a hub freewheel. In initial tests, Kind Shock's supports were easily able to keep up with their competitors, which are often twice as expensive.

In addition to the KS i950, Trail Supply will also be offering the simpler, but cheaper i900, which will also be available with an optional handlebar remote. Both posts will be available with an adjustment range of 70 or 120 millimetres in diameters of 31.6 and 30.9. Trail Supply Managing Director Stefan Gruber expects the first delivery of the i900 at the beginning of May. The i950 should then also be available at the end of June. Trail Supply is now accepting pre-orders.

According to Ride.ch, Gruber states that his company is the exclusive official importer of Kind Shock seatposts for Switzerland. Companies from Germany that offer Kind Shock to Swiss dealers would be in breach of the distribution agreements.