So I'm really desiring a dropper post for my bike these days.  I have it narrowed to two options, the Reverb and the new Thomson dropper post.  The benefits of the Reverb seem to be the closed hydraulic system and price.  Thomson still uses a cable but they certainly have a good reputation with everything they make.  Does anyone have experience with either or both of the posts?  Any opinions one way or the other?  Is the Thomson worth the extra $$?

PS I'm not interested in a Lev.  If I'm going cable I'm rolling with Thomson.

def get a lev

Sandman wrote on 07/15/13 at 12:36pm:


Similar experience here, but I am not sure on the year.  For the Reverb just make sure you get the one with the black seat collar.  I have had the newer model for ~ 18 months and havent even had to bleed it yet. (it could probably use a bleed).


Another vote for the Reverb

No, the Reverb didn't fail on me as I had the black collar.
I ended up parting out the bike it was on and sold it.

It was a good dropper.

When I was building up my current ride, I looked around to see what other options there were.
The KS LEV was very attractive to me because it had amazing reviews (seems the lesser models were having a bunch of problems, but not the LEV), was lightweight and cable actuated.

I took a chance and I'm glad I did.

I found an online store running a sale and got it at a very good price, which also helped.

Another plus is that the LEV remote uses a clamp that takes the place of one of my ODI grip locks, so it helps de-clutter the ever increasingly busy handlebar.

The LEV is also fully user serviceable which is what I look for in products.
I don't want my rig to be down because I have to send my gear off to get serviced because I lack the proper "Clearance"...

If you ever want to check out the LEV in person, hit me up or see me on a social ride...

I looked up the specs on both and am not really seeing much of a difference in weight.

Resurecting this thread...

Im in the market and If $$$ was no option which post do yall prefer? I like the cable actuation of the Thomson but its not as serviceable as the Reverb. The LEV seems nice but I've read several reviews where folks experienced serious side to side play in the post. It still seems that the LEV>reverb but what about the Thomson? Any first hand experience? Likes/dislikes? Thanks

I really like my specialized command post blacklite. Been riding it over a year with zero problems.

My command post has been great. I have the version with the gold collar and the gold stanchion. Its cable actuated like the rest of the command posts and has been super reliable thus far- I weigh 235 and ride pretty rough and it hasnt shown any signs of grief. 

The only thing I have seen with the command posts is collet damage from users letting the seatpost "snap" or "slam" into position. According to specialized you have to "ease" the seatpost into its adjustment position to avoid any breakage. 

hudsontp wrote on 12/09/13 at 2:04am:


The lev is extremely finicky to set up. Not getting the knarp and housing and ferrule all situated out of the gate is going to be host to several problems.

teamdicky wrote on 12/26/13 at 4:21pm:



Of course it was for you, pro.