Kindshock i950 vs Rockshox Reverb (+ is it ok to buy in US?)

dubcat
dubcat Posts: 754
edited January 2011 in MTB buying advice
Hi,

I was going to buy a Rockshox Reverb adjustable seat post but a colleague told me he has tried a whole bunch and recommends the Kindshock i950. I will be honest, I have never heard of Kindshock. Does anyone have any experience of these? Would you buy the Kindshock or the Rockshox?

I don't know if this matters but I will be buying im the US as i have a business trip there next week. For an adjustable seat post, which I guess will need servicing, is this ok to do in your opinion or should I pay the extra and just buy in the UK?

Thanks
Dub
2010 Specialized Rockhopper
2012 Bianchi Infinito

Comments

  • cavegiant
    cavegiant Posts: 1,546
    If buying the i950 buy in the UK. They need servicing occasionally and you want an intact warranty.

    No idea on the RS, could be interesting
    Why would I care about 150g of bike weight, I just ate 400g of cookies while reading this?
  • dubcat
    dubcat Posts: 754
    FYI it's the i950-r
    2010 Specialized Rockhopper
    2012 Bianchi Infinito
  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    Dubcat wrote:
    FYI it's the i950-r
    It's exactly the same as the i950r from pureracing/superstar
  • dubcat
    dubcat Posts: 754
    yah i sussed that out last night after googling around a bit. Hmmm.. I wonder how it compares to the rockshox reverb.
    2010 Specialized Rockhopper
    2012 Bianchi Infinito
  • I'm stuck between the same two choices (although both UK) and at the moment, I'm preferring the idea of the Reverb. Simply due to Rockshox's experience in manufacturing - and sealing - products based on similar principles. The reverb is out of stock anywhere that has it at a good price though.
    Previously: '96 GT Avalanche + RS Mag21, '97 GT LTS 1, '02 Specialized Enduro Comp, Ellsworth Id Custom Build. '05 Klein Palomino Maverick Custom Build, '09 Specialized Rockhopper Expert

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