The KS Southpaw Alloy Under-bar Remote Lever is a dedicated 1x drivetrain cockpit upgrade designed by KS Suspension to mimic the natural ergonomics of a left-hand thumb shifter.

Product Overview

The Southpaw was among the industry's first purpose-built under-bar dropper remotes. It occupies the space vacated by front derailleur shifters, allowing mountain bikers to lower their saddle without shifting their hand position or compromising their grip on technical terrain.

Key Features

• Drivetrain Optimized:
  Strictly intended for 1x setups; it cannot be used alongside left-hand front derailleur shift levers.
• Cable-Actuated Versatility:
  Although branded for KS dropper posts, its standard mechanical cable setup makes it fully universal. It easily activates alternative mechanical dropper posts from brands like Brand-X, OneUp, or Fox.
• Dual Cable Anchoring Options:
  Available in both Traditional layouts (the cable head or barrel end sits inside the remote paddle) and Universal/Direct layouts where the raw wire clamps directly to the lever.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: KS Suspension (Kind Shock)
• Material: Forged, CNC-machined 6061 aluminum alloy paddle with corrosion-resistant stainless steel hardware.
• Mounting Profiles:
  • Standard 22.2mm hinged handlebar clamp variants.
  • Direct-brake integration setups including SRAM MatchMaker X, Shimano I-Spec II, and I-Spec EV.
• Tension Tuning: Features a built-in integrated barrel adjuster to eliminate cable slack instantly without tools.
• Approximate Weight: ~40 grams depending on the direct mount style chosen.

This remote lever is a perfect upgrade for mountain bikers looking for precision, ergonomics, and compatibility with a wide range of dropper post systems.