I got this one from AccordNSX. If you can find one, it's going to
either be on the forums or Ebay or a private seller, basically. Mine
was $212 shipped and then the stuff I got was $104, so total $316 and
change. Still not bad, I think. If you can find one, snap it up. Best
for the price, in my opinion.
As far as the seat goes, I didn't want the KH at first. I wanted the
Torker LX and then convert it to air later, Miyata style. However, upon
talking to UDC, the Torker requires the Torker post, which then requires
quite a bit of shimming to get it out to the Summit's large inside post
diameter, which is 29.2mm. The Torker post is 25.4. They advised
against this in order to maximize the strength of the unit. A small
post and a big frame that are held together with a big shim or a number
of small shims is not the way to go, I guess. The GB4 post was the
same. The best route to go is the KH post, at 27.2mm and that requires
the KH seat. My previous experience with the KH was not pleasant. I
felt that it had too much curve to it and I thought I would like a
flatter seat. So I got the Fusion in order to either be able to easily
shave foam off the ends or do an air conversion later. However, the
cover seems to make it feel softer and the shape seems more forgiving.
I don't think I'm going to be touching the foam for a while. It feels
fine. I really don't know how else to compare the two seats, because my
time in the standard KH seat was so limited.
What I do remember of the old KH seat was the handle and how it didn't
feel good on my fingers and how it would bend too easily. This has been
remedied with the new seats. The shape on the underside is now much
easier and comfortable on the hand and the amount of bend has been
drastically reduced.
I think the seat and the $15 extra is well worth it. I haven't actually
taken it off yet, but if I do later, I will post some more comments. If
anyway has any more experience or info regarding how the KH and Fusion
seats compare, please share. I would like to know as well.
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