LEKI Health Trek 2000, S-M Air Ergo AS, S-M CorTec AS & M-Antishock Replacement Lower Section
Product code LESECL42 - Gold Anodized
£21.95
Description
LEKI Code: LESECL4214 mm Lower Section450 mm LengthGold AnodizedClassic Lock (CLA)16/14 mm SectionProduction Era: 1997–2003
Few sections in the LEKI spare parts range carry as wide a compatibility footprint as LESECL42. The Health Trek 2000, S-M Air Ergo AS, S-M CorTec AS, M-Antishock and a substantial range of companion poles from the 1997–2003 production era all share this same 14 mm, 450 mm, gold anodized lower section — poles that accompanied a generation of walkers across the Lake District, the Peak District, and the gentler gradients of the South Downs long before the Speed Lock era began. LEKI's Classic Lock (CLA) lever mechanism kept those poles securely locked for hundreds of thousands of kilometres of collective use, and this replacement section keeps them walking. Finished in gold anodized aluminium (colour code 035), this section matches the distinctive finish used across the full CLA range of this era. The Classic Lock lever clamp applies clamping pressure directly to the outer wall of the lower section — the correct 14 mm diameter ensures the lever achieves full clamping force without overtightening. Undersized sections result in lever slip and undersized adjustment range; oversized sections prevent the lever from fully closing. Sold as a single section.
► Full Technical Specifications
| LEKI Spare Part Code | LESECL42 |
| Article Code | 81 01 01 14 0450 35 |
| Section Position | Lower — tip end |
| Section Diameter | 14 mm |
| Printed Length | 450 mm — check this on your existing section before ordering |
| Section Profile | 16/14 mm |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Finish / Colour Code | Gold Anodized (035) |
| Locking System | Classic Lock (CLA) |
| Construction | Telescopic (Vario) — 3-section |
| Production Era | Approximately 1997–2003. A very wide range of Classic Lock poles from this era share this section specification. Verify the printed length and diameter on your existing section before ordering. |
| Sold As | Single section |
► Compatible Poles & Fitting Guide
This lower section is confirmed compatible with the following LEKI Classic Lock (CLA) trekking poles. Always verify the printed length and diameter on your existing lower section before ordering.
✓ Health Trek 2000 — identified from confirmed article codes within the 1997–2002 range
✓ S-M Air Ergo AS / S-M Air Ergo AS PA — identified from confirmed article codes within the 1997–2002 range
✓ S-M CorTec AS / S-M CorTec AS PA — identified from confirmed article codes within the 1997–2002 range
✓ M-Antishock — identified from confirmed article codes within the 1997–2002 range
✓ Additional confirmed compatible article codes (model names not established from available sources) — 972039, 972033, 972038, 972037, 982156, 982160, 992037, 992034, 992033, 992127, 992038, 002038, 002037, 002031, 002029, 002156, 002131, 002157, 012031, 012029, 012064, 012035, 012027, 022127, 022039, 022040, 022038, 022037, 022031, 022029, 022105, 022035, 982033, 982034, 982037, 982038, 982157, 012012, 012037, 012038
✓ Fitting: Slide the new lower section into the middle section from the tip end. Close the Classic Lock lever clamp and confirm the section holds firmly under hand pressure. The lever should close flush — if it does not fully close, the section diameter may not be compatible with your specific pole generation.
✓ Lever tension adjustment: If the section is loose under normal lever clamping force, tighten the small adjuster nut on the clamp collar clockwise in quarter-turn increments until the lever locks securely. Do not overtighten.
► Not Compatible With
✗ Speed Lock 1 (SL1) poles — Speed Lock introduced a different external lever geometry; CLA sections are not interchangeable with SL1 poles even though both use external levers
✗ Speed Lock 2 (SL2) and Speed Lock + (SL+) poles — later Speed Lock generations with evolved interfaces; not compatible with Classic Lock sections
✗ SLS (Super Lock System) poles — internal twist-lock mechanism; entirely different architecture from the CLA external lever system
✗ Poles with a different lower section specification — must match 14 mm diameter and 450 mm printed length exactly; a section with incorrect length or diameter will not clamp correctly in the Classic Lock lever
BEFORE YOU ORDER — FOUR-POINT CHECK
✓ Printed length: Must read 450 mm on your existing lower section — verify on the printed marking, not by physical measurement
✓ Diameter: Confirm 14 mm lower section diameter — measure with calipers at the widest point
✓ Locking system: Confirm Classic Lock (CLA) — the lever is a hinged metal clip that snaps outward to release. If your pole has a later Speed Lock lever (introduced c.2007) or an internal twist-lock (SLS), this section is not suitable
✓ Construction: 3-section telescopic (Vario) with 16/14 mm section profile — verify the profile and construction type before ordering
Trade Mark of Manufacturer: LEKI
Manufacturer & EU Responsible Person: Leki Lenhart GmbH, Karl-Arnold-Stabe 30, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany
Contact: www.leki.com
