Decathalon Suspension Seatpost?

[Hudson1984]

Hi all, anyone used/use one?

I've been steadily upping my miles in the last couple of months and my poor bottom is hating me for it!!

bike fit is fine, upgraded my bib shorts (which has helped) and tried a variety of saddles but still, 90 mins into a ride I feel like i'm cutting circulation off to my bottom. Getting out of the saddle on descents helps but of course I'd like to be comfortable so wondered if this would help.

I'm not a racer, I'm not looking to be a racer. My main aim is to do some sportives in the coming years and months and i'm really just keen to complete them and not require surgery after!

I've seen the offering from redshift but I don't really want to jump into a £200 purchase unless I'm sure it'll make a difference.

 

[fossyant]

The only one I can see is £25 ? Or do you mean a dropper post ? How often are you riding - this makes a difference. If it's 90 minutes once a week, then yes it will hurt.

 

[Drago]

A boing post won't help if you have a saddle fundamentally unsuited to your buttocks.

 

[Hudson1984]

A boing post won't help if you have a saddle fundamentally unsuited to your buttocks.

perfect, that's what I was after really.

I'll get a proper saddle fit in that case. We've a specialized store near by that has all the posh gubbins to see how bottom interacts with saddle. Perhaps that's the better option, I mean of course I've done seat bone measurements (in store and at home) but it's never really gotten me anywhere so looks to be more the shape rather than width. But if the boing won't help that's one thing ticked off that I won't explore. Thanks

 

[roubaixtuesday]

perfect, that's what I was after really.

I'll get a proper saddle fit in that case. We've a specialized store near by that has all the posh gubbins to see how bottom interacts with saddle. Perhaps that's the better option, I mean of course I've done seat bone measurements (in store and at home) but it's never really gotten me anywhere so looks to be more the shape rather than width. But if the boing won't help that's one thing ticked off that I won't explore. Thanks

If interested and the right seatpost size, I have this for sale

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/cane-creek-thudbuster-suspension-seatpost-27-2mm.299449/

 

[si_c]

perfect, that's what I was after really.

I'll get a proper saddle fit in that case. We've a specialized store near by that has all the posh gubbins to see how bottom interacts with saddle. Perhaps that's the better option, I mean of course I've done seat bone measurements (in store and at home) but it's never really gotten me anywhere so looks to be more the shape rather than width. But if the boing won't help that's one thing ticked off that I won't explore. Thanks

Often a case of getting the right saddle, I can get on with most - but some saddles give me ungodly aches - the Bontrager saddle that came with my Domane is one such.

You may well find that a saddle with a pressure relief channel works well if you haven't already tried one and if getting a saddle fit through a shop, make sure they will lend you various saddles to make sure that you can actually see if they help or not.

Lastly, your fit could well be completely wrong - if you're getting a sore arse after an hour or so having tried multiple saddles it's going to be this, I found that moving the saddle forward a touch and lifting the handlebars 5/10mm can make a big difference as this will rotate your hips backwards and put more pressure where it's supposed to be and not have you leaning forward and putting pressure where you're not meant to.

Edit to add: if you find a saddle that works for you, buy several, keep a stock of them as the manufacturer will inevitable change the shape of it or stop making it.

 

[Sharky]

Getting out of the saddle on descents

I do lift my bum off the saddle on descents and use my legs to cushion the bumps, bit it's the ascents when I really get out of the saddle.

If you don't have discomfort for the first hour, then the saddle is probably ok. When riding longer distances, your legs get increasingly tired and you tend to sit more heavily on the saddle, causing the soreness. Best if you stick to the 90 minute range and very gradually increase the distances over time.

Good luck

 

[figbat]

I occasionally used to get ‘intimate’ numbness and I eventually tracked it down to how I put on my padded shorts. If I pull the legs up and ‘bunch’ the pad into place I’ll then get numbness if in the saddle for a long time. I now make sure not to overdo the pulling up of the legs and all is fine.

 

[T4tomo]

those redshift posts are aimed at gravel riding where you are constantly on a rough surface. if its predominantly road riding, getting the right saddle (which can be a holy grail search) is the best approach.

 

[Vantage]

Never mind that specialized saddle measuring crap. Just get a real saddle. Made from leather. Your ass will thankyou for it.

 

[Ian H]

As most people here will know, recommending a saddle is a mug's game. Miles on the bike will help.
Identify which part of the saddle is causing discomfort. Then either adjust it to reduce the pressure at that point or look for a differently shaped saddle. Remember that saddle height and position over the bottom bracket are important, followed by reach and height of the bars.