Suspension seatposts- are they worth a punt?

[Blue Hills]

I had one that came on a nice dale (fast city bike) of mine - eventually it bust and I just went to a solid one. Can't say I missed it any more than the short travel front suspension. I like to keep things simple these days.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

I use a Suntour SPX 12 on my commuter, takes the sting out of potholes etc.

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Another vote for the Suntour, I have one on both my MTB's they just take the sting out of the spine cracking jolts, I have also tried a Ultimate USE Vybe Alloy Suspension Seatpost but I didn't like it as much as the Suntour, if your after a 27.2mm one I have the USE available.

 

[carvelos]

I use a Suntour SPX 12 on my commuter, takes the sting out of potholes etc.

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that looks more affordable, how much sticks out on the bike frame if it was inserted all the way down?

 

[ColinJ]

that looks more affordable, how much sticks out on the bike frame if it was inserted all the way down?

If you'd have to put it all the way down, then your bike is probably too small for you?

This is how much seatpost I need showing on my bike...

 

[carvelos]

If you'd have to put it all the way down, then your bike is probably too small for you?

This is how much seatpost I need showing on my bike...

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Good thought but the issue is the suspension mech takes up some space that needs to be about the same as what is protruding from my frame with my rigid setapost already otherwise it will be too tall for me. I am 6'3" and the frame is 23" and fits me really well

 

[keithmac]

that looks more affordable, how much sticks out on the bike frame if it was inserted all the way down?

11cm between the seat rail and the shoulder on the seat post.

Pictures a bit crap..

 

[carvelos]

11cm between the seat rail and the shoulder on the seat post.

Pictures a bit crap..

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Thank you so much, for your pic which is not crap at all, I will meaure my post when I can see it tomorrow
carlos

 

[LJR69]

Can't you just stick a Beano comic down your pants like the good ol' days

 

[oldworld]

I had one, just a simple spring really. In the end it pretty well fell apart from wear.
I replaced it with a solid one and only then realised I'd been bouncing up and down like a Pogo stick.
I'm sure an expensive one would be much better.

 

[Blue Hills]

I had one, just a simple spring really. In the end it pretty well fell apart from wear.
I replaced it with a solid one and only then realised I'd been bouncing up and down like a Pogo stick.
I'm sure an expensive one would be much better.

mine, that came on an expensive bike, gave up the ghost in the end.
Have never missed it.
Waste of time for most purposes I think.
suspension shoes anyone?

 

[my_key]

too heavy imo

 

[Drago]

Learning to position yourself correctly and to read the terrain is far more effective than a squidge post, and doesn't cause compromise when riding on other surfaces.

 

[dan_bo]

Just buy a good carbon seat post or get a brooks saddle. Maybe both.

Brooks saddle on an MTB? Only if you want castrating.

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Learning to position yourself correctly and to read the terrain is far more effective than a squidge post, and doesn't cause compromise when riding on other surfaces.

Arse off the saddle, weight on the pedals at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock works for me fine when I want to go over bumps, tree roots, badly filled in roadworks trenches, low kerbs etc. Allow the bike to move around when it wants to and you don't need suspension.

 

[Drago]

Arse off the saddle, weight on the pedals at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock works for me fine when I want to go over bumps, tree roots, badly filled in roadworks trenches, low kerbs etc. Allow the bike to move around when it wants to and you don't need suspension.

Indeed, and if people can't read the surface ahead then they're only a heartbest away from being an organ donor anyway.