Are suspension seat posts any good?
Suspension seatposts can prolong comfort in the saddle, smooth out rough and bumpy terrain, and even help prevent back injuries. There have been various contraptions to suspend and cushion bike saddles since the dawn of cycling. However, many of them had a reputation for being, well, contraptions.
Can you cut seat posts?
A seat post can be shortened as long as the new size respects the minimum insertion length of the seat post. If you cut the seat post too much, you risk damaging the seat tube.
How much does it cost to cut off a seatpost?
I agree with @ojs answer on point (1), you can just cut it with a hacksaw but with the exception of point (2) “the common consensus seems to be at least 5 cm of insertion” – the standard minimum insertion mark on a seatpost is 100mm, double this.
How does a suspension seat post work?
A suspension seatpost will greatly increase the amount your seatpost can flex. This reduces the transfer of high-frequency road vibrations from your bike to your body and dampens the impacts of big hits from the road (such as bumps and potholes). The result is a smoother ride and (sometimes) less physical fatigue.
Is a dropper post suspension?
The dropper works quickly and smoothly, while the suspension element takes out the worst of the hits. All posts give 40mm of suspension travel, and there’s a choice of lever styles too. Ours comes with the Drop Bar Lever, which is designed to sit in the drops just below the brake lever/shifter.
How does a suspension seat work?
What is a Suspension Seat? The term suspension seat comes from the liner suspended between the steel frame. As the occupant moves up and down, the liner gives, preventing the body from constantly hitting against a hard surface such as those found in stock seats.
How effective are seatposts at damping shock?
– Straight seatposts (carbon, titanium & aluminium) are worse at damping shock than setback seatposts. – The Cane Creek suspension seatpost was surprisingly not as effective at mitigating road buzz as two carbon seatposts. Microbac Laboratories collected data on many of the newer flex seatpost models.
What is the redshift shockstop suspension seatpost?
The Redshift ShockStop suspension seatpost is an internal coil sprung suspension seatpost that operates on a four-bar linkage system and promises to smooth out the rough stuff and reduce fatigue. The ShockStop provides 35mm of tunable suspension in a fairly minimal, subtle design, meant to blend seamlessly with the aesthetic of modern gravel bikes.
What size seatpost do I need for a shockstop suspension?
The Shockstop suspension seatpost is only available in one size at the moment—27.2mm in diameter and 350mm long. I tested it on a 30.9mm seat tube with a shim and it worked fine.
What is a suspension seat post?
In a nutshell, suspension seatposts typically offer a 10-50mm of travel by way of an internal coil, elastomer, or air spring system. Here are the three main types of suspension seat posts on the market: