suspension seatposts?
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suspension seatposts?
I am not opposed to the idea, and I am not condemning them. I just do not understand what they are for.
My take on suspension is that it is supposed to increase your control on the bike by keeping your wheels in contact with the ground. I can not see a benefit to a suspension seatpost other than comfort. as to the downsides they seem like they would add weight, and it also seems to me that you might get some bob under heavy seated pedaling. Although I have seen some pretty sweet bikes with the suspension posts on them (Buzzbomb's being the most memorable).
Can some of you suspension seatpost fans help me out? Do they add some level of control?
I ride a hardtail, and I am sincerely curious about them.
My take on suspension is that it is supposed to increase your control on the bike by keeping your wheels in contact with the ground. I can not see a benefit to a suspension seatpost other than comfort. as to the downsides they seem like they would add weight, and it also seems to me that you might get some bob under heavy seated pedaling. Although I have seen some pretty sweet bikes with the suspension posts on them (Buzzbomb's being the most memorable).
Can some of you suspension seatpost fans help me out? Do they add some level of control?
I ride a hardtail, and I am sincerely curious about them.
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
Comfort......just like in sprung saddles......nothing more....
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Well, if you can keep your butt on your seat it increases traction. The suspension keeps bumps from bucking you out of your seat.
So yes, a suspension seatpost can improve your riding. It improved mine.
Of course, some are better than others. I ride a thudbuster which moves you down and back instead of bobbing up and down.
So yes, a suspension seatpost can improve your riding. It improved mine.
Of course, some are better than others. I ride a thudbuster which moves you down and back instead of bobbing up and down.
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Of course, some are better than others. I ride a thudbuster which moves you down and back instead of bobbing up and down.
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Yep, it's about comfort. It will let you stay seated for a lot of small stuff so you can keep hammering away, but you are still riding a hardtail, and need to come out of the saddle for the bigger stuff... I've been doing a few epic XC rides this summer, ranging from 60 to 100 miles (total mileage roads + trails), and my setup is super comfortable.