Yes, get rid of it. You will save yourself weight, aggrivation & pain. When I got back into riding, I started on a Trek hybrid w/ a suspension seat post. Once I got rid of it, the bike fit me much better & I was less fatigued after my rides. Shortly after I got rid of the hybrid seat, tires, and eventually the whole bike followed. However, that bike got me into cycling, so I'm thankful for that.