Suspension seatpost for mountain biking?

Asked by: Angela Maldonado

Is a suspension seatpost worth it?

A suspension seatpost is a great comfort upgrade, as it will both absorb bigger hits, as well as dampen vibrations coming up from the road. This essentially means you’ll feel fresher at the end of a long ride. For anything slow and off-road, you cannot beat a spring-damped seatpost.

What does a suspension seatpost do?

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.

Do shock absorbing seat posts work?

A shock-absorbing seatpost is one of the easiest ways to make your bike more comfortable. By either moving up and down or simply flexing, shock-absorbing seatposts help reduce the effect of rear-wheel impacts, minimising vibrations through the main contact point, the saddle. Your derriere will thank you.

Can you add seat suspension to a bike?

Seat-post suspensions are very popular with electric bikes, and they can be added to our bikes without any issues. These devices reduce the bumps transmitted to the saddle while riding and significantly improve the comfort of the bike.

Are carbon seatposts more comfortable?

That’s because along with your tyres, seatposts actually make up the bulk of your bike’s comfort – in fact, according to the data available, a well-designed carbon seatpost flexes at a rate 100x greater than a steel frame.

Do dropper posts provide suspension?

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. Other options are the Loam Lever which can sit up near your stem, or the Puget, which is for mountain bike stuff.

What is a suspension post on a bike?

“This suspension seat post offers a built-in spring coil and damper. This helps absorb more vibration while riding, leading to a more comfortable, stable ride.”

How do you adjust a suspension seatpost?

Quote from video: There as it. Goes. And so there is most the play has gone there. But you also want to test to make sure that the saddle still goes down smoothly.

Are spring saddles good?

I generally recommend a sprung saddle for anyone who rides with upright posture on mostly paved terrain. They are simpler to set up, require no special maintenance, and are a nice complement to the wide, soft tires that most upright bikes have.

What is a dropper seatpost?

A dropper post, commonly referred to as a dropper, is a replacement for your bicycle’s seat post and allows for quick adjustment of saddle height without requiring you to get off your bike or even stop moving. Most droppers work through cable actuation, although there are a handful of electronic/wireless posts.

Can you shorten a suspension seatpost?

If the post cannot be slid all the way into the frame due to an obstruction it can be cut down to shorten it. As long as the minumum length is inserted into the frame you will be structurally safe. You can buy a shorter post of course.

How do I adjust the zoom on my seatpost?

Quote from video: Where you can adjust to adjust the stiffness of the suspension. So when you turn it to clockwise. Um you're tightening it which means you're making the suspension more firm.

Do carbon seatposts break?

carbon seatposts not only break from being run very high, but also from being run low, because the flex is in in a smaller area, i had an easton post do this.It wasn’t a catastrophic failure just a crack. I’d leave the carbon posts on the road bike and stick with a 7075 or 7005 mtb post, two bolt.

How long do carbon seatposts last?

For example, Canyon recommends that you replace their carbon handlebars and seatposts every 3 years. They also recommend that you replace their carbon forks every 6 years or after a crash.

Can you put a carbon seatpost in a steel frame?

Condensed answer: A carbon seat post can be installed in a steel frame but has to be covered in a thin layer of carbon assembly paste. The carbon assembly paste serves two purposes – it increases the friction between the seat post and the seat tube while also protecting the parts from corrosion.

Do bike seat springs work?

Sprung saddles don’t affect seat height, but they don’t absorb as many bumps and are only useful with upright riding posture. Neither are popular among competitive cyclists. Both will add roughly $50-$150 and 0.5-1.5 pounds to your bike, depending on what parts you’re starting with.

Can you put a carbon seatpost in an Aluminium frame?

Condensed answer: Before installing a carbon seat post in an aluminum frame, it’s recommended to apply a thin film of carbon assembly paste on the seat post and inside the seat tube to facilitate installation, adjustment, and removal.

How do you adjust a suspension seatpost?

Quote from video: Where you can adjust to adjust the stiffness of the suspension. So when you turn it to clockwise. Um you're tightening it which means you're making the suspension more firm.

What is an offset seatpost?

Offset is the distance between the centerline of the seatpost tube, and the centerline of the clamp area. Shims are often available to adapt a too-small seatpost to a too-large seat tube.

Are setback seatposts more comfortable?

If you are someone who is pushed forward on the rails, a straight post would be the better choice fitting wise. But if you think about a post, there is much more leverage on a setback post which would lead to more flex and potentially more comfort. That’s a good link.

Why do you need offset seatpost?

The zero offset helps to put those folks over the pedal easier. Zero offset posts also work well if the top tube (real or virtual) is longer then ideal. Moving the seat forward reduces the distance between the stem and the saddle.