Seat Post Suspension

[steveo]

Hey Everyone,

I recently tried one of these suspension seat post, and i was looking for feedback, recommendations on which one you would recommend at a reasonable price.


here is the one i tried, and was quite impressed!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cane-Creek-ThudBuster-Bike-Suspension-Seatpost-27-2mmx400mm-/351856147253?hash=item51ec42bb35:g:5IsAAOSw8gVX6StS

-steveo

 

[drew12345]

I bought one but haven't mounted yet.

If used, may only come with one elastomer. You may need to buy additional. You also may need shim if not correct size.

 

[Dauntless]

https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=69352&p=1047008&hilit=suspended+seat#p1047008

There's a bigger thread that's not coming up in a search.

 

[spinningmagnets]

I have personally tried the Thudbuster and Suntour NCX models. I was pleased with both, and would not hesitate to get either one of them again...

 

[hemo]

I have 2 Suntour NCX's and they both are quite good. I have had one issue with one of mine after 1500 miles of use and that is the brass internal collars/bushes on the hardened rollers have worn leading to play in the action. So far I have been unable to source direct replacements but have had I set purposely made for me by my machinist brother.

 

[Dauntless]

Ah, got words to broaden the search. What you also think about is just how elaborate a seat you really want. These two threads discuss it broadly.

https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=61177

https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=66660

 

[LewTwo]

I like the Bodyfloat more than thudbuster personally.

had to look that one up. Ouch! that can cost more than some bicycles :?

Reference:http://ridebodyfloat.com/buy-now/

 

[steveo]

Yeah I don't like the cost of decent forks either. It's not for the budget minded for sure but there is more going on there than you might expect. They are infinitely customize-able to your weight/preference. It works great to save your back/butt though over long rides and supposedly makes a difference for the feeling of fatigue from getting jostled by the road.

I really agree with what you posted here, this has a hudge bearing on how long i or anyone else riding the bike can enjoy riding much more.

This is something i felt after a bit of riding with the thudbuster


-steveo

 

[LewTwo]

Yeah I don't like the cost of decent forks either. It's not for the budget minded for sure but there is more going on there than you might expect. They are infinitely customize-able to your weight/preference. It works great to save your back/butt though over long rides and supposedly makes a difference for the feeling of fatigue from getting jostled by the road.

More bad news is I need a 26.8mm seat post. I note that the Bodyfloat is only available in 27.2 and 31.6 mm seat post sizes. Kind of hard to fit on a bike that requires 25.4 or 26.8mm. Seems the Thudbusters are rare in the smaller sizes as well. Good news is I found a used Thudbuster ST in 25.4mm on Ebay. I am going to try to use that with a 25.4/26.8mm seatpost shim and a Cloud9 seat to smooth out the pavement a bit.