|   suspension seatpost or carbon post? | speed856
Jan 14, 2004 4:12 PM | | My hardtail is a little too stiff for me and I need something to take a little edge off sharp bumps. Is there a carbon post that will help this enough or what susp. seatpost is best? |
| Neither--go TI | Mike C
Jan 14, 2004 9:34 PM | | I use ti layback posts on all of my hardtails, be they mtb, ss, road, or cx. Super complaint, instantly noticeable, and very light. Plus, they add a touch of class to any bike and have a lifetime warranty.
See/buy them here: http://www.airborne.net/eready/janette/store/compdetail.asp?sku=AB-SP-MTB-400
Worth every penny, IMHO.
Good luck.
MC |
| The post Mike C is showing makes sense and is priced well. ... | Bikeless Rider
Jan 15, 2004 7:03 PM | | ... I'm a big fan of Airborne stuff, and owned a Lucky Strike myself. Since that post has a very light looking head, and weighs 266gm in a 27.2, it's no doubt sturdy enough to avoid bending at the seat collar like some do (had that happen with a Syncros Ti 27.2 on a Bontrager, even though it had a steep 74 degree seat angle). Airborne is clearly going for comfort with the layback bend vs cheezy light wall thickness, typical of the way they do things. If the post itself is not comfortable enough, don't give up, there are many saddle choices that can compliment a post like that, to add even more comfort. If all else fails, the Rock Shox suspension seatpost is pretty good and not too heavy. They are heavier than the Ti post option by far though, even using a comfortable saddle with the Ti, and I don't like the way they change the saddle to pedal height, esp on technical terrain. |
| I'd go suspension post..... | Jaybo
Jan 16, 2004 10:13 AM | | Better yet, a FS bike. I think a ti seatpost is nice but won't give your tail the relief you are seeking.
Jaybo
PS I know, I have tried it on a HT. |
| neither | laffeaux
Jan 16, 2004 11:59 AM | | Learn to lift your butt off the saddle when you're about to hit a bump. When you're downhilling your butt should not be on the saddle at all. |
| good idea, so would you say... | bikerboy
Jan 16, 2004 6:24 PM | | the best way to train yourself to stay out of the saddle would be to take your saddle off the seatpost. That should keep just about every man's butt up in the air. |
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