Ordered some new parts, got a question...

[Thatperson]

I ordered a new mirror for my bike and also got a new seat post. I got one with the suspension in it and was wondering if anyone else has anything like it. I couldn't find any reviews about it. I got this one here. Let me know if it was a mistake. I'll let you know how it works when I get it Wednesday.

http://www.amazon.com/M-Wave-Alloy-...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1241995590&sr=1-1

 

[bluegoatwoods]

A few people here sing the praises of suspension seat posts. I figure I'll give it a try sometime, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

But I doubt if you've made a mistake. I'll bet you'll like it.

 

[azbill]

I had one of those..
it worked adequately
that's a good price, I think I paid 25

 

[Thatperson]

I don't expect it to be like riding a full suspension bike, I'm just looking for a little bit smoother ride.

 

[Mountainman]

should do that

I'm just looking for a little bit smoother ride.

should do that

ones that I know who have them on their bikes
seem to like them

anyTHING that helps a little can't hurt a whole lot

as we ride those THINGS

 

[darwin]

Every lil bit helps with a bicycle and going over bumps you definately notice the seat post giving way, plus with suspension forks your getting the best you can do in the suspension dept.

 

[Alaskavan]

I have one like it (mine's from Nashbar), on my Trek. I'm not impressed, but perhaps I just don't have enough body weight.

 

[bamabikeguy]

Everybody knows there is an Allen's head adjustment at the bottom of the post, correct?

There is no way to stop the slight swivel on a suspension seat post, its is barely noticeable.

But combined with the 12" Cloud Nine saddle I like it. On my bike I have the saddle pushed back on the post as far as possible. I adjust that Allen's adjustment about 3/4 "soft/counterclockwise" most of the time.

I was thinking about splurging on the air shock (Amazon says $51 plus shipping, my bikeshop says $45 plus tax):

http://www.amazon.com/Origin-Bicycl...s&qid=1242026336&sr=1-17#moreAboutThisProduct

Until I read the review under the item description:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, but will it last?, May 10, 2009
By Alan Darlington "computer guy" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
I bought this with my new Novara Bonanza mountain bike a year and a half ago. It works well and looks nice. It uses air suspension, and I did have to buy a special pump to keep it pressurized.

It is now losing pressure daily, sometimes in as little as an hour. I expect that the seals are shot. Looks like more money to get it fixed or replaced. Sigh...

So I think I'll pass on that, let some other MBer be the guinea pig.

 

[fetor56]

Test a few from a bike stores before u buy over the internet....some are better that others(and cost less)
A friends is much more expensive than mine yet doesn't feel as good,& has a horrible twisting sensation from excess swivel.

 

[bluegoatwoods]

I had never heard of the "swivel" factor before. Maybe I could live with it if it were minor.

But it sounds like a drag.

I'm glad I'm reading this thread. One more example of how helpful discussion can be.