REDSHIFT ShockStop Suspension Seatpost for Bicycles

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The Cane Creek Thudbuster is probably the most widely used and recognized suspension seatpost on the market.

Air-spring suspension droppers—of which there’s really only one, the PNW Coast—is just like any other dropper post, for the most part. I’ve been suffering from some knee pain recently from a noncycling incident, and thus have been spending a little more time seated while pedalling than I may have liked.The Shockstop post isn’t necessarily necessary - it’s a luxury item at its core - but that’s not to say it’s without performance benefits.

The small unweighted saddle height increase needs a slight adjustment when mounting up for the first time. A seatpost with more deflection will reduce the fatigue on your body as it protects you from harder jolts like unexpected potholes or dirt road corrugations. Ergon’s CF Allroad Pro Seatpost is not without its quirks, but it wholly delivers on its promise of providing comfort over the long haul. In addition, the dropper functions as expected with the right speed and power, and I’m guessing it will be as reliable as the Bachelor that we tested.You'll need to remove the seatpost from the bike frame (mark your existing seatpost height with a bit of tape before you remove it so you can replace it easily), and look for a number like 27. More recently—as in the last couple of years—suspension seatposts have seen a resurgence, with new designs coming out every few months. If you know the make, model, and year of your bike, you may be able to look up the seatpost diameter online. The forward position of the seatpost allows you to ride with proper aero bike fit on a standard road bike, letting you ride faster and more comfortably. If you’re riding a bike with 4 to 5-inch wide tyres, those tyres are likely deflecting 30-60mm over bumps, which means that the benefits of a suspension seatpost are significantly reduced.