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Anyone got experience of suspension seatposts? (slrpnk.net)

submitted 1 month ago by oeuf@slrpnk.net to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca

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I recently electrified my beloved steel tourer, and the extra speed combined with worsening road surface in my area is making me want a bit more comfort. Getting older might be a factor as well 😛

Has anyone tried suspension seatposts? Are they effective? Are there any downsides, besides a small amount of extra weight?

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[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I tried a seat post suspension once but didn't like it. It changes your distance to the crank slightly during up/down movement and felt awkward to me.

But then again I don't enjoy front or rear suspension for road bikes for the same reason: that the steering geometry changes with the compression of suspension and alters your turning while in the turn.