billboat10
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Would a suspension seat tube be better
Would a suspension seat tube be better
I don't know- I'm dealing with similar problems- I was told by folks at LBS that multiple hand positions will definitely help prevent numb hands. I bought but haven't put on Jones Loop H Bar handlebars so that I can ride more upright, I hope it helps because I can't do a whole lot more to my bike.It's a compromise either way. Bike seat isn't a car seat or sofa. Your weight is distributed between seatbones, hands and feet.
Softer seat - sinking deeper, discomfort on longer riders. Wider seat - interfering with downstroke. Upright position - more pressure on the butt. Lean forward - more stress on hands and possible back problems.
Some of this will not be applicable to your MTB. Ex., you won't get really upright position because handlebar is "wrong". Try replacing the seat. Cloud 9 is popular (I think they have 2 models now, newer is slightly better).
Which size C9 did you get? For my weight their website suggests the 12" x 12" seat, but that seems huge.A combination of suspension seat post plus the spring mounted seat such as the cloud-9 can do wonders to your butt.
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I have been using body float and C9 seat and on some terrain it can be as good as my full suspension ebike. Recently, I have a simple telescoping suspension seat post on a new bike and I just changed the seat to C9. It made a whole lot of difference and I will not use body float this time since it feels adequate already.