Seat post suspension

[Marceltt]

Hi fellow riders , does anyone have any suggestions on a seat post suspension on our ridge riders ? Thanks

 

[tomjasz]

Suntour NCX
seat posts. As good as those selling for twice the price.

 

[Marceltt]

Suntour NCX
seat posts. As good as those selling for twice the price.

How long have you had yours

 

[Paul Auclair]

Hi fellow riders , does anyone have any suggestions on a seat post suspension on our ridge riders ? Thanks

Cane Creek Thud-Buster or the Body Float Suspension Seat Post are two great options!

You will need a 27.2 to 30.9 shim to make either of those models work.

 

[tomjasz]

How long have you had yours

6 months, found it for around $70, with a spare spring. From a German reseller. Tried a cane creek and others told me they were comparable. I didn't find that true, for me at least.

 

[tomjasz]

Cane Creek Thud-Buster or the Body Float Suspension Seat Post are two great options!

You will need a 27.2 to 30.9 shim to make either of those models work.

Careful with seat and shims on aluminum seat tubes. They can split.

 

[Marceltt]

Careful with seat and shims on aluminum seat tubes. They can split.

What can split ?

 

[Marceltt]

What can split ?

Also I just measured my post only is set 2 1/2" high for my pedal comfort. Not sure if that's enough room for one of these suspension posts.

 

[J.R.]

Also I just measured my post only is set 2 1/2" high for my pedal comfort. Not sure if that's enough room for one of these suspension posts.

I own Thudbuster LT and BodyFloat, the BodyFloat requires 4 inches and Thudbuster more than that. I posted a pic of the TB here: Thudbuster / Body Float

 

[tomjasz]

What can split ?

Sorry the seat tube.

 

[Dominique Séguier]

Hi fellow riders , does anyone have any suggestions on a seat post suspension on our ridge riders ? Thanks

I put a Suntour NCX on my Electra, six months ago. That's really efficient, it gives you the confort you don't have with a hardtail bike. My old bike says thanks.

 

[Marceltt]

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I put a Suntour NCX on my Electra, six months ago. That's really efficient, it gives you the confort you don't have with a hardtail bike. My old bike says thanks.

How much space in height does it go. I'm short and only have 2 1/2" of seat post up from my frame ?

 

[Marceltt]

How much space in height does it go. I'm short and only have 2 1/2" of seat post up from my frame ?

Also how do you like your seat ?

 

[Dominique Séguier]

Also how do you like your seat ?

I 'd say that it goes 3 ½".
I like my Brooks saddle if it's what you asked. It's not a soft seat and it has to be made by riding and riding again. But once it's done it's a pleasure.

 

[Marceltt]

I 'd say that it goes 3 ½".
I like my Brooks saddle if it's what you asked. It's not a soft seat and it has to be made by riding and riding again. But once it's done it's a pleasure.

Can you measure the height of the suspension suntour ncx height ? Thanks

 

[Dominique Séguier]

Can you measure the height of the suspension suntour ncx height ? Thanks

I'll do it tomorrow.

 

[Marceltt]

I'll do it tomorrow.

Ok

 

[Dominique Séguier]

Can you measure the height of the suspension suntour ncx height ? Thanks

I measured it : the height of the Suntour is 4 ½". I hope it helps.

 

[Marceltt]

I measured it : the height of the Suntour is 4 ½". I hope it helps.

Thank you. I think I can't use any as it brings my seat hieght to high. I may have to stick with just a cheap straight post suspension

 

[tomjasz]

Thank you. I think I can't use any as it brings my seat hieght to high. I may have to stick with just a cheap straight post suspension

A good shop can reduce the length of the seat tube. I've done my own, if you're nervous find a custom shop, wouldn't cost much. Wouldn't damage the bike either.