Al P
Well-Known Member
After waiting almost 1 1/2 years, my seatpost has arrived. Being a Kickstarter project, I can't complain too much because the folks at Redshift sent many progress reports along the way. As it turns out, it was worth the wait.
The seat post came attractively packaged, solidly and securely so that it was impossible for it to get banged around. That's a plus. A comprehensive instruction sheet is easy to follow, with diagrams. Another plus. They also include a second, smaller spring for those who would like to have a stiffer suspension beyond the limits of the installed spring. It is designed to fit right inside the installed spring making it simple to add in. A nice option.
The spring and parts within the post are simple to remove and replace, although I doubt if that will ever be necessary.
Setting it up was straightforward, except that all the measurements and the two hex head clamp screws are metric. Living in the US I had to make do with an SAE Allen wrench that was almost a perfect fit and got the job done without destroying the screws. Interesting that you also adjust the seat angle with those two screws. At their instruction I put a light coating of grease on the post to avoid seizing up over time, although I have never done that with any other seatpost. Another interesting feature is the magnetic "fender" that covers the rear part of the spring mechanism and protects it from tire splash, something I haven't seen on some other brands. I also like that the spring itself is contained within the post and not exposed.
I made some preliminary adjustments and attached it to the Aurora, then a short ride down the driveway and to the first bumps I could find. The seatpost I replaced is an inexpensive XLC I bought a few years ago. It helped, but there is a vast difference between that, and the Shock Stop. The comfort level is much better with the SS. I made a couple more seat angle adjustments which made the ride even more comfortable. Now I'm ready for a real ride, which will have to wait until tomorrow because it's just too cold here today.
So at first glance I am really happy with this seatpost. By the look of its construction, I believe it will last for many years. It has a five year warranty.
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The seat post came attractively packaged, solidly and securely so that it was impossible for it to get banged around. That's a plus. A comprehensive instruction sheet is easy to follow, with diagrams. Another plus. They also include a second, smaller spring for those who would like to have a stiffer suspension beyond the limits of the installed spring. It is designed to fit right inside the installed spring making it simple to add in. A nice option.
The spring and parts within the post are simple to remove and replace, although I doubt if that will ever be necessary.
Setting it up was straightforward, except that all the measurements and the two hex head clamp screws are metric. Living in the US I had to make do with an SAE Allen wrench that was almost a perfect fit and got the job done without destroying the screws. Interesting that you also adjust the seat angle with those two screws. At their instruction I put a light coating of grease on the post to avoid seizing up over time, although I have never done that with any other seatpost. Another interesting feature is the magnetic "fender" that covers the rear part of the spring mechanism and protects it from tire splash, something I haven't seen on some other brands. I also like that the spring itself is contained within the post and not exposed.
I made some preliminary adjustments and attached it to the Aurora, then a short ride down the driveway and to the first bumps I could find. The seatpost I replaced is an inexpensive XLC I bought a few years ago. It helped, but there is a vast difference between that, and the Shock Stop. The comfort level is much better with the SS. I made a couple more seat angle adjustments which made the ride even more comfortable. Now I'm ready for a real ride, which will have to wait until tomorrow because it's just too cold here today.
So at first glance I am really happy with this seatpost. By the look of its construction, I believe it will last for many years. It has a five year warranty.
ShockStop Endurance Suspension Seatpost
The Shockstop Endurance Suspension Seatpost offers superior shock absorption no matter the terrain and no matter the bicycle. Perfect for gravel, road, mountain, and e-bike applications.
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This seatpost is great. The larger bumps are much cushier than my previous seatpost and you don't feel the smaller ones at all. I have an upright riding position, and that has not changed. The reach is also as it was before. I like this enough that I will probably order another one for my other bike, but at a backers discounted price. $229 MSRP does seem like a lot, but this one is very well made, and the design is well-thought out. From all the email updates I received during the manufacturing process, a lot of work went into the design and testing. Redshift seems to be a reputable company.
