Suntour NCX

[Dominique Séguier]

I use a small extension cable to connect to my u-lock - not much against a pair of pliers but it will prevent a walk-off. It is only a $70 post anyway, not the end of the world if it is taken, the cable is enough protection for me. Besides, I ride a skinny seat, not likely they'll want that! haha

This is the cable I use (the 53mmx5mm size) :

http://www.amazon.com/Onguard-Akita...43019993&sr=8-1&keywords=bike+seat+lock+cable

I U-lock through my rear wheel (you don't need to put it through the frame since the rear wheel is already inside the frame), and then have a heavy steel braided abus lock that I lock my front and frame through. The Abus lock I just got - it is a beast, but long and pliable enough to throw around my shoulder which is nice.

This is the abus lock - got it almost half this price from rei outlet online:

http://www.amazon.com/Abus-Steel-O-...d=1443020218&sr=8-8&keywords=abus+steel+chain

Do you know the Zefal Lock'n Roll system ? It's a clever system to lock the seat post. You lock the seat post as usual and if you want to unlock it, you have to put the bike upside down.

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[mrgold35]

I'm new to the Rad Power Bikes family and just purchased two RadRover ebikes for the wife and I. I also added the Suntour SP12 NCX seatpost I found on eBay (350mm with hard tension spring). It didn't come with a dust cover; but, I ordered the Cane Creek Thudbuster dust cover and that fits perfectly over the Suntour. Extremely dusty in New Mexico and I mostly wanted to hide the Suntour from the snatch and run types (also have the OnGuard Akita bike cable on the seat).

I'm 6'3" and +270lbs and the Suntour with the hard springs can handle me with zero problems when riding the rough dirt trails. I adjust to the stiffest setting and have fun with the bike.

 

[tomjasz]

Best purchase ever. Found mine from German site and with bad Euro, a steal. Around $70 delivered and with spare spring. https://www.bike-discount.de/

 

[Dominique Séguier]

The best purchase I've ever made for my bike and for my back. Many streets in Paris are made of old cobblestones, my bike is a hardtail so you can imagine.

 

[tomjasz]

I've been doing for the Zefal for my seat post only. It looks like a good solution. I live in a very quiet and safe small city, but seats are stolen. Retail prices of my seat and post are nearly €192. It can disappear very quickly. Thank you for that post!