Just took a test ride on the Thudbuster ST - what a delight. It takes all the small jitters and bumps away, and greatly diminishes the impact of the big ones. On a rigid heavy bike like the Turbo, with only the tires to cushion your butt from the road, the extra layer of padding and damping was greatly welcomed. I didn't find any sensation of bobbing up and down with it, which some have reported with the Long Throw version - this one is well-suited for the street.
This is the Short Throw version of the Thudbuster, and appropriately, it comes in black, with three black rubber blocks. While I had it apart to switch it from the Hard rubber to the Medium, I drilled the hole for the seat light wire. It's about 3/8" of metal thick there, so be prepared - start with a pin punch, drill a 1/16" pilot hole and then the final one. Drill the holes perpendicular to the top surface.
While fiddling with the seat, I noticed that the three red LEDs seem to be pointing at different angles - middle one straight back, and the outside ones angled off to the sides. A nice little touch for best visibility.
My back tells me that the TB-ST is well worth the $140, and on a high-tech-looking bike like the Turbo, it even looks good.
This is the Short Throw version of the Thudbuster, and appropriately, it comes in black, with three black rubber blocks. While I had it apart to switch it from the Hard rubber to the Medium, I drilled the hole for the seat light wire. It's about 3/8" of metal thick there, so be prepared - start with a pin punch, drill a 1/16" pilot hole and then the final one. Drill the holes perpendicular to the top surface.
While fiddling with the seat, I noticed that the three red LEDs seem to be pointing at different angles - middle one straight back, and the outside ones angled off to the sides. A nice little touch for best visibility.
My back tells me that the TB-ST is well worth the $140, and on a high-tech-looking bike like the Turbo, it even looks good.
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