Which suspension post for a comfort upright bike

[Gionnirocket]

I bought an SR Suntour seatpost from AliExpress.
Very good quality and what a difference!

I used to have this cheap one that's similar to Zoom suspension seat post and it is a lot smoother.

76.76US $ 24% OFF|SR SUNTOUR NCX Bike Suspension Travel Seatpost 350mm/400mm*27.2/30.9/31.6mm Bicycle Seat Post Tube|Bicycle Seat Post| - AliExpress

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83.07US $ 35% OFF|SR Suntour NCX Bike Suspension Travel Seatpost 350mm * 27.2/28.6/30.0/30.1/30.4/30.8/31.6/33.9 Bicycle Seat Post w/ Case|Bicycle Seat Post| - AliExpress

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I've been considering getting one of these for a while now.
My problem is that I currently have my seat post as low as it will go and I'm comfortable with the seating position... any higher and I get neck/back strain.
If you wouldn't mind (or anyone else that has one : ) would you mind taking a measurement from the locking ring to the seat rails in the lowest allowable position?

 

[antboy]

I've been considering getting one of these for a while now.
My problem is that I currently have my seat post as low as it will go and I'm comfortable with the seating position... any higher and I get neck/back strain.
If you wouldn't mind (or anyone else that has one : ) would you mind taking a measurement from the locking ring to the seat rails in the lowest allowable position?

I was running into the same problem. I found the ShockStop had the shortest minimum extension at 90mm from seat tube to seat rails.

Cross Core + RedShift Stem

Just added a Redshift stem (100mm +6 degree) to my Cross Core that I put 600 miles on in the first 5 weeks. I wish I had added this from day one because it is a great addition for all the following reasons. 1. Works! This is not a front suspension so don't expect it to be, but it really dampers...

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I couldn't find info on the Suntour, but eyeballing it in a couple of videos/photos online I was guessing about 110-120mm.

 

[Gionnirocket]

I was running into the same problem. I found the ShockStop had the shortest minimum extension at 90mm from seat tube to seat rails.

Cross Core + RedShift Stem

Just added a Redshift stem (100mm +6 degree) to my Cross Core that I put 600 miles on in the first 5 weeks. I wish I had added this from day one because it is a great addition for all the following reasons. 1. Works! This is not a front suspension so don't expect it to be, but it really dampers...

electricbikereview.com

I couldn't find info on the Suntour, but eyeballing it in a couple of videos/photos online I was guessing about 110-120mm.

THANKS!
That's actually lower than my entry level spring loaded seat post that came with the bicycle measuring in at 108mm
My current one really isn't that bad and I definitely feel myself riding the spring on bumps... But as with all toys we just have to keep playing and upgrading

 

[Taylor57]

Suntour for 85 bucks delivered from Ali Express

 

[Gionnirocket]

Suntour for 85 bucks delivered from Ali Express

Ok!
But now you need to take the minimum extension measurement I requested!!

 

[Taylor57]

Ok!
But now you need to take the minimum extension measurement I requested!!

Oh, Im sorry Rocket. I missed the request. What exactly do I need to do?

 

[Taylor57]

Ok!
But now you need to take the minimum extension measurement I requested!!

Does this help?

 

[Gionnirocket]

No rush...
But if you can measure from the post lock to the seat rails when extended to its minimum as in this example measuring in at 90mm

 

[Taylor57]

No rush...
But if you can measure from the post lock to the seat rails when extended to its minimum as in this example measuring in at 90mm

3.5 inches?

 

[Gionnirocket]

Does this help?

Thanks!!!... You're faster than I
If I'm reading it correctly it looks to be about 3_5/8 inch or 92mm

 

[BlackHand]

Just another endorsement for the Kinekt. It can be gotten at 25% discount pretty often which brings it from exorbitantly expensive to just expensive.

My lower back pain disappeared the day I installed it. After that it was just a matter of dialing in the firmness. As my co-worker said when I told him how much it was: "it's still cheaper than the chiropractor."

Like steve_rolfeca I went back to my stock saddle which is now perfectly comfortable with the Kinekt. I ended up using 1 spring firmer than my weight class as there was more travel than I needed with the installed spring.

 

[Taylor57]

Just another endorsement for the Kinekt. It can be gotten at 25% discount pretty often which brings it from exorbitantly expensive to just expensive.

My lower back pain disappeared the day I installed it. After that it was just a matter of dialing in the firmness. As my co-worker said when I told him how much it was: "it's still cheaper than the chiropractor."

Like steve_rolfeca I went back to my stock saddle which is now perfectly comfortable with the Kinekt. I ended up using 1 spring firmer than my weight class as there was more travel than I needed with the installed spring.

Not haven tried out a Kinekt, it appears my Suntour moves very similarly to the Kinekt-more back and forth as opposed to straight up and down? I know I like my Suntour so much, I ordered 1 more to put on my Sport...

 

[BlackHand]

Not haven tried out a Kinekt, it appears my Suntour moves very similarly to the Kinekt-more back and forth as opposed to straight up and down? I know I like my Suntour so much, I ordered 1 more to put on my Sport...

Well, it's a parallelogram config but the horizontal movement is pretty minimal compared to the vertical travel: something like 1 cm of lateral to 3.5 cm of vertical travel.

I was planning on getting the Satori or Suntour, but when I needed to order the prices were significantly up on those and I wasn't willing to wait weeks/months to get one from Asia.

Ended up paying $65 more than the Suntour was going for on Amazon but had the Kinekt 36 hours later. I was able to return the $100 saddle I was testing so I figure it's a wash.

Glad the Suntour is working for you!

 

[tomjasz]

Suntour for 85 bucks delivered from Ali Express

Recent orders from Aiexpress stores have been even slower than usual. One needs to be mindful buying from those stores. Counterfeit parts are VERY common.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

High air volume tires like the Schwalbe Super Moto X (run at 30-35 psi) and Kinekt post will make a world of difference.
Kinekt is a bit more expensive but it is easily serviceable, highly adjustable and has minimal horizontal movement compared to others.
We may see new posts in the coming years but for now, Kinekt is the most compliant system out there.

 

[Gionnirocket]

Recent orders from Aiexpress stores have been even slower than usual. One needs to be mindful buying from those stores. Counterfeit parts are VERY common.

Hey Thomas... How would you recognize a counterfeit Suntour?
Aliexpress has a pretty good policy for a full refund if you can prove items are not authentic.
And lately things have gotten better with shipping. I've received recent orders in as little as 10 days and at most 20 days with the average pretty much in the middle.
But I agree.. You do need to be careful and understand the risk of shopping there.

 

[Taylor57]

Hey Thomas... How would you recognize a counterfeit Suntour?
Aliexpress has a pretty good policy for a full refund if you can prove items are not authentic.
And lately things have gotten better with shipping. I've received recent orders in as little as 10 days and at most 20 days with the average pretty much in the middle.
But I agree.. You do need to be careful and understand the risk of shopping there.

Mine may be counterfeit but it's a heck of a lot better that the pogo stick I bought from Satori early on...

 

[Gionnirocket]

Mine may be counterfeit but it's a heck of a lot better that the pogo stick I bought from Satori early on...

There's a lot of sh1t on Amazon too and I avoid shopping there unless time is a factor.
In the end... Most EVERYTHING is coming from China whether it's making a few stops in the USA first or not is a minor detail.

 

[AHicks]

Mine may be counterfeit but it's a heck of a lot better that the pogo stick I bought from Satori early on...

I think a lot of us learned that lesson the hard way. I know I did!

 

[tomjasz]

Hey Thomas... How would you recognize a counterfeit Suntour?
Aliexpress has a pretty good policy for a full refund if you can prove items are not authentic.
And lately things have gotten better with shipping. I've received recent orders in as little as 10 days and at most 20 days with the average pretty much in the middle.
But I agree.. You do need to be careful and understand the risk of shopping there.

There are great resellers on aliexpress. I always review the feedback and have found ratings to be typically honest. Sadly fellas go there and make orders without carefully vetting the reseller. I buy from Aliexpress stores when I can't find on USA reselle. I'm ALWAYS willing to pay a premium to USA sellers if they have the product I need/want.