Are suspension seatposts worth it?

6 Reasons To Use Suspension Seatposts A suspension seatpost both absorbs bigger hits as well as damping vibrations coming up from the road. The less strain your body experiences when you ride, the fresher you will feel at the end of the day… or, the longer you can ride!

Do bike suspension seat posts work?

A shock-absorbing seatpost is one of the easiest ways to make your bike more comfortable. By either moving up and down or simply flexing, the best road bike seatposts can help reduce the effect of rear-wheel impacts, minimising vibrations through the main contact point, the saddle.

What is the best bike seat suspension?

Kinekt 2.1 XL2 Aluminium Bike Suspension Seat Post. Cane Creek eeSilk. Redshift Shockstop Suspension Seatpost. Suntour NCX Suspension Seatpost. Schulz Unisex Adult G. Satori Animaris Bike Suspension Shock Seatpost. Satori Harmony Bike Suspension Seatpost.

How do I know what size seat post I need?

Different bicycles require different diameter seatposts. To find out the diameter of your seatpost, you must remove the seatpost from the bicycle frame and look for the size, which is stamped just below the “Minimum Insert” line toward the bottom. The number will be a three-digit number (such as 26.8 or 27.2 or 31.6).

How long do gel saddles last?

We have learned both the foam and gel on a saddle begins to deteriorate after about 12 months of normal use. We aren’t really sure what constitutes “normal use” but the fact of the matter is the foam and gel begin to break down over time. The manufacturer recommends changing the saddle at least every two years.

Is a saddle with a hole better?

Why do some saddles have a cut-out? Central grooves or cut-outs in cycling saddles not only help to alleviate soft tissue pressure in the genital area for riders but can also help to reduce the pressure on the perineal area (men) or the pubic bone arch (women).