Question about seat post

[DDH]

My new bike has a suspension seat post on it. What do you girls think about these? I seem to be having a problem with my girlie parts going numb, and I am getting a cramp (charlie horse) in my hip on occasion. DH transferred my seat over from my mountain bike to the new bike. I did not have any problems with the seat before the new bike, which makes me wonder if the suspension on the seat is maybe causing a problem.
Now I know that the new bike will take some getting used to but since I have the same seat I thought that would aliviate any problems there.
I love this new bike, but I know I have some kinks to work out with it, until the fit is really good. I'm wondering too, if the suspension (with my weight) is bad for adjusting my seat height. Seems like we get it to the right height, while sitting still, but when I get home from a ride my knees hurt just a bit.

Just curious what you girls think.
I need help quick, if I want to ride 50 miles on her at the end of the month.

[Cassandra_Cain]

Hi...

I had one of these types of seat posts on a hybrid bike some time ago. At the time it seemed ok, now for road riding I can't imagine using one.

Hmmm, if you weren't having problems with the seat before on the old bike, but now are with a new bike and suspension post...then it sure sounds like the post isnt working out for you.

Another possibility is just that the bike fit is not ideal. That can cause a lot of problems. You said the seat starts ok then slides down, so I dont know if that's a problem with the post or inherent in the design.

Maybe try the new bike without the suspension seat post. It would be a good place to start.

[madisongrrl]

I posted this link for mtbdarby because she is in the market for a suspension seatpost. But you might want to check it out also. I looked at a few random reviews (out of curiosity) and there were some people who actually were more uncomfortable with their suspension seatposts.


http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/suspension_seatpost/

[7rider]

My flat bar road bike had a suspension seat post. It didn't cause me pain, but I gave it the nickname "Power Sucker" as it robbed power from my pedalling. I removed it, as I got a great deal on a carbon seatpost from my LBS. A million times better without it.

- edit, I think also with a suspension seatpost, you kind of have to set the seat a bit higher than you might normally, to account for compression of the post when you sit. I'm not sure, but you may want to get the fit checked at your LBS. (or...just toss the post for a rigid one).

[Denise223]

Hi Everyone!

originally posted by Regina My flat bar road bike had a suspension seat post. It didn't cause me pain, but I gave it the nickname "Power Sucker" as it robbed power from my pedalling. I removed it, as I got a great deal on a carbon seatpost from my LBS. A million times better without it.

I just checked the specs of my bike & find that I have a suspension seat post (alloy)....
"Power Sucker"!! <<-- Exactly!!

That explains (at least one reason) why my pedaling "doesn't feel" as efficient as (I think) it should.

Can I put a different seatpost on my hybrid?

Thanks!

Peace & Love,

Denise

[7rider]

Can I put a different seatpost on my hybrid?

Thanks!

Peace & Love,

Denise

I don't see why not.
You just have to make sure the diameter and length are the same so it will fit the seat tube. That info should be written on your current seatpost.

[Denise223]

Thanks Regina!