Question about seat post

[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!

[donnambr]

I have a suspension seat post that came with my Breezer. After riding on it for 5 months nowl I can say for certain that it is not my cup of tea. I just got a reasonably priced Thomson elite (strong!) seatpost off eBay and will put it on just as soon as I can swing a B-67. For me, pedalling is less efficient with suspension seat posts.

[Bad JuJu]

I've changed seatposts on a couple of the bikes I've owned, for a variety of reasons--cracked post, needed more offset--and it was a snap. Takes some fiddling to get your seat back to the place where you want it, but worth the trouble if your current seatpost isn't treating you right.

[DDH]

Well, DH tightened the tension on the post so it didn't give as easily. My ride was much, much better!!! I even gained 1 mph in my speed with the wind blowing 20-25 mph. I am hoping that fixed the problem and it wasn't just me having a better day. Guess I will find out after I have ridden regularly for a little while. Lets keep our fingers crossed.

[RoadRaven]

A suspension post is great (I think) for mountain bikers.

Alot of comfort/hybrid bikes have them and often new-to-cycling riders, or those who will ride at low speeds around town seem to have them.

My mother has a suspension post on her hybrid and couldn't imagine anything else.

I have ridden it once and immediately hated it.

It depends what type of cycling you want to do. Look at the pros who do your type of cycling, or the type of cycling you are aiming for and see if they use suspension seat posts or not and that may guide your choices.

Ultimately, your bike is about you. If you like the suspension seat post, if you have a comfortable ride on it - then maybe thats what you should have.

The seat post is less likely to cause discomfort than the angle of your seat - get that right first.

Good luck