I tried a suspension seat post on my hard tail mountain bike for 3 rides. I really hate it.
  • It feels like a trampoline when I hit rocks & tree roots
  • The bouncing sometimes dislodges my feet from my platform pedals
  • I think the trampoline effect causes "butt-steering", making the bike difficult to control
  • I suspect that the suspension robs some of my pedaling power when I'm pushing hard uphill

The blasted thing is coming off before my next ride.