Why Suspension Seatposts Are The ULTIMATE Comfort Upgrade!
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 Published On May 8, 2021

Here is my completely over-the-top resource outlining the best suspension seatposts.

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BEST Spring Suspension Seatposts (affiliate links send me a small commission for my work):
- Kinekt Spring Post - 25.4, 27.2, 30.9, 31.6mm - https://amzn.to/3xIRJWj
- Kinekt Carbon Lightweight Post - 27.2mm - https://amzn.to/3eb5PrH
- Redshift Shockstop - 27.2mm (shims available) - https://amzn.to/3tkl5qp
- By.schulz G.2 - https://amzn.to/3tthIgX
- Cheap SR Suntour NCX - 27.2mm - https://amzn.to/33rkcC1
- Cheap SR Suntour NCX - 30.9mm - https://amzn.to/3uvWi45
- Cheap SR Suntour NCX - 31.6mm - https://amzn.to/3b8RTwj

BEST Elastomer Suspension Seatposts (affiliate links send me a small commission for my work):
- Cane Creek 50mm Thudbuster - 27.2mm - https://amzn.to/3nXvMOE
- Cane Creek 50mm Thudbuster - 30.9mm - https://amzn.to/3nZY6A6
- Cane Creek 50mm Thudbuster - 31.6mm - https://amzn.to/2Q6kHi0
- Cane Creek 90mm Travel - 27.2mm - https://amzn.to/3xToDDI
- Cane Creek 90mm Travel - 30.9mm - https://amzn.to/3xQD3Vf
- Cane Creek 90mm Travel - 31.6mm - https://amzn.to/3exa7Km
- Cane Creek 20mm eeSilk (what I currently use) -

BEST Dropper Suspension Seatpost (affiliate links send me a small commission for my work):
PNW Coast - 30.9, 31.6mm - https://amzn.to/3vF0uPe

Microbac seatpost lab test: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/fi...
University of Exeter cycling vibration study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/...
GravelBikes' field vibration tests: https://gravelbikes.cc/category/tests

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0:00 - Intro
0:49 - 6 Reasons To Use Suspension Seatposts
2:30 - 4 Reasons To NOT Use Suspension Seatposts
3:14 - Damping & Deflection
3:57 - Dangers of High Vibration Exposure
4:53 - The Three Different Seatpost Damping Systems
6:29 - The Two Different Seatpost Designs
7:17 - Seatpost Field Testing Data
8:21 - How To Choose The Suspension Travel
9:07 - Best Spring Seatposts
11:09 - Best Elastomer Seatposts
11:51 - Best Dropper Suspension Seatposts
12:38 - Summary

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