We’d definitely suggest watching the video on Cane Creek’s website as we did, and we fully disassembled the seat-clamp system. Saddle installation is different than most posts. The post is available in three sizes-from 27.2mm to 31.6mm diameter with optional shims for There are extra-soft and extra-firm inserts available separately. Most of their models use elastomer springs instead of coil springs and the ST uses a big, square elastomer positioned in the middle of the parallelogram-shaped head with an innovative cut-out middle section for varying elastomer inserts that are set up for soft, medium and firm rides depending on rider weight and preference. The Thudbuster line of suspension posts have been around for over 20 years. The three dots in the insert show this as the medium. See the insert in the middle? That’s removable to insert a firmer or softer option. THUDBUSTER ST The Thudbuster ST uses a unique dual-elastomer system. We took all three on a ride that had bumps, busted pavement and even rutted off-road sections, and all three improved the ride. They all have very different designs but similar ideas on how to tame the bumps in the road. We’re looking at three of the top choices on the market: the Cane Creek Thudbuster, Redshift ShockStop and Kinekt 2.1. “We took all three on a ride that had bumps, busted pavement and even rutted off-road sections, and all three improved the quality of the ride.” It doesn’t add as much weight or complexity (or expense) as a full-suspension bike, but they can make a huge difference in your comfort on rides. One good solution for this is a suspension seatpost. Many commuter bikes come with a suspension fork with enough travel to ameliorate some of the shock to your hands, but that leaves you with a sore derrière from the saddle. With aluminum hardtails still one of the most frequently relied on for the majority of entry-level e-bike models, many e-bike commuters we’ve spoken to are still searching for a better balance in speed and comfort. If you commute to work on a bike, ride long distances, or have less-than-stellar pavement to ride on, unless you have a full-suspension bike, your ride can be a pain in the you-know-what.
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