LIGHTWEIGHT 25.4mm BICYCLE ALLOY SEATPOST SADDLE STEM 300mm LONG

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This makes them an especially compelling component option for lengthy bikepacking trips and long-distance touring. Lightest of those, most comfortable and by far the best head design of this lot, a simple and very user friendly 2 bolt design that is easy and quick to adjust precisely.

Wheels, saddles and handlebars are all items that cyclists love to upgrade - and understandably so, they all impact ride quality, comfort and speed. While most seatposts are made from aluminium, carbon fibre seatposts are usually lighter and can absorb some road / trail vibrations. But ultimately it would be tough to say that any of them outperformed the other by any serious margin. Concerted efforts have been made in recent years to further squash out the road buzz that can translate to fatigue over long miles.

If a measured diameter differs, it can be assumed that the correct diameter is the standard one that most closely matches the measured diameter. As such, they provide more support off the top, and only become active when pushed (or when bumped). Designed with touring, commutes, and e-bike trips in mind, it features 50mm of travel—up from 33mm on the original Thudbuster ST—to smooth out bumps and bounces on multi-surface rides. These are rods with an increasing diameter from one end to the other, with a scale noting the diameter in standard sizes. After sustaining a serious back injury in 2016, I had to pay close attention to the well-being of my lower back.

This handy PDF from Cane Creek outlines the differences between the two versions of the Thudbuster ST. One of the WordPress updates seems to have removed labels on picture galleries (where more than one picture is placed side by side). This emphasis on premium materials, along with the post’s minimalistic design, means the eeSilk weighs in at less than 300 grams–a comparable weight to many performance alloy seatposts.

or, if you have a saddle with an open channel, then you can adjust it from the top that has an hex key so it's better), obviously it's not so critical for a personal bike as once the saddle position/angle is set, you rarely have to touch it again. The safest way to determine this is to measure (I like to say that one good measurement is better than a thousand expert opinions 🙂 ).

If you don't feel your bike needs to be any more comfortable, and you're not fussed about 100 grams, then aluminium seems like a smart choice. The ShockStop provides 35mm of tunable suspension in a fairly minimal, subtle design, meant to blend seamlessly with the aesthetic of modern gravel bikes. However, whilst you can always cut a seatpost that's too long, you can't add to the length if it's too short. Suspension seatposts can also extend the amount of time you’re comfortable in the saddle by absorbing persistent small bumps and vibrations that come from gravel roads, doubletracks, and trails.We inspire and inform through original bikepacking routes, stories, and coverage of the gear, news, and events that make our community thrive. It’s relatively firm (depending on how you tune it) and the real benefit comes in to play with larger bumps. Rear lights can be a bit of an issue when it comes to an aero post, although many brands now offer adaptors that allow for the shape. Note the fact that this one is carbon, so you’d want to protect it with Shelter or helicopter tape if you use it with a seat pack. But Enve has built its reputation on more than just making objects for those preoccupied with reducing the weight of their bikes.