Suspension seats

Gazbangwallop
Gazbangwallop Posts: 27
edited September 2007 in MTB buying advice
Hi all.

After some advice about Suspension posts and if they are girly?!

I have a hard tail and am after some protection for my poor behind!

Any ideas on make/model?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    thudbuster.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Gazbangwallop
    Gazbangwallop Posts: 27
    was after abit more advice than that really?!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    get one.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Gazbangwallop
    Gazbangwallop Posts: 27
    hmm.. any one else>?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    well lets put it like this. there are not many sus seat posts out there. the thud buster is about the best IMHO. i have tried it i have ised it and i would recomend it to anyone.

    is it girly who cares.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Gazbangwallop
    Gazbangwallop Posts: 27
    The reviews say it has parrallel / backwards movement rather than up and down. Is this an issue?
  • brasso
    brasso Posts: 203
    Does it matter how it works as long as it does?
    '08 Stumpjumper FSR Pro
    '04 Allez Sport

    When we wake up in the morning, we have two simple choices. Go back to sleep and dream, or RIDE.

    The choice is yours...
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    i found it matched what my legs were doing. as oposed ti a down and forward motion from the others.

    it also kept the distance to the crank axle similar ie the back ward motion and the down did not reduce the seat to crank distance as much.

    TBH you dont really notice after a while.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Gazbangwallop
    Gazbangwallop Posts: 27
    want asking how it worked i wanted to know if being pushed back on your seat was an issue instead of up and dwon
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    and i was not telling you how it worked. i was descibing how it felt.

    ie less like a low seat and more like a correct seat height.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Gazbangwallop
    Gazbangwallop Posts: 27
    i was replying to "brassos" answer reg. how it worked. thanks
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    another thought for you. a fully what happens to the seat? it moves bck and down. :wink:
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Gazbangwallop
    Gazbangwallop Posts: 27
    i have a GT pro hardtail so looking for a bit of comfort. I apprieciate your answers. What model Thud buster is best?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Sorry was a few years back when i had it.i just went on the LBS's recomendation.

    but i will have a look about and see if i can find the same.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • brasso
    brasso Posts: 203
    edit: Sorry last post on thread was a little unintentionally abrupt, a result of a long day and too much beer.

    The Thudbuster LT got the gold award in WMB this month . The USE Sumo XCR Carbon Shokpost was also recommended. Both score 9/10.

    The post moderne Bracer MT got the value award.

    hope this helps

    edit: All in 27.2mm as your other thread on seat post diameter
    '08 Stumpjumper FSR Pro
    '04 Allez Sport

    When we wake up in the morning, we have two simple choices. Go back to sleep and dream, or RIDE.

    The choice is yours...

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