Shock absorbing seatpost to protect frame

conrad101

Hi

Over a year ago I had a weld done to repair a crack in the join between the seatpost tube and top tube. I used a company specialised in bicycle welding and they did a superb job. I am aware that many don't like the idea of repair welding aluminium but the weld remains perfect and this beautiful frame is a special one which I want to keep.

As a preventative measure, I am looking to know if shock-absorbing seatposts, help not only with user comfort but in reducing the stresses on the frame as well?

Can anyone also suggest recommendations for shock-absorbing seatposts? Hopefully not very expensive ones.

Many thanks!

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cooldad

They are horrible things.

fenix

Fatter tyres would be a much better option...

conrad101

Thanks! So seatposts and what they are made of, is not so important in terms of either shock being transferred to the cycle, nor much for the user ride?

I suppose a different saddle won't make much difference either?

apreading

Many years ago, I had one of these: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... -09-33996/

It was actually pretty good for several years, right up until it snapped on Sherwood Pines 'red' route. The result was the top part along with my saddle falling off the bike and me having to carry it in my backpack while riding stood up all the way back to the visitor centre where I bought a cheap fixed seatpost.

I kinda missed it since, because I still rode a hardtail, but didnt miss the extra weight. I didnt miss it enough to bother buying another one though.

Have just bought a full suspension bike though, so no need now!

trekvet

It would only take the shock off the frame that it wasn't transferring to you, ie. absorbed by the spring. I had one, had a spring in it. Weighed a lot, gave a better ride, but when out of saddle it came up too so got in the way of work, but perhaps OK for touring. AS already said bigger, certainly rear, tyre would help, and I have 25 on rear run at 85psi (may try 80) and it comfier than 23 at 100.