Folks,
Where or how can I get a suspension seatpost?
I have a 26’’ DM Ringmaster frame which takes a 25mm post, currently with a
Viscount saddle.
I really want suspension for comfort over long distance rough offroad rides.
Please help,
Stu Swift, Cambridge, UK.
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Re: Suspension Seatpost
Hi,
You may have problems finding a suspension post with that small of a diameter.
However, this is how I adapted a 27.2 mm post for my MUni:
I bought a Rock Shox suspension post, which consists of an inner aluminum tube
inside the outer seatpost tube, with elastomers that sit at the bottom of the
seatpost, below the bottom of the inner tube. The bottom of the post is threaded
to accept a screw that pretensions the elastomers.
I took the post apart and sawed off the bottom of the outer tube at the maximum
length that would fit in my MUni and not hit the tire. I then had the tube
tapped to fit the pretension screw. The elastomers were no longer effective with
a shortened post length, so I replaced them with a spring from a Manitou brand
front fork shock. Manitou brand seems to fit better than other types.
This setup works incredibly well, and I can ride all day without having a
sore rear end.
Cheers,
Kris.
— stuart@camcontrol.co.uk wrote:
> Folks,
>
> Where or how can I get a suspension seatpost?
>
> I have a 26’’ DM Ringmaster frame which takes a 25mm post, currently with a
> Viscount saddle.
>
> I really want suspension for comfort over long distance rough offroad rides.
>
> Please help,
>
> Stu Swift, Cambridge, UK.
>
> Ps. Red Bull 24 was GREAT fun ! Thanks to Sarah for organising.
>
>
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Share what you know. Learn what
> you don’t.
>
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Re: Suspension Seatpost
— George Peck <gpeck@arctic.net> wrote: Re:>
> Kris, i just about popped for a spring to replace the elastomers in my USE
> post. I was curious about how well it would work and i am glad it worked for
> you. What about noise. Does the spring work against the tube wall ?
I don’t get any noise as long as everything is well greased
>
> Another mod to consider is loading the center of the spring with elastomeres.
> I don’t know where you would get them, and i don’t know what the effect on the
> action would be…but it might be worth trying
I thought about this, but it didn’t prove necessary, at least for me. You can
get different weights of springs; I weigh about 145 lbs and have a medium
weight spring.
>
> But overall, the spring is the way to go. It is sturdy, tunable, and allows
> for a shorter seat post. Maybe you could find someone your way to make a
> couple of dozen for sale.
>
You can buy replacement springs at any Manitou dealership. I tried Rock Shock
and Marazochi brands too and Manitou brand springs seemed to fit the best.
Cheers,
Kris.
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Re: Suspension Seatpost
Stuart
> Where or how can I get a suspension seatpost?
Most bike shops will sell you a USE one and they have a 25.4mm dia shaft. They
also sell shims to fit what ever you want. They will even sell a reduced length
one if you ask. I had to because my legs are a little bit short, but I would
have thought that you would be ok.
> I have a 26’’ DM Ringmaster frame which takes a 25mm post, currently with a
> Viscount saddle.
I had to get an adapter plate welded up. I will send you a picture if you
would like.
> I really want suspension for comfort over long distance rough offroad rides.
Mine was fitted to the 700c that was at the race on Saturday/Sunday.
Cheers
Roger
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