How does a Thudbuster work?
The Thudbuster works by compressing along the exact opposite path — down and rearward — absorbing force at the same rate. This results in a natural suspension feel without being overly active, and allows for more travel without compromising pedaling position.
What is the difference between a Thudbuster ST and LT?
The Thudbuster LT comes with a Medium elastomer pre-installed with different weight elastomers available for purchase separately. The Thudbuster ST comes with a Medium elastomer Pre-installed and a Soft and Firm Elastomer included in the box–Extra Soft and Extra Firm elastomers can be purchased separately.
Are bike suspension seat posts any good?
A suspension seatpost is a great comfort upgrade, as it will both absorb bigger hits, as well as dampen vibrations coming up from the road. This essentially means you’ll feel fresher at the end of a long ride. For anything slow and off-road, you cannot beat a spring-damped seatpost.
Do seat suspension posts work?
Suspension seatposts provide a cost-effective way to smooth out the shocks and bumps in the road or track, without the need to buy a 2nd (3rd/4th) bicycle. Big tires offer a lot of cushions, but due to their large surface area can seriously slow you down on the roads.
Does suspension seat post work?
Suspension Seatposts The advantage of a suspension seatpost is that it will help absorb big hits and other impacts from the ground below, allowing you to pedal through bumps while also reducing the fatigue on your body. Suspension seatposts have been measured to be multiple times more effective than any rigid seatpost.
Do carbon seat posts make a difference?
A good seatpost is the key to achieving a comfortable ride. That’s because along with your tyres, seatposts actually make up the bulk of your bike’s comfort – in fact, according to the data available, a well-designed carbon seatpost flexes at a rate 100x greater than a steel frame.
Are carbon seatpost worth it?
By having a set spring rate, a heavier rider will enjoy a more comfortable ride, while a lighter rider will feel more vibration and big hits. Carbon seatposts also perform much better with more exposed seatpost (2x more flex), which hands the better performance to taller riders.
Should I buy the thudbuster St?
If you’re a commuter, e-bike owner, bike packer, weekend adventure rider, or a bike is your main/only form of transport, and you want to add some affordable compliance and comfort to your steed, then the Thudbuster ST is something you should seriously consider. This is CaneCreek’s 4th generation Thudbuster ST (Short Travel) suspension seat post.
What do you think of the thudbuster?
Overall, I’ve been very impressed by this latest generation of the Thudbuster. I’ve never needed the full 50mm of travel but found the medium elastomer offered just the right balance of damping, insulating against intrusive low-level vibration and bigger bumps alike.
Is long travel thudbuster any good?
Not as good as full suspension but as close to it as you can get. I have used Long Travel Thudbusters, Rockshox, White Bros Air, and Nitropro Gas, and none give the travel or the smooth ride of a TB LT in the rough stuff.
What type of linkage does the thudbuster St use?
The Thudbuster ST uses a simple linkage design with a centre damping elastomer that is interchangeable depending on rider weight (but also terrain) offering 50mm of travel.