| Re: Newbie needs help
On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 19:58:24 +0000, Darin McGrew wrote:
> IME, a suspension post is just "a chance of breakage where there was none
> before", especially for a heavier rider (e.g., the OP, who wants to lose a
> few dozen pounds). It didn't really improve my comfort (either before
> breaking, or immediately after breaking).
> --
To be honest, I've never used one, I use a sprung Brooks Flyer saddle
instead. I've heard rants and raves about them, including yours--I'd tend
to agree with you, but a quick look at the local LBS shows the majority
of "hybrids" coming with the offending posts. If they work they
work--since so many of today's frames are harsh and overbuilt, perhaps a
good thing. If they do break, then a rigid replacement post is quite
affordable.
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