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Suspension Seat Post

On: 2010-09-13

Seems to be a good product with lousy user instructions...in that mine didnt arrive with any instruction on installation and adjustment; one sheet of paper would suffice. I figured out on my own that an allen wrench that just fits into the hole in the base of the post lets you adjust the "preload"; that is, back it out a couple turns to loosen it up; turn it clockwise to stiffen it up. As to another review that complained about the post shifting around and needing to screw or bolt it to the seat post tube, that hasnt happened to me with a good, tight installation. If the post or seat are shifting around, something is wrong with the install. This is a good product in search of a set of good user instructions; hence only 4 stars. For the price, Id recommend it to anyone looking to improve the "butt factor" of their ride; just clue them in on how to properly adjust it. *Dont* back the adjusting nut all the way out. Its very good when paired with a saddle thats comfortable for you.

Great aftermarket seat stem

On: 2010-06-12

I have a Schwinn Solotaire 700CC bike and my fat fanny saddle would not fit on the seat stem as it was shaped in a "7" so I had to get a plain, old straight stem. This stem did the trick for my bike and my fat fanny seat. My ride is now smooth over all sorts of bumps with the shock system. Well worth the money. Would highly recommend if you need a new suspension seat post to replace a "7" configuration stem.

Good Seat Post.....Drill To Set Secure

On: 2010-04-04

I purchased this suspension post last summer locally for more than what its being offered for here on Amazon. In fact a lot more. Too bad I didnt find it here first. The M-Wave suspension post is actually an amazingly solid product for the price. At just under a food long it should be enough for just about anyone to find a comfortable range in comfort and pedal travel. The suspension system employed in it feels to me to be as comfortable and effective as some that I have taken a ride on that are much more expensive. (When it comes to bike parts, I am learning that there is always an alternative that is much more expensive no matter what it is). I truthfully did not feel any discernible difference between mine and the so called state of the art models that some of my friends got the shaft on at high priced bike shops. If you happen to bike either a little or a lot, then you know that any kind of suspension system in the bike, and especially in the butt area can make a world of difference. You will feel an immediate improvement in your ride, and definitely over time once you install this post. The only thing that I noticed as to this and just about any other post I have ever used was that unless it is secured with some kind of screw or bolt, they will inevitably "ride". That is, move around on you as you travel, and or get on or off. To some folks this is not something they get bothered by. However if you are someone that finds the seat post having a mind of its own annoying no matter how much you seem to tighten its clamp, I suggest you do as I did and drill a hole in the base of the post where it enters the body of the bike. Then inserting a good size screw into the hole so that it will lock the post in place no matter what kind of rugged terrain you choose to venture upon. The down side of this procedure is that if it becomes necessary to adjust the height of the seat again for any reason, you have to remove the screw first. Not something that is either a real bother, nor is going to be an event that is going to come up too often unless you are still growing, or loan your bike out a lot. Its a 5 minute procedure that will easily lock this post or any other in place solidly.

In conclusion, as with all my reviews on any accessories on bikes, I readily confess I am no expert, nor any kind of biking aficionado. I just ride locally and comfortably for fun and exercise. I am definitely not someone that feels its necessary to purchase anything more expensive that is commensurate with the amount of use I am going to demand of it. Its my opinion that this seat post is all most of us that are just casual riders would ever need to give one more adjust ability and comfort. Its not only very reasonably priced here on Amazon, but also at the time of this writing ships free when bundled. I highly recommend it...

PS: By the way, make sure you measure your shaft diameter correctly before ordering. For those of us that still affectionately embrace the old time decimal system, the 25.4 mm post, the smaller one, is equal to a simple 1 inch diameter. (Sounds so much easier that way doesnt it). The larger one being for shafts that are larger than an inch.

Didn't know I'd not be able to use it.

On: 2010-03-15

Id need to remove the clamp from my old seat post to use this one, and its pressed on...so no go. Better to order the one with the clamp attached. Id return it but I let the time lapse.

SHORT

On: 2010-03-05

This seat post is-11-3/4. Inches long. Looked at same item on different web page,It says it is 14 inches,they did not give the length in desception here.has tenchion adjust,how much it will go up and down when you hit a bump,compared to your weight,nice boot on it.good metal or alloy,seems to me to be very well built.Havent had it that long,but works good. Use it with a comfort seat,Schwinn.the comfort seat has no springs on it,but fully adjustable.{Thats why you get the seat post}.Have back issues,this combo really helps.