REDSHIFT ShockStop Suspension Seatpost for Bicycles

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Big tires provide a lot of cushion on their own, and certain frame materials also provide some vibration dampening, but suspension seatposts have the potential to further protect your back from the long-term shock that bumps and rough terrain can impose on your spine. The Zoom Alloy Suspension Seatpost is made of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy and features a progressive coil spring and elastomer. Alee is a bike and travel addict who has cycled through 100+ countries and doesn't really have any plans of stopping.

The Shockstop suspension seatposts feature a proprietary parallelogram design, which allows for the suspension to remain active even when you're seated and pedaling. The other unintended consequence that occurs if the saddle position is not adjusted is that the aerobar armpads tend to be too far away to reach comfortably. The handlebar clamps for the Quick-Release Aerobars need at least 22mm (7/8 inch) of straight, cylindrical handlebar on either side of the stem to clamp properly. He began road cycling in 1988 and, with mountain bikes in their infancy, mixed experimental off-road adventures with club time trials and road races.This allows riders to have a lower and more aerodynamic arm position without needing to bend at the hip any more than someone who has their saddle further back and their bars higher – the entire body is rotated forwards without changing the joint angles.

Along with the ShockStop Suspension Seatpost, this system works together to suspend the rider and smooth out rough terrain on the bike you already own, making your ride smoother, faster, and more comfortable. The Thudbuster LT (Long Travel) has a larger linkage system than the ST with 3” (76mm) of travel via two barrel-shaped active elastomers. The minimal design of the ShockStop Suspension Stem and Suspension Seatpost blend seamlessly with the aesthetic of modern bikes, while reducing fatigue and strain. If you're planning on using the aerobars for shorter, higher-intensity efforts like a time-trial, then the S-Bend shape can give you slightly more leverage to put out maximal power. High exposure to vibrations can actually increase the risk of various injuries, including lower back pain and spinal degeneration.The CG-R also has a cylindrical aluminum head assembly that adjusts fore and aft, and tilts with a single bolt. The patented Dual-Position Quick Adjust Aero Seatpost lets you ride a true aero position on a standard road bike, without sacrificing your normal road position. He holds a master's degree in journalism and has more than 20 years of experience as a cyclist and 12 years of experience riding and writing for BikeRadar, Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Dirt Rag, RoadBikeReview and Outside Magazine.