I've been really impressed by the SR Suntour NCX suspension seatpost. For the money, I think it's really hard to beat. It's a particularly active suspension seat post, so it's probably better for rougher terrain - but with a bit of fine tuning, it'll work well in any conditions other than fast road riding. What do you think? Would you use a suspension seatpost? Buy Here: amzn.to/3vzsp8O
I would have bought the Kinekt, but it's over twice the price of the Suntour which was out of my budget. And also using a suspension seat post on a full suspension bike is completely pointless, I'm afraid.
@@VeloObscura Not if you have Spina bifida occulta, bilateral pars defect all nicely wrapped up in a stage 3 spondylolisthesis. It's degenerative , due to the combination it's inoperable (vertebrae are structurally compromised there's nothing solid to anchor to for a fusion) and it doesn't end well. I'm informed that I can slow it down but can't stop it. This is no bs. Pain is fkn relentless just in varying degrees but the numbness.... that's more concerning. I have rehab exercises to do daily just to stay functional. It's less than an ideal situation. For me kinekt is the difference between me being able to ride or not. I don't care what you say about that.The difference is massive. You might think you know but until you actually use one you have no idea. Seriously. Did you even try sending them an email? They're quite approachable. I'm 8yrs down the Chronic pain track (pain that disrupts sleep cycles) is a strong motivator for solutions. Kinekt suspension components actually work. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who wants to ride but has impact sensitive spinal condition. Pain forced me off the road bike (2016) and onto a hardtail ebike (2018) with balloon tires, kinekt and tannus. Then in line with predicted decline onto a full suspension emtb (2023) Bosch CX with kinekt, tannus,2.6" tires. I plan on riding it as much as I can for as long as I can. Saving for an x4 to record 360 vision for when I can't tolerate cycling at all anymore.
I have one on my mtb and love it, its not light but the plush comfort it gives is amazing I think it has more travel and looks stronger than the redshift. I've ordered another Suntour NCX from Aliexpress for my electric bike for around 1/2 the price of the Amazon one on my mtb.
I don't know how the situation is in Australia but here in Poland you can choose width and weight options on start, so you can skip buying bonus spring and buy what you want at the start
Thanks for the video, as it helped me in my decision to order one for my Himiway e-bike. I have a Cloud 9 and Bikeroo seat, so I'll give it a try, and may get one for my wife's e-bike as well, if it works out as you mention.
@@VeloObscura For super duper ultra comfort/prevent but pain as much as possible it's best to pair this seat post with a suspension saddle though right? Thinking about getting the Cloud-9 Cruiser Select Saddle
I wouldn't ever use one of those super cushy saddles. I'm sure they're great for shorter rides, but I'm touring and they would just make me numb over the kind of hours I spend on the bike. They seem to have their following though - especially with ebike riders, so people definitely like them. A Brooks saddle actually has a small amount of 'flex' in the leather that gives a bit of suspension . I suspect this is a big contributor to their comfort that not many people talk about.
I’ve been using the Redshift Shockstop seatpost for a couple of months now - I’m still dialling it in, but loving the comfort for commute and travel, it’s brilliant. It’s bloody expensive, but I think worth it, it comes with the stronger spring (if needed) in the box. Combined with the suspension stem its great.
Those bud shots look epic!😂 on the serious side, I’m not sure if it’s worth the weight. About this specific Suntour NCX one, I think it’s a good product looking at what you get for your money.
Hahahaha, thanks! Pretty awkward trying to film a seat post it turns out! Yeah, it's pretty heavy although only about 120g heavier than the equivalent Redshift one, which is the only other coil post that I know of. The elastomers ones are a bit lighter still. I guess it depends on priorities. Bike tourers all seem to swear by Brooks saddles which are considerably heavier than other saddles. 🤷🏻♂️ I'm over here switching all my pots to titanium while using this heavy beast.... 🤦🏻♂️😆
When i ordered mine i had a choice of what rated spring it comes with also If you flip the top secion where your seat bolts on 180 degree's it will bring the seat futher forward its just a case removing the roll pins to do it , it is on an internet bike forum how to do it somewhere
Unfortunately rotating the seat post 180 degrees will impede it from functioning correctly. The whole point of the parallelogram design is that as the suspension compresses the saddle moves in an arc - keeping you the same relative distance from the pedals. If you turn it around then you'll constantly be lengthening and shortening the distance, making any sort of consistent fit impossible. It's cool that you got the choice of spring though - I guess it all depends on the retailer.
I did the same with mine flipped the top part 180 the reach was niggling me every time I rode. it worked for me and works exactly in the same way as it should and I’ve been happy with it ever since 4yrs I’ve had mine it also stopped the mechanism hitting my seat rails
@@skunksrus007I bought one a couple years ago for a hybrid...sold the hybrid but kept the post, I've bought another and reinstalled it, it's a much nicer feeling having some shock taken out the back end, but forgot how far back it's put my seat! Just found out about flipping it 180° and came across this video, looking for how to's 😂 I've read it's just removing the pins and flipping it, I'll try it before I put my stock post back on ? Oh, and I've subscribed 👌
@@leerichardson3752 flipping it 180 made all the difference for me on my MTB hardtail now I love the seat post and wouldn’t ever change it back again it easy enough to do just don’t drop one of the grub screws what hold the pivot pins in I was an hour looking for the one i dropped 😂👍
@@VeloObscura Think you've miss understood what i meant you don't flip the whole seatpost just the section what the seat bolts on to , it works in exactly the same way and how it was designed to it just brings the seat slightly more forward and keeps your riding position much more in line with the cranks also raises the seat clearing the rails as well as keeping more seat post in the frame. Honestly i was dubious about trying at first after reading about it , but after switching it round i've never looked back and now i love the post and can't fault it . i know a few other riders who have done this mod for the same reason and its made all the difference for them also.. Just give it a try if the reach is bugging you, you only have to undo 3 grub screws pop the pivot pins out and reassemble with the top secton rotated 180 degrees. Good review by the way
From what ive heard from the best bike fitters, there is never a reason to have a saddle pointing up. Apparently when there is need for that, you have a problem with fitting.
Like what? Also, that's not the point. The point is that the post suffers from a lack of adjustability, which could impede you from setting the saddle level too.
Maybe I'm wrong,but I thought the seat angle was not adjustable either ....till in frustration I backed out both bolts to very loose and felt the adjustment noches to tilt the seat. Assuming you already know, but just in case, try it.
The seat angle is definitely adjustable, but it had "notches" meaning that you can't set it in certain positions between the notches, which annoyingly was where I needed it. 😞
Not sure if it's from the same manufacturer. There's another one that uses rubber rather than a spring system. Still annoys me that these "improvement inventions" only seem to be for weights of less than 90kg. As they all become less effective as the weight of a person goes up.
Yeah, the soft spring it comes with is for up to 81kg, but I weigh 88kg, so I got the heavier spring rated for more. Bummer that I had to lay for it separately... Cane Creek make a couple with rubber elastomers. The Thudbuster is the more well known one.
Been on the road 2 weeks! 👌 Videos are incoming, but I'm having a hard time finding both time and reliable WiFi. A lot of what I've been riding through is very samey too, so I'm trying to get enough footage to make the videos interesting. They're on the way mate!
No, because then the distance to the pedals would be constantly changing. The whole point of the parallelogram design is that it keeps the distance to the pedals constant. 👍
I got my one at a great price on Ali. Definitely takes the rough road buzz off the ride feel. You do lose some seatpost real estate, if you have light fittings/ camera mount here. For value its hard to beat
Pros: Exceptional comfort over rough terrain, including gravel and hardpack surfaces. Cons: - Relatively heavy compared to other components. - Bushings are prone to wear and tear, and replacement kits can be costly. - Requires maintenance, which can be time-consuming and demanding. - Limited saddle angle adjustment due to the slotted rail lock design. - The saddle tends to shift backward during rides, affecting both reach and saddle angle.
I've been really impressed by the SR Suntour NCX suspension seatpost.
For the money, I think it's really hard to beat. It's a particularly active suspension seat post, so it's probably better for rougher terrain - but with a bit of fine tuning, it'll work well in any conditions other than fast road riding.
What do you think? Would you use a suspension seatpost?
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You should take a look at kinekt suspension pillar. Can highly recommend the "Cadillac" pillar setting on a dual suspension mtb.
I would have bought the Kinekt, but it's over twice the price of the Suntour which was out of my budget.
And also using a suspension seat post on a full suspension bike is completely pointless, I'm afraid.
@@VeloObscura Not if you have Spina bifida occulta, bilateral pars defect all nicely wrapped up in a stage 3 spondylolisthesis. It's degenerative , due to the combination it's inoperable (vertebrae are structurally compromised there's nothing solid to anchor to for a fusion) and it doesn't end well. I'm informed that I can slow it down but can't stop it. This is no bs. Pain is fkn relentless just in varying degrees but the numbness.... that's more concerning.
I have rehab exercises to do daily just to stay functional. It's less than an ideal situation. For me kinekt is the difference between me being able to ride or not. I don't care what you say about that.The difference is massive. You might think you know but until you actually use one you have no idea. Seriously. Did you even try sending them an email? They're quite approachable. I'm 8yrs down the Chronic pain track (pain that disrupts sleep cycles) is a strong motivator for solutions. Kinekt suspension components actually work. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who wants to ride but has impact sensitive spinal condition.
Pain forced me off the road bike (2016) and onto a hardtail ebike (2018) with balloon tires, kinekt and tannus. Then in line with predicted decline onto a full suspension emtb (2023) Bosch CX with kinekt, tannus,2.6" tires. I plan on riding it as much as I can for as long as I can. Saving for an x4 to record 360 vision for when I can't tolerate cycling at all anymore.
I have one on my mtb and love it, its not light but the plush comfort it gives is amazing I think it has more travel and looks stronger than the redshift. I've ordered another Suntour NCX from Aliexpress for my electric bike for around 1/2 the price of the Amazon one on my mtb.
I don't know how the situation is in Australia
but here in Poland you can choose width and weight options on start, so you can skip buying bonus spring and buy what you want at the start
Thanks for the video, as it helped me in my decision to order one for my Himiway e-bike. I have a Cloud 9 and Bikeroo seat, so I'll give it a try, and may get one for my wife's e-bike as well, if it works out as you mention.
Just bought one myself. They're only 85-95 Aud on Ali at the moment!
What a steal!
I really like it paired with my Brooks B-17 saddle.
Good combo!
@@VeloObscura For super duper ultra comfort/prevent but pain as much as possible it's best to pair this seat post with a suspension saddle though right? Thinking about getting the Cloud-9 Cruiser Select Saddle
I wouldn't ever use one of those super cushy saddles. I'm sure they're great for shorter rides, but I'm touring and they would just make me numb over the kind of hours I spend on the bike.
They seem to have their following though - especially with ebike riders, so people definitely like them.
A Brooks saddle actually has a small amount of 'flex' in the leather that gives a bit of suspension . I suspect this is a big contributor to their comfort that not many people talk about.
Will arse cam become a regular cinematic choice? Velo Obscura's trademark?
You saw it here first, mate!
I shudder to think of all the out-takes!!!
Pity my saddle!
@@VeloObscura as long as the only skid marks we see are on the road
🤣
I’ve been using the Redshift Shockstop seatpost for a couple of months now - I’m still dialling it in, but loving the comfort for commute and travel, it’s brilliant. It’s bloody expensive, but I think worth it, it comes with the stronger spring (if needed) in the box. Combined with the suspension stem its great.
I would've loved to try the Redshift one! I have the Redshift Stem on my old bike and love it!
Those bud shots look epic!😂 on the serious side, I’m not sure if it’s worth the weight. About this specific Suntour NCX one, I think it’s a good product looking at what you get for your money.
Hahahaha, thanks! Pretty awkward trying to film a seat post it turns out!
Yeah, it's pretty heavy although only about 120g heavier than the equivalent Redshift one, which is the only other coil post that I know of. The elastomers ones are a bit lighter still.
I guess it depends on priorities. Bike tourers all seem to swear by Brooks saddles which are considerably heavier than other saddles. 🤷🏻♂️
I'm over here switching all my pots to titanium while using this heavy beast.... 🤦🏻♂️😆
Interesting product, think i'm going to try it. Can I ask what handlebar are you using?
I really enjoy using it. It really smoothes things out!
Handlebar is the Velo Orange Crazy Bar. 👍
When i ordered mine i had a choice of what rated spring it comes with also If you flip the top secion where your seat bolts on 180 degree's it will bring the seat futher forward its just a case removing the roll pins to do it , it is on an internet bike forum how to do it somewhere
Unfortunately rotating the seat post 180 degrees will impede it from functioning correctly. The whole point of the parallelogram design is that as the suspension compresses the saddle moves in an arc - keeping you the same relative distance from the pedals.
If you turn it around then you'll constantly be lengthening and shortening the distance, making any sort of consistent fit impossible.
It's cool that you got the choice of spring though - I guess it all depends on the retailer.
I did the same with mine flipped the top part 180 the reach was niggling me every time I rode. it worked for me and works exactly in the same way as it should and I’ve been happy with it ever since 4yrs I’ve had mine it also stopped the mechanism hitting my seat rails
@@skunksrus007I bought one a couple years ago for a hybrid...sold the hybrid but kept the post, I've bought another and reinstalled it, it's a much nicer feeling having some shock taken out the back end, but forgot how far back it's put my seat! Just found out about flipping it 180° and came across this video, looking for how to's 😂
I've read it's just removing the pins and flipping it, I'll try it before I put my stock post back on ?
Oh, and I've subscribed 👌
@@leerichardson3752 flipping it 180 made all the difference for me on my MTB hardtail now I love the seat post and wouldn’t ever change it back again it easy enough to do just don’t drop one of the grub screws what hold the pivot pins in I was an hour looking for the one i dropped 😂👍
@@VeloObscura Think you've miss understood what i meant you don't flip the whole seatpost just the section what the seat bolts on to , it works in exactly the same way and how it was designed to it just brings the seat slightly more forward and keeps your riding position much more in line with the cranks also raises the seat clearing the rails as well as keeping more seat post in the frame. Honestly i was dubious about trying at first after reading about it , but after switching it round i've never looked back and now i love the post and can't fault it . i know a few other riders who have done this mod for the same reason and its made all the difference for them also.. Just give it a try if the reach is bugging you, you only have to undo 3 grub screws pop the pivot pins out and reassemble with the top secton rotated 180 degrees. Good review by the way
From what ive heard from the best bike fitters, there is never a reason to have a saddle pointing up. Apparently when there is need for that, you have a problem with fitting.
Like what?
Also, that's not the point. The point is that the post suffers from a lack of adjustability, which could impede you from setting the saddle level too.
If only your calf tattoo was the video channel's logo!!!
If only! I might get some more tattoos as I travel Asia. Can't afford Australian ones. 🤣
Maybe I'm wrong,but I thought the seat angle was not adjustable either ....till in frustration I backed out both bolts to very loose and felt the adjustment noches to tilt the seat. Assuming you already know, but just in case, try it.
The seat angle is definitely adjustable, but it had "notches" meaning that you can't set it in certain positions between the notches, which annoyingly was where I needed it. 😞
Not sure if it's from the same manufacturer. There's another one that uses rubber rather than a spring system. Still annoys me that these "improvement inventions" only seem to be for weights of less than 90kg. As they all become less effective as the weight of a person goes up.
Yeah, the soft spring it comes with is for up to 81kg, but I weigh 88kg, so I got the heavier spring rated for more. Bummer that I had to lay for it separately...
Cane Creek make a couple with rubber elastomers. The Thudbuster is the more well known one.
Life on this planet becomes less effective as the weight of the person goes up
Bro, I’m simply here to ask when you’re starting your rtw tour?
Been on the road 2 weeks! 👌
Videos are incoming, but I'm having a hard time finding both time and reliable WiFi. A lot of what I've been riding through is very samey too, so I'm trying to get enough footage to make the videos interesting.
They're on the way mate!
@@VeloObscura wow that’s awesome! Can’t wait. You have solid, legit, quality content.
Thanks so much!
Hopefully I can put something decent together! ♥️
@@VeloObscura thanks. Pls make longer vids 39+ mins. They’re worth my time watching and actually bring more value.
Set back too far? Can't you turn it around in the seat tube and put the saddle further forward?
No, because then the distance to the pedals would be constantly changing. The whole point of the parallelogram design is that it keeps the distance to the pedals constant. 👍
👏👏👏
I got my one at a great price on Ali. Definitely takes the rough road buzz off the ride feel. You do lose some seatpost real estate, if you have light fittings/ camera mount here. For value its hard to beat
It’s not made by Suntour it’s a knockoff!
@@billric1945yup, I chose a used on instead 72 euro
Pros:
Exceptional comfort over rough terrain, including gravel and hardpack surfaces.
Cons:
- Relatively heavy compared to other components.
- Bushings are prone to wear and tear, and replacement kits can be costly.
- Requires maintenance, which can be time-consuming and demanding.
- Limited saddle angle adjustment due to the slotted rail lock design.
- The saddle tends to shift backward during rides, affecting both reach and saddle angle.
Bro get an ebike, once you have a try on one you'll never go back.
this seatpost increased a lot of reach distance . you can hardly use it, this is the biggest issue
Increased reach is an issue for me as well and I put the seat as far forward on the rails as possible. Didn’t expect this.
@@dragonfly656 try kinekt
@@dragonfly656 You can disassemble and rotate the top connecting rod to solve the issue of saddle backward drifting