Sunpost SP12 NCX vs. Thudbuster seatpost
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Sunpost SP12 NCX vs. Thudbuster seatpost
I was looking to buy a Sunpost SP12 NCX seatpost. But then I found out you're supposed to take it apart, degrease it, apply new grease to the coil, and lubricate the joints every 300 miles!! That's too much work for me! LOL
Does anyone do that? I pictured buying this and just using it forever, not having to take it apart and clean it and degrease it every 300 miles. Is that something that's actually done?
Also considering the Thudbuster, which seems a lot better, maintenance-wise. According to the Thudbuster manual, the only maintenance required is:
1. The pivot washers should occasionally be lubricated with a light oil.
2. The skewer and elastomers must be lubricated periodically with grease. Apply grease to the shaft of the skewer and to the
ends of the elastomers.
That seems a lot saner to me! LOL
I'm interested in hearing people's opinions about these products, as well as whether maintenance is actually done, and how often.
Suntour manual (maintenance on p. 5) https://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/fil...AL_2012_EN.pdf
Thudbuster instructions (maintenance on p. 2): https://www.canecreek.com/wp-content/...11-2013-v2.pdf
Thanks!
Does anyone do that? I pictured buying this and just using it forever, not having to take it apart and clean it and degrease it every 300 miles. Is that something that's actually done?
Also considering the Thudbuster, which seems a lot better, maintenance-wise. According to the Thudbuster manual, the only maintenance required is:
1. The pivot washers should occasionally be lubricated with a light oil.
2. The skewer and elastomers must be lubricated periodically with grease. Apply grease to the shaft of the skewer and to the
ends of the elastomers.
That seems a lot saner to me! LOL
I'm interested in hearing people's opinions about these products, as well as whether maintenance is actually done, and how often.
Suntour manual (maintenance on p. 5) https://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/fil...AL_2012_EN.pdf
Thudbuster instructions (maintenance on p. 2): https://www.canecreek.com/wp-content/...11-2013-v2.pdf
Thanks!
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I've had a Thudbuster for 5+ (can't remember when I purchased it, maybe 10+) years. I lubricate the "shaft" once every year or two to prevent it from seizing in the seat tube, but that's the only maintenance it's received and it still functions well.
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That's great to know. Thanks! Someone in another forum said that he had to replace the things inside his Thudbuster because exposure to sunlight made them hard. Maybe he left his bike outside a lot, I don't know. Have you ever experienced that?
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I've never personally owned one, but I've seen/talked to dozens of people who have. If you want more feedback, search the tandem forum for them. Lots of people using them there. Every third tandem in captivity has some king of suspension seat post for the stoker, (rear seat rider), as they can't see the bumps coming.
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For me, I installed the stiffest elastomer and have never needed to make any changes. Of course, I retained the other elastomers as replacements.
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If you haven't tried the Bodyfloat seatpost or I think they call it Kineckt now it is quite nice. I was all in on the Thudbuster because I love Cane Creek and am in fact for full disclosure wearing a CC t-shirt but when I tried the BodyFloat I had to say it was way better and I was intentionally ramming potholes and rough roads (especially since it was the bossman's bike and I wanted to be rough)
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If you haven't tried the Bodyfloat seatpost or I think they call it Kineckt now it is quite nice. I was all in on the Thudbuster because I love Cane Creek and am in fact for full disclosure wearing a CC t-shirt but when I tried the BodyFloat I had to say it was way better and I was intentionally ramming potholes and rough roads (especially since it was the bossman's bike and I wanted to be rough)
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The reason Bodyfloat is so much better is it is less suspension and more about isolation. So instead of moving you up and down the goal is to isolate you from the bumps and vibrations. I am sure other folks can provide much better explanation of it then I but after riding one I fell in love right away and certainly reading reviews they all seem to be rather positive which is good because when I first saw the product I was not really into it. A Kickstarter that I felt looked goofy and weighed a lot more than my beloved Thomson post but now I am a believer and owner. Though I am still not wholly in on the looks but I am a professional and will rise above it.
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I am riding on Thudbuster LT long travel and it is pleasure,
they retail for so much for the reason = performance,
they retail for so much for the reason = performance,
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The kinekt body float is great on the road with small bumps. At my weight the body float doesn't have much travel though. It's great for isolation from vibrations. I purchased a thudbuster lt for the trails though. I weigh about 220 lbs and the stiffest spring is about bottomed out when I'm sitting on the kinekt. I wish they had a stiffer spring. This one feels too soft.
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The kinekt body float is great on the road with small bumps. At my weight the body float doesn't have much travel though. It's great for isolation from vibrations. I purchased a thudbuster lt for the trails though. I weigh about 220 lbs and the stiffest spring is about bottomed out when I'm sitting on the kinekt. I wish they had a stiffer spring. This one feels too soft.
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I just installed a Thudbuster on my mtb. I didn't feel like the Kinekt Body Float would have enough travel for off road. I have to do some more testing on the Thudbuster.
Both seat posts are good products imho.
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I'm kinda leaning towards liking the Thudbuster better as well. It's doesn't appear to have a harsh bottom out like the Kinekt Body Float. Some more testing is needed though.
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Put the "thud Glove" on if you expect a lot if Dirt riding its a neoprene cover (of course imprinted with the product Logo)..
both bikes oversize seat tube, machined aluminum sizing shim 27.2mm seat post..
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both bikes oversize seat tube, machined aluminum sizing shim 27.2mm seat post..
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I have used the Satori Animaris and think it is a great value for the money.
A Full parallel link suspension with adjustable spring damping for $59.
https://www.amazon.com/Satori-Animar...ateway&sr=8-26
A Full parallel link suspension with adjustable spring damping for $59.
https://www.amazon.com/Satori-Animar...ateway&sr=8-26