Suspension Seat Post for MTB? Does this make it Dual Suspension? What are Suspension Posts good for?

Suspension Seat Posts have their place. They can make for a smoother ride and are commonly seen on cruiser bikes and eBikes. What if one is added to a hardtail mountain bike? Does that turn the bike into a full suspension monster?
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[@deangottschall548]

I've had a suspension seat post on my mountain bike for over ten years and the only way I'd take it off is to put on a new one. And as I get older the more my back appreciates it. It requires much less care than a full sus bike too.

[@bigtony7451]

I asked to do this years ago at my local shop and they looked at me like I was an alien. Judged so hard, don’t understand why more people don’t do this

[@flashfive23]

It does NOT make it a full suspension. You need suspension most when descending and when you descend you stand.

[@hillkillr]

There's uses for suspension seat posts, depending on the type of riding. But for XC or gravel riding on a hardtail, I could see someone preferring to go easy on their back rather than getting the exact correct pedaling geometry. Also, if someone has a problem with my seatpost or the colors on my bike, then that just tells me they're probably not a person I want to hang out with.

[@TrailFeatures]

The PNW Coast dropper is the best of both, dropper and suspension. Less plush, so only takes the big hits, but it lets you keep your saddle ight correct while seated.

[@TheMachoGabacho]

I use the PNW Coast on my hardtail. It’s a suspension dropper post. I love it for riding around town and on easy trails. If things get bumpy, it’s a dropper post. It gets out of the way really easy!

[@jcabb1]

There is no Taboo on what you put on your bike, it’s your bike.

[@cup_and_cone]

Suspension posts were actually very common in MTB during the 90's; had one on my hardtail. Most popular ones were Cane Creek Thudbuster, USE XCR, even RockShox made a suspension post! I believe they largely fell out of favor because tires got bigger, weight, and they really didn't do too much for technical riding. I'm surprised they have not made a comeback on gravel bikes.

[@MarioXcore1]

There is nothing wrong with this, the more comfortable you are the better

[@davegravitt210]

PostModern anyone? Old Skool!

[@kibbee890]

Suspension seat posts are actually very common on gravel bikes. Just enough suspension to take smooth out some small bumps you are likely to encounter on gravel roads.

[@LordHolley]

The combo of plus size tires with the suspension dropper, it really smooths out the trails but nothing takes the place of FS.

[@-MacCat-]

As always, your posts are entertaining and informative.

[@robinrai4973]

Nothing's wrong with suspension seat posts, they're especially popular for touring

[@JTManuel]

I used to have suspension seatposts on my hardtails in the late 90's to early 00's. It's pretty good for hard packs and mildly rough roads which really helps in schock absorption even though most of the seatposts that I used only had about 25-30mm of travel.

[@al1843]

I put the PNW Coast dropper on my MTB - it's a dropper, but also has suspension. I like it!

[@tarstarkusz]

It's not often you hear a chuckle right after a fall. Glad you didn't get hurt. Great video. I'm glad you pointed out the major downside of these things.

[@mauihowey]

I think that this might be good for an old guy like me riding a green trail, but for a more aggressive trail I would probably rather have a full suspension….great video Kev!

[@debanshubiswas8615]

thanks for notifying about knee angle problem

[@dustingilbert4882]

Awesome video Kev! That seat post looks awesome. I would definitely try it on my Schwinn ascension.