This makes them an especially compelling component option for lengthy bikepacking trips and long-distance touring. Suspension seatposts can also extend the amount of time youРІР‚в„ўre comfortable in the saddle by absorbing persistent small bumps and vibrations that come from gravel roads, doubletracks, and trails. And, based on testing a few suspension seatposts on different bikes, I think they might even have the potential to prevent acute injury by taking the sting out of jarring bumps that come at a surprise while riding on rough surfaces. 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. After sustaining a serious back injury in 2016, I had to pay close attention to the well-being of my lower back. It wasnРІР‚в„ўt the novelty factor alone that made me take a second look at suspension seatposts, though.

More recently-as in the last couple of years-suspension seatposts have seen a resurgence, with new designs coming out every few months. Later, Cane Creek updated and improved the design to suit more modern bikes, making it the first reputable suspension seatpost on the market. Then, back in the early 1990s, the more advanced Thudbuster was invented by Ryan McFarland (the same gentleman who invented the Strider kidsРІР‚в„ў bike). However, many of them had a reputation for being, well, contraptions. There have been various contraptions to suspend and cushion bike saddles since the dawn of cycling. Suspension seatposts arenРІР‚в„ўt anything new.

Mini bike kit with suspension