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 Good Seat Post.....Drill To Set Secure, April 4, 2010
By John Thomas (New England.....USA)
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I purchased this suspension post last summer locally for more than what its being offered for here on Amazon. In fact a lot more. Too bad I didn't find it here first. The M-Wave suspension post is actually an amazingly solid product for the price. At just under a food long it should be enough for just about anyone to find a comfortable range in comfort and pedal travel. The suspension system employed in it feels to me to be as comfortable and effective as some that I have taken a ride on that are much more expensive. (When it comes to bike parts, I am learning that there is always an alternative that is much more expensive no matter what it is). I truthfully did not feel any discernible difference between mine and the so called state of the art models that some of my friends got the shaft on at high priced bike shops. If you happen to bike either a little or a lot, then you know that any kind of suspension system in the bike, and especially in the butt area can make a world of difference. You will feel an immediate improvement in your ride, and definitely over time once you install this post. The only thing that I noticed as to this and just about any other post I have ever used was that unless it is secured with some kind of screw or bolt, they will inevitably "ride". That is, move around on you as you travel, and or get on or off. To some folks this is not something they get bothered by. However if you are someone that finds the seat post having a mind of its own annoying no matter how much you seem to tighten its clamp, I suggest you do as I did and drill a hole in the base of the post where it enters the body of the bike. Then inserting a good size screw into the hole so that it will lock the post in place no matter what kind of rugged terrain you choose to venture upon. The down side of this procedure is that if it becomes necessary to adjust the height of the seat again for any reason, you have to remove the screw first. Not something that is either a real bother, nor is going to be an event that is going to come up too often unless you are still growing, or loan your bike out a lot. Its a 5 minute procedure that will easily lock this post or any other in place solidly.
In conclusion, as with all my reviews on any accessories on bikes, I readily confess I am no expert, nor any kind of biking aficionado. I just ride locally and comfortably for fun and exercise. I am definitely not someone that feels its necessary to purchase anything more expensive that is commensurate with the amount of use I am going to demand of it. Its my opinion that this seat post is all most of us that are just casual riders would ever need to give one more adjust ability and comfort. Its not only very reasonably priced here on Amazon, but also at the time of this writing ships free when bundled. I highly recommend it...
PS: By the way, make sure you measure your shaft diameter correctly before ordering. For those of us that still affectionately embrace the old time decimal system, the 25.4 mm post, the smaller one, is equal to a simple 1 inch diameter. (Sounds so much easier that way doesn't it). The larger one being for shafts that are larger than an inch.
11 of 13 people found the above review helpful.
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 Works Great, August 23, 2009
By Mike Riley (minneapolis, mn United States)
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100% effective at reducing back pain. Really works well. Minutes to install. Be sure to measure to get the right size.
5 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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Suspension Seat Post, September 13, 2010
By dnew54 (Rochester NY)
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Seems to be a good product with lousy user instructions...in that mine didn't arrive with any instruction on installation and adjustment; one sheet of paper would suffice. I figured out on my own that an allen wrench that just fits into the hole in the base of the post lets you adjust the "preload"; that is, back it out a couple turns to loosen it up; turn it clockwise to stiffen it up. As to another review that complained about the post shifting around and needing to screw or bolt it to the seat post tube, that hasn't happened to me with a good, tight installation. If the post or seat are shifting around, something is wrong with the install. This is a good product in search of a set of good user instructions; hence only 4 stars. For the price, I'd recommend it to anyone looking to improve the "butt factor" of their ride; just clue them in on how to properly adjust it. *Don't* back the adjusting nut all the way out. It's very good when paired with a saddle that's comfortable for you.
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Great aftermarket seat stem, June 12, 2010
By Blonde, little old lady (Backwater, Ohio)
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I have a Schwinn Solotaire 700CC bike and my fat fanny saddle would not fit on the seat stem as it was shaped in a "7" so I had to get a plain, old straight stem. This stem did the trick for my bike and my fat fanny seat. My ride is now smooth over all sorts of bumps with the shock system. Well worth the money. Would highly recommend if you need a new suspension seat post to replace a "7" configuration stem.
2 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Easy seat support, February 26, 2011
By Phil
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Received it today had it on in 10 minutes all adjusted and on the road. Very good design excellent fit and finish and works like a charm. Will support this product and all that it said it will do.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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 Garbage, December 20, 2010
By TI Nole
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Garbage. Product rec'd and compression feature worked once, where it stuck and never returned like a good shock absorber should. Since the return postage was 50% of the cost of the item, I threw it in garbage. Went to the local bike shop and bought one similar for the same price...I advise you to do the same.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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seat post, November 10, 2010
By bruceO (usa)
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the seat post works good . There is a little play in the post to allow it to twist but I fount allowable. It fit perfect in my schwinn. I would buy again.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Broken, April 20, 2011
By Lumen5
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This item arrived with a large crack running down the shaft. Needless to say I sent it back. I had no trouble returning the item.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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A gift for my back!, July 20, 2011
By D. Heim
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I've used this suspension seat post for about 3 weeks and so far it's met all my expectations of an easy install and improved biking comfort. I bought this and a new cushioned seat for my 30 - 40 or more miles of leisurely touring each week, because my new bike had front suspension but no rear suspension. After 3 weeks I haven't encountered seat post slippage or problems reported by some customers - my inexpensive new Schwinn bike has a sturdy quick release seat post clamp that doesn't let the seat post slip at all. So far it's been the perfect seat post for me, at an unbelievable low price, but I dinged it one star since there were no instructions included, mentioning for example, the adjustment screw at the base of the post. I'm grateful for all the info and ideas included in other posts.
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suspension seat post, July 19, 2011
By N. Crispin (Michigan)
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I'm about 200 lbs, I have this on an 1995 26" nishiki blazer mtb bike. Works great. My only complaint is the post
is a little bit smaller than the original seat post so this seat post will turn side to side no matter how much I tightened the
seat tube clamp. To fix the problem
I tack welded it in position.
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Do Not Buy, May 24, 2011
By Computer Builder (Winter Park, FL United States)
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I also threw into the trash, not worth time
effort or money to return.
Wobbles due to poor manufacture in that
the small cylinder does not fit the larger one.
No instructions, but if you try to adjust,
the spring tension is the same. Good idea
poor execution.
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Poor Quality -- Swivels, April 20, 2011
By Lone*Ranger (California)
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This seat post seems fine at first but you will notice that it has an annoying swivel. The spring mechanism is loose and allows the bike seat to rotate back and forth about 3/4" at the front of the seat. I thought that this would not bother me but after a few rides it seems to be getting worse.
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SHORT, March 5, 2010
By oldschool (AR. U.S.A.)
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This seat post is-11-3/4. Inches long. Looked at same item on different web page,It says it is 14 inches,they did not give the length in desception here.has tenchion adjust,how much it will go up and down when you hit a bump,compared to your weight,nice boot on it.good metal or alloy,seems to me to be very well built.Haven't had it that long,but works good. Use it with a comfort seat,Schwinn.the comfort seat has no springs on it,but fully adjustable.{That's why you get the seat post}.Have back issues,this combo really helps.
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Didn't know I'd not be able to use it., March 15, 2010
By consumer advocate (CA, USA)
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I'd need to remove the clamp from my old seat post to use this one, and it's pressed on...so no go. Better to order the one with the clamp attached. I'd return it but I let the time lapse.
0 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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