full sus or seatpost

[montytri]

I need some advice/ help, i recently found out that i have 3 x wedge fractures in my back, been advised to stop running and do more cycling.
I have a front sus bike but i was thinking that a full sus would be a good idea or a suspension seat post.
I like the bike i have and don't really want to change it, but i don't know enough about sus seatpost,
any pointers would be appreciated.

 

[bogslogger1977]

Depends on your riding style, I also have a bad back, ride mainly XC/trail centres and have used a sus-seatpost to take out the sting for years, on rigids and HTs

 

[montytri]

What type of post have you been using.

 

[bogslogger1977]

Back in the day I had a USE shock post, these are still available (£45) I think,but not as good as the bikehut post (£20) I now have, don't be put off by the Halfords own brand, this is only slightly heavier than the USE post but actually works!

 

[dek1165]

I've been using a Thudbuster for about 5 years and it's been superb. Bit expensive though.......

 

[elPedro666]

From everything I've ever read or heard, Thudbusters are in an entirely different league to USE etc.

Recently I've discovered the joy of a spring saddle - like a Brooks B67 for example - and cannot believe how effective they are at numbing the bumps, highly recommend trying one!

 

[montytri]

I never considered a sprung saddle, got to be worth a look, thanks.

Somebody else has suggested a Thudbuster, i think i'll try one of these.

 

[elPedro666]

Beauty of a Brooks is if you don't love it, you shouldn't lose anything on it when reselling

Although I can't conceive of not loving one!

 

[bogslogger1977]

I have a 3 speed Triumph roadster (1940s) as a rolling restoration/pub bike, this has a sprung saddle, and one smooth ride