Chris NewbyFraser Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Having moved from a Spez Camber full suss mtb to a gravel bike, the lack of travel on the rear was a bit too much of a change for my old derriere to cope with. Enter the Thudbuster ST. Despite being a little skeptical of the many praises I found on the internet, I bought the 33mm ST (short travel), looked for instructions, found none so I just stuck it into the frame, set the saddle (which is a bit of a fiddly affair but very adjustable) and went for a ride. The extra 200 or so grams of weight made no obvious difference but the ride....! Checked for a flat wheel - none. Checked my pulse to see if I had died but this seemed OK too. So I checked the road to see if it was still there- also no change. I weigh 76kg, am 167.5cm ( I am also fugly according to the missus) so I used the No. 5 elastomer spring . This was perfect. In short, the Thudbuster made the road disappear (now to use it on the missus...). It is supremely comfortable and the minor rearward movement as the post absorbs road impact and deflects backwards while keeping the saddle/pedal distance the same, was barely noticeable. So I used it on the pretty tame CHOC Cow race at Northern Farms and it was superb, handling all the knocks and never giving my donkey anything to complain about. It even made the uncomfortable bottom end, sticky plastic Specialized Toupe saddle acceptable. If I ever go back to MTB, I will buy a hard tail and put the 75mm Thudbuster LT on. Given the maintenance and other issues with rear suspension, I cannot see the need for a full susser for general SA riding.
Sepia Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 I have recently purchased a Suntour ST seatpost as I really could not afford the Canecreek one, no matter how hard my backside pleaded.Having just done 400kms without chamois (forgot my shorts) so used my lycra longs, I can vouch for what Fatfossil says. For the little increase in weight, the comfort is definitely worth it.
BaGearA Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Its the same case as with droppers very specific goal gets achieved for small weight penalty #downwithfixedseatposts
Shebeen Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 I have recently purchased a Suntour ST seatpost as I really could not afford the Canecreek one, no matter how hard my backside pleaded.Having just done 400kms without chamois (forgot my shorts) so used my lycra longs, I can vouch for what Fatfossil says. For the little increase in weight, the comfort is definitely worth it. available locally?
Sepia Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 available locally? No, I don't think so. After trying various outlets who said they could "get" for me I decided to "get" for myself after I was quoted R3000.00 odd. Got one landed from Bike24 or Bikeinn, not sure which, for R1200 including cover.
Shebeen Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 No, I don't think so. After trying various outlets who said they could "get" for me I decided to "get" for myself after I was quoted R3000.00 odd.Got one landed from Bike24 or Bikeinn, not sure which, for R1200 including cover.cool. that's good bang4buck
Ferro Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Was thinking of a Thudbuster or similar for a HT for K2C next year. I see at Bike 24, the Suntour is "designed for riders weighing 60 to 100 kg."I'm 110kg on a good day BUT Maximum rider weight on the Thudbuster is 113kg. Snuck in there. Yay! There is also an RFR Suspension seatpost rated for 80-120kg with 40mm travel for 37euro. Anyone with some feedback on this post perhaps?
scubes Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 I once used the LT thudbuster and it really made the bumps a lot smoother. It was also a bit heavy and had some kickback and was real fugly based on the looks I had so it got sold. Never tried the ST though but I have a dropper on my HT so no space. ST sounds like an interesting idea. The bmc teamlite has a built in elastomer on their HT which was apparently requested by their pro riders for a slightly less harsh ride.
Brett Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 https://www.isikosports.co.za/Cane-Creek-Thudbuster-Seatposts-p91225409 there we go. ask your lbs to get pricing for you.
Chris NewbyFraser Posted October 4, 2017 Author Posted October 4, 2017 Got my thudder from northcliff cycles. Paid r2500. Isiko won't sell direct
wildwindfr Posted October 4, 2017 Posted October 4, 2017 Also contacted Isiko. Will have to check with my LBS. No shop around me carries it.
fusion01 Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 looks awesome, want one for my gravel bike which is a carbon hardtail with 780mm bars cos I can't do that road bike ****... happy times to come
Chris NewbyFraser Posted November 14, 2018 Author Posted November 14, 2018 On this past weekends 947 mtb, the Thudbuster ST on my very stiff XTC was a perfect foil for the mild route. In particular on the short steeper climbs, the lack of rear suspension bounce as experienced by full suss riders definitely helped put power down - until my legs disappeared at 48km.
Chris NewbyFraser Posted May 12, 2019 Author Posted May 12, 2019 My short travel Thudder make yesterdays rocky Trailseeker ride acceptable. For the 40km event, the lighter rigid bike, fitted with this suspension post, made hill work good and positively flew along the many dirt road sections with no full suss bobbing at the rear. I would like to try the long travel seatpost, it should be suitable for longer, harsher rides.
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