AdamA Posted January 22, 2021 Share Does anyone know where i can get one of these locally ( ie without waiting 3 month for SAPO) It's for a 60 yr old that rides a 26" bike through Norther Farms. and is Complaining about Back Pain BaGearA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FondTF2 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Honestly think that the chances of finding something similar locally is pretty remote. Would a dropper post not be a better option? More expensive - yes but at least available. Just my 2 cents worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 22, 2021 Share Back problem would require a suspension seat post or dual suspension frame. Thudbuster is available in SA but quite expensive. Maybe a bike fit won't be the worst idea. AdamA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Goat Posted January 22, 2021 Share I have no experience with the product but this redshift suspension seat post is available locally https://gravelandtour.co.za/product/redshift-dual-position-seatpost/ AdamA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 22, 2021 Share I have no experience with the product but this redshift suspension seat post is available locally https://gravelandtour.co.za/product/redshift-dual-position-seatpost/ That is an adjustable seat post. "Dual Position" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamA Posted January 22, 2021 Share Honestly think that the chances of finding something similar locally is pretty remote. Would a dropper post not be a better option? More expensive - yes but at least available. Just my 2 cents worth Thanks for your input. I don't think a Dropper Post will give the Suspension needed lesson the minor bumps at Northern Farm. Dropper Post is either Locked in High position or Locked in low position. Also being a 26" bike the value is only R4000, adding a R2000 Dropper Post ( or even R1500 2nd Hand) might not be feasible. The other alternative is finding a 2nd hand Large 26" Dual Sus Frame and transferring the parts. FondTF2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairyLegs Posted January 22, 2021 Share Does anyone know where i can get one of these locally ( ie without waiting 3 month for SAPO) It's for a 60 yr old that rides a 26" bike through Norther Farms. and is Complaining about Back PainLong shot, but I saw these being sold at a stall at the 2019 Satellite Classic. Maybe someone on here has bought something from these guys before and know who they are. They were always at various races selling shirts and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamA Posted January 22, 2021 Share Long shot, but I saw these being sold at a stall at the 2019 Satellite Classic. Maybe someone on here has bought something from these guys before and know who they are. They were always at various races selling shirts and stuff. Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted January 22, 2021 Share Maybe try to find an old style/vintage saddle AdamA and FondTF2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted January 22, 2021 Share what about converting to tubeless and running wider tyres with lower pressues DR ◣◢ and AdamA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Thamsanqa Maholwana Posted January 22, 2021 Share Does anyone know where i can get one of these locally ( ie without waiting 3 month for SAPO) It's for a 60 yr old that rides a 26" bike through Norther Farms. and is Complaining about Back PainTry Springwell to make one for you https://springwell.co.za/ AdamA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Goat Posted January 22, 2021 Share That is an adjustable seat post. "Dual Position"Just saw that They do have a suspension seat post though https://redshiftsports.com/products/shockstop-suspension-seatpost. Doesn't look like a viable solution for OP anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin PJ Posted January 22, 2021 Share https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33020700728.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.5dbd4c4dXWfYZy I bought this from Aliexpress in December. It is very comfortable, cost to courier and import duty was about R600. It takes about three weeks. I use the Aramex Global Shipper. I don't think a dropper seat post gives any suspension at all, I use a dropper a lot and it pretty solid. AdamA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter-za Posted January 22, 2021 Share Does anyone know where i can get one of these locally ( ie without waiting 3 month for SAPO) It's for a 60 yr old that rides a 26" bike through Norther Farms. and is Complaining about Back PainI have a Rinsten (bought at Satellite Classic reg as mention above.) Pm if you want to test drive it. Edited January 22, 2021 by Pieter-za AdamA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshace Posted January 22, 2021 Share Best piece of cycling tech I have bought in a long time.Suntour suspension seat post, there are others on the market.Makes my hard tail "not so hard"Scarce but got one from a fellow hubber not to long ago. Christie and AdamA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin PJ Posted January 22, 2021 Share Best piece of cycling tech I have bought in a long time.Suntour suspension seat post, there are others on the market.Makes my hard tail "not so hard"Scarce but got one from a fellow hubber not to long ago.https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32299135167.html?spm=a2g0o.search0302.0.0.298b6049N1Stns&algo_pvid=addaa5e7-5444-4334-aa83-4e810cc1d53b&algo_expid=addaa5e7-5444-4334-aa83-4e810cc1d53b-5&btsid=0b0a119a16113246713587295ef786&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ Like this one, can get it here within three weeks, cost would be 50 USD plus courier and customs (R600 in total if you have the Aramex Global Shipper Account). Beware if you choose the Aliexpress shipping option when the customs is calculated in SA, it may be on the invoice amount which includes the shipping costs. Edited January 22, 2021 by Martin PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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