What is standard size seat post?
27.2 mm
Seatpost diameters generally range from 22 mm to 35 mm in 0.2 mm increments. The most common size is 27.2 mm (1.07 in) for most bikes, especially for the higher-quality models. BMX bikes commonly use 25.4 seatposts. In some modern bikes with thicker alloy or carbon tubing, larger diameters such as 30.9 mm are used.
Can you get a shorter seat post?
A seatpost can relatively easily be cut shorter, but a too short seatpost can’t be lengthened, of course. Saddle height is adjusted by sliding the seatpost further in/out of the frame (seat tube).
Are suspension seat posts any good?
Suspension seatposts can prolong comfort in the saddle, smooth out rough and bumpy terrain, and even help prevent back injuries. There have been various contraptions to suspend and cushion bike saddles since the dawn of cycling. However, many of them had a reputation for being, well, contraptions.
Can you cut a dropper post?
The upper part of the mechanically operated BMC dropper is a simple tube that can be cut shorter with a hacksaw if 25 millimeters of adjustment is not enough to achieve your correct ride height.
What is a suspension seat post for?
A suspension seatpost is just like any other bike seatpost but it features a special suspension system between the top part that connects the saddle. It is great for smoothing out rough and bumpy terrain, allowing you to ride in more comfort for longer.
Can you cut a suspension seat post?
There is nothing wrong with cutting your seatpost.
What is shockstop suspension seatpost?
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What is a clamp type seatpost?
Clamp type refers to how your bike seatpost attaches to the rails of your saddle. Most bicycle seat posts have a one- or two-bolt mechanism that attaches to the standard twin rail saddle design. These bolts may be loosened to adjust saddle tilt and fore-aft position.
What is a rigid bike seatpost?
As the name implies, rigid bicycle seatposts are simply a hollow tube (usually made of aluminum alloy or carbon fiber) that has a clamping mechanism at the top to secure your saddle. Rigid seatposts are found on all types of bikes, including mountain bikes, road, cyclocross, and gravel.
Can you use a shim on a bike seatpost?
Narrower diameter bike seatposts can help smooth your ride due to a minimal amount of flex, while wider ones are usually stiffer and thus enhance power transfer. If you do happen to have a seatpost that’s too small for your bike you can use a shim, but of course you can’t go the other way around.