Should you grease your seatpost?
You should absolutely grease your seatpost (unless it is carbon fiber). It won’t slip around if your seatpost clamp is properly tightened. Get a thing of grease from the bike shop, like the park tool PPL-1 grease.
Are carbon seatposts safe?
Registered. If the carbon post is installed correctly (not over-max extended and not over-tightened at the clamp), you should be just fine. All assuming you aren’t King Kong harsh on it riding. Keep a regular eye on it for developing potential trouble.
Can Vaseline be used as grease?
If the only lubricant during assembly is Vaseline, go ahead and use it. Petroleum jelly comes from the same oil base as regular grease. It is always advisable to go for bike grease or regular automobile grease if it’s not an emergency.
Which is the best suspension seatpost to use?
Suspension seat posts are relatively easy to install and can be used to upgrade the ride quality on any type of bike. The main suspension Seatpost systems you have to choose from are air spring system, elastomer, or internal coil. Offering the flexibility of dropping your Seatpost when needed, these can seem complicated.
How much does a shockstop suspension seatpost cost?
ShockStop Suspension Seatpost $229.99 The patent-pending ShockStop Suspension Seatpost provides 35mm of tunable, ultra-responsive suspension travel for the ultimate bump-eating comfort. Ride further, faster, and more comfortably on the bike you already own, while the ShockStop Seatpost lets you float over rough terrain.
Can a dropper seatpost be used as a seatpost?
Dropper suspension seatposts are the newest kid on the block. And while it may seem like way too much going on in a seatpost, for those who are accustomed to a dropper, it’s hard to return to the old ways. Adding a bit of dampening suspension is a natural progression.
How big is the seatpost on a bike?
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