November 9, 2025, 06:23 PM
Hey everyone,
I’m pretty new to all this, and I’m trying to figure out how to make my rides less… painful. I’ve got front suspension and fat tires on my ebike, but my butt still gets beat up on rough paths. I’m thinking about a suspension seatpost or maybe even one of those suspension saddles, but I have no idea what actually works.
If you’ve tried different seatposts or saddles, what made the biggest difference for you? Do those coil or elastomer posts really smooth things out? Does rider weight matter a lot? And is a suspension saddle worth it or just a gimmick?
Mostly I ride on city paths with some bumpy patches, and I’m just looking for something that takes the edge off without feeling super wobbly. Any beginner-friendly advice is welcome!
I’m pretty new to all this, and I’m trying to figure out how to make my rides less… painful. I’ve got front suspension and fat tires on my ebike, but my butt still gets beat up on rough paths. I’m thinking about a suspension seatpost or maybe even one of those suspension saddles, but I have no idea what actually works.
If you’ve tried different seatposts or saddles, what made the biggest difference for you? Do those coil or elastomer posts really smooth things out? Does rider weight matter a lot? And is a suspension saddle worth it or just a gimmick?
Mostly I ride on city paths with some bumpy patches, and I’m just looking for something that takes the edge off without feeling super wobbly. Any beginner-friendly advice is welcome!