shock absorbing bike stem

[Dt]

I spend about 1.5 hours daily on a bike communting and
wonder whether getting a shock absorbing seat stem is
helpful.

Comments please.

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[Mark Thompson]

> I spend about 1.5 hours daily on a bike communting and
> wonder whether getting a shock absorbing seat stem is
> helpful.
>
> Comments please.

I asked about this a month or so ago - a google should bring
the thread up easily. Everyone advised getting an expensive
one (well, £50ish one anyway) but the effect seems to be
very subtle. People could sort-of notice the difference but
weren't sure. Unfortunately my seat tube is too narrow for
them so I never will find out if they're any good :-(

[Marten Hoffmann]

dlt2GETRIDOFNO@SPAMrogers.com schreef ...

> I spend about 1.5 hours daily on a bike communting and
> wonder whether getting a shock absorbing seat stem is
> helpful.

It most certainly will. Get a proper one like USE or Cane
Creek Thudbuster and make sure you get the proper
elastomers for it - that is, the elastomers that match your
weight. You will definitely notice the difference and have
a smoother ride.

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Regards, Marten