Slung seat post

[T Pringle]

HI all - need some suggestions if possible! I own a 5/6 yr old pro connect. For some reason unknown even to myself, I replaced it's 700x35c tyres with 700x28 Schwalbe Marathons. I believe (imagine?!) this resulted in the bike rolling better, being faster, climbing hills easier and has improved battery efficiency. The big downside is, of course, the bone-crunching, teeth rattling experience when riding over rough patches on road surfaces! Can anyone suggest a good shock absorbing seat post (believe they are called 'slung'?) that would fit on the pro connect? Many thanks! Tom

 

[flecc]

This one is not cheap, but it's brilliant at what it does and far better than any of the simple pillar type:

Suntour SP12 NCX Seatpost

The 28mm Marathons were probably a mistake, they really are very inflexible. If yours are the Marathon Plus version in that width, you'd be just as comfortable riding on the alloy rims!
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[T Pringle]

This one is not cheap, but it's brilliant at what it does and far better than any of the simple pillar type:

Suntour SP12 NCX Seatpost

The 28mm Marathons were probably a mistake, they really are very inflexible. If yours are the Marathon Plus version in that width, you'd be just as comfortable riding on the alloy rims!
.

This one is not cheap, but it's brilliant at what it does and far better than any of the simple pillar type:

Suntour SP12 NCX Seatpost

The 28mm Marathons were probably a mistake, they really are very inflexible. If yours are the Marathon Plus version in that width, you'd be just as comfortable riding on the alloy rims!
.

This one is not cheap, but it's brilliant at what it does and far better than any of the simple pillar type:

Suntour SP12 NCX Seatpost

The 28mm Marathons were probably a mistake, they really are very inflexible. If yours are the Marathon Plus version in that width, you'd be just as comfortable riding on the alloy rims!
.

t

This one is not cheap, but it's brilliant at what it does and far better than any of the simple pillar type:

Suntour SP12 NCX Seatpost

The 28mm Marathons were probably a mistake, they really are very inflexible. If yours are the Marathon Plus version in that width, you'd be just as comfortable riding on the alloy rims!
.

thanks, flecc! It is a bit pricey but looks good and do have a birthday coming up! Regarding the Marathon tyres, they were advertised E bike ready and although I do like their performance, I should have obviously known better in terms of the hard ride, particularly given that the pro connect gives a hard ride under the best conditions! Luckily, after your comments, I got the Marathon 'original ' and not the 'plus ' ! Thanks again!

 

[Gringo]

I'll second vote the suntour seatpost.
I've got the NEX version and it's the best cycling accessory I've brought, I even move it between two bikes and won't ride a bike without it.

 

[T Pringle]

I have just completed my first ride with the suntour seatpost and you are right - its fantastic at smoothing out the ride! Thank you, gentlemen!

 

[rsyme]

I agree, the suntour post even copes with the worst of Irish roads!!
Cheers!
Robbie