1. The most important thing about buying a new
bike is to make sure it fits. The only way you'll know if the bike is right
for you is to size up the bike and make sure that the bike's geometry matches
your body's geometry. Ask questions and do some research.
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let you demo the bike on real dirt. Five minutes in a parking lot won't cut
it. You wouldn't buy a car without a real world test drive, and a bike should
be no different.
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3. Don't belive the hype. Just because
your favorite rider or best friend rides a certain bike, that doesn't mean
that's the best one for you. Have an open mind and be realistic about your
needs and ability.
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Cheap Suspension Seatpost or No?
So, I have two more parts to buy, a seat post and a seat post clamp. If SheldonBrown.com is correct, it looks like I can transfer these parts over from my old frame to my new frame if I need to, BUT...I'm considering ordering a suspension seat post. I've seen some online for about $25, the best one of which appears to be a Zoom brand. Worth it or not?
Also, on color scheme, I've got a red frame with white rims and white handlebars. Would getting a white seatpost and or clamp be overkill on the white? Opinions please! 
Last edited by getagrip; 08-26-2011 at 12:31 AM.
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No..................................not worth it.
Duct tape iz like teh Force. It has a Lite side and a Dark side and it holdz the Universe together.
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no, those things are ridiculously heavy and don't provide much benefit.
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 Originally Posted by getagrip
...I'm considering ordering a suspension seat post. I've seen some online for about $25, the best one of which appears to be a Zoom brand.
No. Just don't.
FWIW, I recently scored a take-off, Specialized-brand suspension post on eBay. I threw it on a new build just for the heck of it. The result was that my butt would bounce up and down with every pedal stroke. Seat height was changing mid-stroke. It was awful. I threw the post in a drawer and put on a rigid post instead.
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Even the best suspension seatposts are terrible but that Zoom one is absolutely horrific.
Don't you hate it when a sentence doesn't end the way you think it octopus?
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Suspension seat post are not that bad but it's heavy. My GF's Jamis has suspension saddle and whenever I test ride it they are okay. I think a good saddle with proper cushion would much be better. Customization of color is base on your personal preference but remember if u get a reflector and brake lights the clamp is black and it will stand out.
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Do you ride off-road?
OP - I agree with everybody else.  Those things suck.
"Don't buy upgrades; ride up grades." -Eddy Merckx
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Rode it on flat hard packed and single track trails. it was okay for those conditions but I would image it to be bad on rough trails.
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Thudbuster is the most trail worthy among the rest because it move back not up/down but it still sucks. If you are doing any kind of serious riding go with reg post or adjustable post.
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