I found myself actually setting my saddle height about 10mm higher than normal to account for the sag (the amount the seatpost sits below its unsprung height with my weight on it).Īs a result of testing this seatpost, I’ve also realised how much I rely on the stiffness of my seatpost to feel out the amount of traction I have when climbing off-road, with the Shockstop it becomes more difficult. The constantly adjusting saddle height is most certainly detectable while riding. 35mm - that’s a lot in terms of saddle height and if you’re one to be rather retentive on bike fit then this may not be the product for you. With that said there are some important caveats that need to be addressed. It’s pretty obvious why - the seatpost works as you’d want it to, riding instantly becomes more comfortable, and you find yourself carefree picking lines through neglected road surfaces you would not have considered previously. Needless to say I was immediately and pleasantly surprised. Testing this on my gravel bike seemed appropriate given the amount of suspension proposed, and to say I was negligent to believe that it would make a difference would be fair. The saddle angle is retained throughout the cycle of travel, this is most certainly important given the amount of vertical compliance should the front of your saddle suddenly gain 35mm more height than the rear you’d no doubt be looking discomfort in the face.
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