Customer Reviews

M-Wave Alloy Bicycle Suspension Seat Post

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

I purchased this suspension post last summer locally for more than what its being offered for here on Amazon. In fact a lot more. Too bad I didn't find it here first. The M-Wave suspension post is actually an amazingly solid product for the price. At just under a food long it should be enough for just about anyone to find a comfortable range in comfort and pedal travel. The suspension system employed in it feels to me to be as comfortable and effective as some that I have taken a ride on that are much more expensive. (When it comes to bike parts, I am learning that there is always an alternative that is much more expensive no matter what it is). I truthfully did not feel any discernible difference between mine and the so called state of the art models that some of my friends got the shaft on at high priced bike shops. If you happen to bike either a little or a lot, then you know that any kind of suspension system in the bike, and especially in the butt area can make a world of difference. You will feel an immediate improvement in your ride, and definitely over time once you install this post. The only thing that I noticed as to this and just about any other post I have ever used was that unless it is secured with some kind of screw or bolt, they will inevitably "ride". That is, move around on you as you travel, and or get on or off. To some folks this is not something they get bothered by. However if you are someone that finds the seat post having a mind of its own annoying no matter how much you seem to tighten its clamp, I suggest you do as I did and drill a hole in the base of the post where it enters the body of the bike. Then inserting a good size screw into the hole so that it will lock the post in place no matter what kind of rugged terrain you choose to venture upon. The down side of this procedure is that if it becomes necessary to adjust the height of the seat again for any reason, you have to remove the screw first. Not something that is either a real bother, nor is going to be an event that is going to come up too often unless you are still growing, or loan your bike out a lot. Its a 5 minute procedure that will easily lock this post or any other in place solidly.

In conclusion, as with all my reviews on any accessories on bikes, I readily confess I am no expert, nor any kind of biking aficionado. I just ride locally and comfortably for fun and exercise. I am definitely not someone that feels its necessary to purchase anything more expensive that is commensurate with the amount of use I am going to demand of it. Its my opinion that this seat post is all most of us that are just casual riders would ever need to give one more adjust ability and comfort. Its not only very reasonably priced here on Amazon, but also at the time of this writing ships free when bundled. I highly recommend it...

PS: By the way, make sure you measure your shaft diameter correctly before ordering. For those of us that still affectionately embrace the old time decimal system, the 25.4 mm post, the smaller one, is equal to a simple 1 inch diameter. (Sounds so much easier that way doesn't it). The larger one being for shafts that are larger than an inch.

Seems to be a good product with lousy user instructions...in that mine didn't arrive with any instruction on installation and adjustment; one sheet of paper would suffice. I figured out on my own that an allen wrench that just fits into the hole in the base of the post lets you adjust the "preload"; that is, back it out a couple turns to loosen it up; turn it clockwise to stiffen it up. As to another review that complained about the post shifting around and needing to screw or bolt it to the seat post tube, that hasn't happened to me with a good, tight installation. If the post or seat are shifting around, something is wrong with the install. This is a good product in search of a set of good user instructions; hence only 4 stars. For the price, I'd recommend it to anyone looking to improve the "butt factor" of their ride; just clue them in on how to properly adjust it. *Don't* back the adjusting nut all the way out. It's very good when paired with a saddle that's comfortable for you.

100% effective at reducing back pain. Really works well. Minutes to install. Be sure to measure to get the right size.

Received it today had it on in 10 minutes all adjusted and on the road. Very good design excellent fit and finish and works like a charm. Will support this product and all that it said it will do.

Garbage. Product rec'd and compression feature worked once, where it stuck and never returned like a good shock absorber should. Since the return postage was 50% of the cost of the item, I threw it in garbage. Went to the local bike shop and bought one similar for the same price...I advise you to do the same.

the seat post works good . There is a little play in the post to allow it to twist but I fount allowable. It fit perfect in my schwinn. I would buy again.

I have a Schwinn Solotaire 700CC bike and my fat fanny saddle would not fit on the seat stem as it was shaped in a "7" so I had to get a plain, old straight stem. This stem did the trick for my bike and my fat fanny seat. My ride is now smooth over all sorts of bumps with the shock system. Well worth the money. Would highly recommend if you need a new suspension seat post to replace a "7" configuration stem.

HEY I ordered this two days ago, and it still hasn't shipped?!?? GET ON IT!!!! I usually don't order online, for this very reason. I like to touch and hold the item before I purchase it. Then, once I crack open my dusty and rarely used wallet, and spend my hard earned dollars, I want INSTANT GRATIFICATION. Waiting two days to proces my order smacks of indifference. You didn't wait two days, and weren't indifferent when you charged my credit card....

I've used this suspension seat post for about 3 weeks and so far it's met all my expectations of an easy install and improved biking comfort. I bought this and a new cushioned seat for my 30 - 40 or more miles of leisurely touring each week, because my new bike had front suspension but no rear suspension. After 3 weeks I haven't encountered seat post slippage or problems reported by some customers - my inexpensive new Schwinn bike has a sturdy quick release seat post clamp that doesn't let the seat post slip at all. So far it's been the perfect seat post for me, at an unbelievable low price, but I dinged it one star since there were no instructions included, mentioning for example, the adjustment screw at the base of the post. I'm grateful for all the info and ideas included in other posts.

I'm about 200 lbs, I have this on an 1995 26" nishiki blazer mtb bike. Works great. My only complaint is the post
is a little bit smaller than the original seat post so this seat post will turn side to side no matter how much I tightened the
seat tube clamp. To fix the problem
I tack welded it in position.