gravel bike suspension seatpost Suspension Seatpost

• Damped & Race-Tuned Performance - 35mm of damped suspension travel, providing the perfect choice for riders who want responsive suspension travel in a lightweight package with highly tunable stiffness.  
• Tunability - This new design features a combination of elastomers and coil springs for a more progressive spring rate and controlled travel while still maintaining small bump sensitivity and low weight. Swappable elastomers and springs allow you to change the suspension stiffness, while a preload adjustment lets you dial in the perfect feel.
• Lightweight - up to 13% weight reduction (up to 74 grams!) than the equivalent set-up in the ShockStop Endurance Seatpost and ultra-sleek styling
• Go farther - reducing fatigue from bumps and vibrations
• Ride faster - energy that is normally wasted suspending your body is converted into forward motion
• Improve control - float over obstacles
• For the ultimate suspension system, pair with the ShockStop PRO Stem or ShockStop Stem  
• Not sure seatpost which seatpost to choose? Checkout a comparison of our seatpost lineup here. 

Details:

• The ShockStop Seatpost is available in two length options:
• 280mm and 350mm
• 35mm of active suspension travel
• Combination of coil springs & swappable elastomers 
• Optimized linkage geometry provides ultra-responsive suspension feel
• 350mm size is Di2 battery compatible (using standard di2 adapter), 280mm is NOT Di2 Compatible
• Check technical specifications for compatibility

What's in the Box:

• 1 x ShockStop PRO Suspension Seatpost 
• Pre-installed inside seatpost:
• Red (medium) Elastomer with End Caps
• Outer Coil Spring
• Inner Coil Spring
• Green (Soft) Elastomer with End Caps
• Included in box:
• Red (Medium) Elastomer with End Caps
• All required hardware

What is a Suspension Seatpost?

A suspension seatpost is a specially designed bicycle seatpost featuring shock absorbing construction that helps smooth out bumps in the terrain and reduce the impact to the rider. They are best suited for gravel biking and bikepacking applications but are also used on road bikes to help riders stay in the saddle through rough roads. 

The Shockstop suspension seatposts feature a proprietary parallelogram design, which allows for the suspension to remain active even when you're seated and pedaling. This means that you can benefit from the suspension's smoothing effect even when you're putting down power, unlike some suspension seatposts that become rigid when you're pedaling. 

The minimal design of the ShockStop Suspension Seatpost blends seamlessly with the aesthetic of modern gravel, road, and e-bikes. Along with the ShockStop Suspension Stem, this suspension system works together to reduce fatigue and strain, letting you ride farther, faster, and more comfortably.

Benefits of a Suspension Seatpost

Improved comfort: Suspension seatposts help to absorb shocks and vibrations from rough roads, reducing stress and fatigue on your body, especially your hands, arms, and back. This can lead to a more comfortable ride and reduced risk of injury.

Improved control: By absorbing shock and vibrations, a suspension seatpost can help to maintain traction and stability on rough roads, allowing you to ride with more confidence and control.

Reduced fatigue: By reducing the amount of stress and fatigue on your body, a suspension seatpost can help you to conserve energy and ride for longer without feeling as tired.

Better performance: By allowing you to maintain traction and control on rough roads, a suspension seatpost can help you to ride faster and more efficiently, especially on technical terrain.