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Subject: Re: Suspension losses
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2025 01:45:49 -0000 (UTC)
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Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> One further thought: If we accept (as I do) that jiggling the human 
> pedaler does cause loss in energy and speed, why aren't we all using 
> saddles with some sort of damped springing?
> 
> I know suspension seatposts exist, but even those are not popular on 
> road bikes.

I'm using a suspension seatpost now, removed from a town bike. It's
slightly more comfortable. No idea if it's more efficient. Certainly
heavier, probably lossy unless I balance pedal effort to keep pressure
on the saddle constant. That difference is small at most.

Thanks for writing,

bob prohaska


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