Installed the zoom post on my bike today and I wouldn't have realized I can adjust the tilt on the seat if I hadn't of watched your video. Thank you. After I rode and saw how nice it worked, I ordered a post for the wife. I'll be in her good favor for a couple days at least, cause knowing me, I'll do something to piss her off. I am but a man! 😇
Lol!! I am but a man as well🤣 I very happy that you got something from my video. That makes me feel like I’m not doing this for nothing. After getting the Zoom for my wife and trying it out I decided to get one for myself too. I should have it in a day or two. I really could have used it today on our ride…it was the roughest trail I’ve ridden by far. I’m working on the editing and should have it up by Tuesday. I had 2 hours of footage so I’m trying to cut out the boring parts and getting it to a decent length. 😁. Happy trails!!
John, I appreciate your clear, precise, relaxed way of explaining products and showing how to install, the new style connectors with the Allen nuts are so much easier to deal with than the old fashioned ones. If you do some research, you will find seat posts for heavier folks, but they do cost more. I have always just gotten off the seat when I approach a rough part, and not depend on any suspension at all. Pedro here.
Hi Pedro! I appreciate that…I’m always nervous in front of the camera but I hope it helps some people. I’ll continue to look but might end up with the Zoom after all. I usually stand when I see a bump coming but the Zoom does give some extra softness when riding on the pavement. We will do some rides with it and see how it goes.
@@ReflectionsofOurLife Great, I may also get a zoom, based on how well it works out for you, looking forward to more of your videos to see if it makes a difference after a long ride.
Thanks Pedro! I’ll probably take turns with my wife on some rides to see how it works for me on the trails we usually ride on. I feel like even a little give that it had for me might relieve some of the soreness of a longer ride. We will see😁
Thanks so much Dan! I really enjoy recording my rides and demos and sharing with everyone 😊 I'm still trying to get comfortable on the other side of the camera though😂 I appreciate you!
YES! You must adjust the angle of the seat on the new Zoom post! Just match up the angle from the old seatpost first! But finally someone has shown us the best procedure to check the tension you went 13 turns clockwise and I noticed it was still bottoming out! So I decided that on my wife's suspension seatpost I'm going to crank it almost all the way because she weighs twice as much as I do and I'm going to start mine in the stock position and go from there I weigh 175lbs!
I have the same seat post for my old ebike. I weight 295lbs and it definitely helped with saddle sore riding longer trips. The type of seat I use also helped. I used to ride on the cloud 9 like in this video but I since got my sit bones measured and went with a much thinner seat/saddle by Bontrager (trek) for my seating position for $35 and although it is not as thick or cushioned it is much easier on me riding. Squishy doesn't always mean more comfortable when it comes to saddles. Sometimes firmer is better.
Very good information…I love getting informed information from people who have real world knowledge. Thank you for commenting…this may help a lot of people. 👍
Excellent video thank you for taking the time to put something legitimate together that people can benefit from great Channel keep up the good work the community like what you're doing❤
Thank you for stopping by @reidlawrence1114 and for the nice words! My wife and I love doing riding videos and I do these informational videos when asked questions by our viewers. My aim is to excite others to get out and ride a bike and get some exercise while enjoying the great outdoors.
I was looking at RUclips video's of the many different suspension seat posts, and ended up choosing ordering Suntour NCX, so it will be a few days before it arrives, but as one fellow put it, you 'get what you pay for' so I thought I'd spend a little extra, for longevity. I'm around the 180 lb mark, so I won't need it adjusted too much more than it's default, but the Suntour NCX seems to have good reviews, yet there are a couple one being Redshift, the other Kninekt suspension seat posts, on the more extreme cost end. Nonetheless, I chose the best for what I believe is 'bang for the buck' for my riding style, which is pathways, roadside bike paths, and some off-road trails. I've got some longer rides upcoming, so I'll be doing some of my own testing, and crossing my fingers as to a positive outcome. One thing mentioned on the 'spring' style, being that the distance from seat to pedal changes, as the seat moves up and down, and they say that can be difficult if you're riding where the extremes of the up/down on a very bumpy trail can affect your pedalling, where the fulcrum in using the Suntour has some back/forth motion with a little up/down making the distance from seat to pedal much less. Thanks for the video, and you did just fine in front of the camera, giving us good detail in what you where doing, and you own review of the post, so much appreciated!
I don't even have an ebike, but was looking for a comfortable seat for my bicycle. What do you know, I ended up watching the while video! Take care and I want to wish you and yours all the best.
Thanks for stopping by. Just remember that some posts are made for bigger frames. What I mean is that the diameter of the post may not fit into a regular bike. Make sure you measure the hole that your post goes into and make sure the suspension seatpost and seat for that matter fits your bike’s opening. They might sell them in different sizes. 👍
You probably know this,but I am 250 lbs and have been using the spring seat post that came with my Xp 1.0. I have had no issues at 250 lbs and I guess based on your video you’re probably ok as well. Good video, thanks. I did not see any bottoming out.
Hi John! I feel like if I was 250lbs I would be very happy with the Zoom post but those extra 50lbs ends up making a pretty big difference. It’s really hard to tell on the video like a lot of things are but I definitely smacked a solid spot in the post when I went over moderate bumps. The bottom of the sticker on the post is where the bottoming out happens and it did make it to the top of the seat post tube several times and I could really feel that. But like I said, I would probably get one if I don’t find anything any more heavy duty. I think it’s fine for the trails I ride but beyond that and the random pothole, it’s not a lot of help. If you could tell, I was pretty torn about giving it a thumbs up or down 😂. I’m right at that line where you can fall either way.
The SR Suntour is $70 and has a spring available for up to 300lbs. Might be a better option. The bigger issue is none of these posts come in the 500mm length that the original Lectric comes with. That part sucks.
That’s interesting…I haven’t heard of that problem before. This is why I love comments…to find out things like this. I didn’t realize they sold a straight post either. I hope that works for you…let me know.
Nice video. I've been researching. As I watch while it was working, I noticed that the two spring of the seat didn't have any action. When the post bottoms out it seams that the springs should come into play. Maybe some adjustments??.
Hi Elad! I believe you are right. I’ve had some other comments about how to adjust it as well and I need to play with it some more. It’s -18 degrees here for the next few days so hopefully by the middle of next week it’s supposed to get warmer and I’ll work on it a little and see if I can get it to work better. If not I might have to find one more suited to my weight.
I’m a big guy like you. I ride a bike called a Day 6 Samson. I would recommend you check it out. They sell it with an electric system, but I got mine with unrated aftermarket system. Very comfortable.
Thanks for the information! I welcome all recommendations and like to check new possibilities out. I haven’t heard of that bike but will definitely check it out.
I understood what you meant. I just checked out a video on the Day 6 Samson and it looks awesome! If I had the money to buy it and another ebike for my wife I would have tried it. But I had to buy two and the Lectric fit my budget at the time. But it looks like a great bike and would be one to get down the road for me. Thanks again for the suggestion!!😁👍
@@ReflectionsofOurLife It is expensive. Took me years to save up. It can be purchased less expensive w/o electric. I had a local guy who installed systems and got me a really strong motor which was good for my "generously" proportioned frame. Still came to be about the same price as the electric one. The big thing for me was the riding position worked really well for my no longer so young back. I tried other bicycles but they either had my knees in my chin or my feet way to high off the ground.
I might have to try that out. I'm getting along with what I have but I just might look into your suggestion. thanks for stopping by with your suggestion!
Hi Leslie! I too love a good windchime! My wife and I spent about an hour going through them until we found the one with the right sound for both of us. There is noting better than laying on our porch couch on a 70 degree day listening to the chimes singing with the help of a light breeze. I think it's a great stress reliever! I'm glad this video was of help to you. Just remember that you can adjust the stiffness of the post to your liking by turning the bolt on the end of the post. Sometimes people forget about that. Thanks again for dropping by!
From all the research I’ve done (260 lbs), I’m going to save a little and get the Kinect XR ($270 on Amazon). Unfortunately, for us bigger guys, you have to spend more to get the suspension we need. I definitely won’t be getting the Zoom. The Suntour doesn’t look like it’s for heavier riders, either. Thanks for your perspective.
I am 175 pounds as soon as I sit on the seat post it stays on the bottom I'm not sure how to adjust it no matter how I adjust it bottoms out on just sitting on it not rideing on it, shouldn't the seat post stay up when you just sitting on it? BTW good videos
I apologize for taking so long to reply! We've been through some issues here over the last few months and this channel has suffered because of that. But we are back now and looking forward to getting better. There is an adjustment screw in the bottom of the seat post that you can turn to tighten it up or loosen the suspension. Adjusting that screw keeps me from bottoming out and i weight close to 300lbs. If that doesn't work then you must have gotten a bad one and should exchange it.
Hi John, Chris at Propel (they have a RUclips channel too) has a video published in June 2020 on sprung seat posts called “Cirrus Kinekt Bodyfloat Suspension Seat Post XL2” that have a model for riders up to 320 pounds. They are crazy expensive though at $250 list, but about $229 on Amazon. I had a Lectric XP 2.0 on order for most of July, but after thoroughly thinking about it for that time, I cancelled it due to lack of decent riding places without having to fight automobile traffic here in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Packing the bike in the car and toting off to a trail miles away just doesn’t seem worthwhile, so I suspect I wouldn’t use an eBike enough to justify the cost. Good luck with the seatpost!
Hi Bill! Thanks for the information. I’d definitely have to ok that price with the wife though😂. I hear a lot of people say that they just don’t have the riding trails available. That’s really sad in this day and age. I feel like biking has really started taking off and hopefully that will change in the future. Sorry to hear that you had to cancel your bike but I totally understand. I hope you still stay with us and ride along with us when we go out until your situation improves.
Hey John if you didn't think it was working right why didn't you just tighten it up more you could have bottom it out and then see what it would do and if you needed to back it off a little you could have I guess that's what I'm going to do with mine
Hi Rob! The funny thing is that I haven’t gotten another shock post for my Lectric. I have found myself riding the new Rattan because of the more powerful motor and it came with a shock seat post. I would go ahead with the Zoom though. It’s a bit less expensive as some of the others and it actually works well for me when I adjust the spring tension.
There is a bolt and nut that you can tighten that will keep the seat solid on the seat post. The seat has 2 rails and this post fits between the rails. When the bolt is tightened, the seat is kept stable between the two rails. And yes, there is a screw at the bottom of the seat post that you can turn to loosen or tighten the springs inside the post. I was able to adjust that screw to the point that it supports my weight just fine.
I have learned that the center of load transfer is adjustable when the center of the seat post is moved on the rails. It matters not just in room from the handlebars, also load on the seat springs.
@@ReflectionsofOurLife I keep the seat slightly nose forward of the middle of the post. The tongue slightly up. Forces me forward and relieves the weight on the springs. The springs are for sudden shock reduction, not "floating". Hope that makes sense. I pretty much hate bicycle seats. The C9 is as close to comfort as I have ever found.
You're welcome Mr. Johnston and thank you for stopping by!! 😀👍 I try to make this channel as informative and entertaining as I can from my point of view. I really appreciate you taking time out of your day to comment.
You did really good in front of the camera. I know what you mean though. I try to stay out of videos and I don't like talking in them much because I don't have a good voice. Have you tried adjusting the air pressure in your tires to help absorb some of the bumps?
Hi Benjamin! Thank you very much! I never liked my voice either but after doing it for a while I got more comfortable. I wouldn’t even want my wife to hear me talk on the videos until I realized she heard my voice every day😂But actually being in front of the camera is totally different! You know, I haven’t let air out because I was worried about the battery draining quicker. But maybe I should try that. Thanks for the suggestion!
Ok John, thanks for that information. I was wondering if there was a length difference as it looked like the zoom was a little shorter than the stock post. They created a shipping label for my mirrors and lock, can the bike be far behind? Can't wait to get out on the trail and do my Saddletramp imitation!😎😎😎
The Zoom seat post works for my 236 lb mass. If I do somehow get a camera, I will be "the voice of experience". My ex wife & her pet attorney may have some interest in my location. Sense I have zero interest in feeding the sharks I will remain the shadow behind the camera.
@@Cyfi71 Amen! Daddy told me one day. Son if it has tits or tires, your gonna have problems with it. It's 101.3 here and I am not young enough to be outside.
@cy fels it is a bit shorter but it will adjust enough for my 6’ frame. I hope it’s close behind for sure. I’ve had several comments that people have lost patience and canceled and went with another brand.
Can you please tell me if the factory seat post is a standard size fits All? I'm planning to buy lectric 2.0, and I will be changing the seat post as well. Thanks
Hi Antonio and thanks for stopping by! Yes, the factory seat post is a standard size. I’ve put the Lectric seat post into a regular mountain bike and vice versa. The way the Lectric is made, it will accommodate most any seat post with the way it loosens and tightens.
Got it. Thanks Finally after researching & debating which ebike to buy I finally decided on Lectric XP 2.0 this morning 8/8/22. I was planning on buying the XPremium but decided on the 2.0 because Lectric upgraded the battery life for more Amp hours. Can't wait until my ebike arrives here in Mass!
It sure does. There is a screw at the bottom of the tube where you can adjust it for your size. My daughter is about that weight and she likes it a lot. I’m about 136 kg and it work pretty well for me. So it’s adjustable to your weight.
The bottom of the sticker isn’t the the end of the post. It’s the top of the sticker. You’ve got a great post!! My sticker on my post is ripped up to the top of the post so it’s got a lot more travel space than it looks. I’ll try to show you in my next video. Awesome review =D
Oh ok. Maybe my sticker is just keeping it from going down more. I’ll try to take it off and see if I can tell a difference. I’m stupid sometimes!😂Thanks for the info!!
@@ReflectionsofOurLife don’t say that 😂😂😂 you’ll really feel a difference after you get off the bike after a long ride. Get one for yourself now that you know it works for you. It’ll change your rides forever 💯
Thank you very much He maccabe! Although I am uncomfortable being in front of a camera and don’t use a script, I like to mix in some videos like this in hopes of helping people who have questions about ebikes and their accessories. Thanks again!😁
What about measuring the spring size and adding another spring size that's smaller diameter in addition with the one it comes with. That way you have 2 springs in there instead of one.
@@ReflectionsofOurLife Sure no problem. It reminded me of a buffer tube on an AR-15 and I watch forgotten weapons a lot and some of the older firearms have a dual spring setup where there is dual springs but a smaller one is inside of a larger one and they use them in concert instead of a side by side arrangement. You probably wouldn't need too much over what the main spring is doing and it's still adjustable as the threaded spacer is acting on both springs at once. Usually the smaller spring is weaker and is just there to support the main spring a bit. I just ordered one of these seat posts today myself. I'm not expecting any miracles, but if it even helps a bit with the garbage roads we have where I live I'll be happy.
@@ReflectionsofOurLife After doing a quick search on Google. I've seen a few springs out there with a 24mm outside diameter for fun which should fit I'm guessing the 26mm outside diameter mainspring in the 27mm tube. There are a ton out there of varying lengths. But even if you have shorter ones you could put say 3 short ones or whatever in there inside the main spring and it would still help. Maybe Rona or Home deport or an automotive store might custom cut a spring for you? Maybe measure the inside diameter of the main spring and order a small cheap 24 or 25mm spring just to see if it will fit nicely in the main spring then you can go from there. Another option is the buy some washers to act as shims for the main spring for more compression which would be the cheapest option but might not give you the travel of just having an extra spring in there.
I’ll definitely have to look into that. Tightening down the adjuster at the end of the tube works fairly well for now but I can see the single loosing some of its strength after a while. Those ideas of yours are very good😃
I agree! It’s a lot more comfortable than no suspension and I have back issues the way it is. We like them a lot! Thanks for stopping by and commenting 😁
2nd! Did you try a seat from lectric? It will only take 2 months. LOL! Up date on my bike. Got an email blaming everyone and thing for not having my bike. From covid to Fedx. That was strike 3. I'm asking for a refund. No word from them on any of my emails from a company that prided themselves on customer service. I ordered a similar folding bike with a smaller motor (350w) from walmart that will be here by the 11th.
Lol!!! I know it’s frustrating Bert. I really hate that you’ve had that experience but I’d be just as upset. Most ebikes are built very similarly so I’d say you’ll be fine with what you ordered. Any ebike is better than no ebike 😁. I still hope you stick around and share your experience with you new bike when it comes. Even though I talk about the Lectric, this isn’t a Lectric channel. I just like to share the riding experience and communicate with everyone😁. And Pedro is right, you need something before the nice weather is gone.
Hey Bert, sorry to see you give up on your bike. It's been two months for me but they just generated a shipping label for my mirrors and lock so I'm thinking the bike isn't too far behind. Supposed to be shipped by the second so I'm thinking I'm close!😎
@@bertkelly7650 I think I'm in process for shipping so I'm thinking I'm very close to the shipping estimate they sent me a few weeks ago. Seems that the shipping label is created just before shipment with lectric so it will be close to the ten week forecast by them.
Hi Little Viking Coach and thank you for the input...I'll look that up! I've had several suggestions and I'm open to all of them. I'll try and research all of them and start trying them out. 😀👍
Zoom seatpost are ok until the wear and tear from the inner mechanism. Even if you disassemble it if locks are stripped or ragged you need to replace them. So average shelf life on riding depends on road ride and distance. Plus the bike your putting it on.Heavy weight is not suggested.
I’m sure you’re probably exactly right especially with how things are made nowadays. 😀 I actually don’t have the Zoom on my bike but my wife does. I’ve got the original solid seat post on my Lectric bike. The Rattan bike I have came with a shock suspension that I do use though. I guess we will see how long they last. Thanks for the information.
Great video in seat post but what does Lisa think about the post, just curious! I have the Zoom post and love it. Just saying. I hope you can find something that will meet your need and smooth out the ride for you. Love your videos, great work!!! 😊👍🚲
Thanks Karen!! I’ve recently heard that there are some for me but they go from $150 and up to even $300! That’s a bit steep for a seat post!😂. The zoom might work for me on the types of trails that we ride. I will switch back-and-forth with Lisa and see how it goes and if it’s OK I may go ahead and get one anyway.
One of our own Chris Crossed has found a charger that will knock 33% off of the charge time for our bikes. He got his new 2.0 today. He has a 1.0 check him out. Amazon sells the charger for 25.99 I just bought one.
Here I was thinking the zoom post was trash if you weighed too little. I'm 140 and it's just too bouncy, it's not smooth. It feels like it's gonna throw me off
Have you tried adjusting it? There is a screw inside the bottom of the seat post that you can tighten and loosen base on your weight. I was able to adjust it to work for me who weighs 290lbs. My wife weighs about your weight and we were able to adjust hers to work for her and she likes it.
Hi XST Media and thanks for stopping by! There aren’t many products out there designed for people around 300lbs. I like to try and show some things, including the ebikes, that still might work for us heavier people. The Zoom does work ok for me at 300 lbs and if it breaks, I’ll let people know that too. It’s only a seat post so if it does, it shouldn’t break the bank. I push the limit on my things so others like me don’t have to to see if they will work. I’m the Guinea pig.😀
That’s crazy! Sorry about that. I’ve noticed that happening before to others. I get a notification that someone left a message and when I go to read it, it’s gone. When I saw your notification and clicked on it it said comment not found. I guess it’s a glitch with RUclips. I got your message today though!😁
Looks useless to me. I don't have much trouble anyway on my mountain bike. The ones for my 305lb weight rating are up there between $150 and $300 mark. Like I said before, way out of my price range.
Yeah, I was a bit disappointed with it for myself at 300lbs. But I have to say that it provided a little help on smoother roads and smooth trails with crushed stone. $150 and up is a bit crazy for a bike seat post so I might just stay with my stock one. At least my wife and other small people would enjoy them.
Installed the zoom post on my bike today and I wouldn't have realized I can adjust the tilt on the seat if I hadn't of watched your video. Thank you. After I rode and saw how nice it worked, I ordered a post for the wife. I'll be in her good favor for a couple days at least, cause knowing me, I'll do something to piss her off. I am but a man! 😇
Lol!! I am but a man as well🤣 I very happy that you got something from my video. That makes me feel like I’m not doing this for nothing. After getting the Zoom for my wife and trying it out I decided to get one for myself too. I should have it in a day or two. I really could have used it today on our ride…it was the roughest trail I’ve ridden by far. I’m working on the editing and should have it up by Tuesday. I had 2 hours of footage so I’m trying to cut out the boring parts and getting it to a decent length. 😁. Happy trails!!
John, I appreciate your clear, precise, relaxed way of explaining products and showing how to install, the new style connectors with the Allen nuts are so much easier to deal with than the old fashioned ones. If you do some research, you will find seat posts for heavier folks, but they do cost more. I have always just gotten off the seat when I approach a rough part, and not depend on any suspension at all. Pedro here.
Hi Pedro! I appreciate that…I’m always nervous in front of the camera but I hope it helps some people. I’ll continue to look but might end up with the Zoom after all. I usually stand when I see a bump coming but the Zoom does give some extra softness when riding on the pavement. We will do some rides with it and see how it goes.
@@ReflectionsofOurLife Great, I may also get a zoom, based on how well it works out for you, looking forward to more of your videos to see if it makes a difference after a long ride.
Thanks Pedro! I’ll probably take turns with my wife on some rides to see how it works for me on the trails we usually ride on. I feel like even a little give that it had for me might relieve some of the soreness of a longer ride. We will see😁
You can adjust the stiffness the bolt is at the bottom of the post clock wise
Thanks…I ended up finding the screw. It’s nice and comfy now😀
This was the review I was looking for. THANKS!
Thanks for stopping by Eric! I’m glad it helped😀.
Great seeing you in front of the camera. Enjoying your videos and watching your channel grow!!
Thanks so much Dan! I really enjoy recording my rides and demos and sharing with everyone 😊 I'm still trying to get comfortable on the other side of the camera though😂 I appreciate you!
YES! You must adjust the angle of the seat on the new Zoom post! Just match up the angle from the old seatpost first!
But finally someone has shown us the best procedure to check the tension you went 13 turns clockwise and I noticed it was still bottoming out! So I decided that on my wife's suspension seatpost I'm going to crank it almost all the way because she weighs twice as much as I do and I'm going to start mine in the stock position and go from there I weigh 175lbs!
Thanks for stopping by and for your opinion. My hope is to give people good information on items I try out.
I have the same seat post for my old ebike. I weight 295lbs and it definitely helped with saddle sore riding longer trips. The type of seat I use also helped. I used to ride on the cloud 9 like in this video but I since got my sit bones measured and went with a much thinner seat/saddle by Bontrager (trek) for my seating position for $35 and although it is not as thick or cushioned it is much easier on me riding. Squishy doesn't always mean more comfortable when it comes to saddles. Sometimes firmer is better.
Very good information…I love getting informed information from people who have real world knowledge. Thank you for commenting…this may help a lot of people. 👍
You are the man ty going to buy one now
I assume he screwed it up all the way. It didn't look like it in the video.
I did adjust it better after the video. Works like a charm now. 😁
How tall are you ?
Excellent video thank you for taking the time to put something legitimate together that people can benefit from great Channel keep up the good work the community like what you're doing❤
Thank you for stopping by @reidlawrence1114 and for the nice words! My wife and I love doing riding videos and I do these informational videos when asked questions by our viewers. My aim is to excite others to get out and ride a bike and get some exercise while enjoying the great outdoors.
Hey John must say I really enjoyed that video keep up the good work
Thanks Joe! I really appreciate it!😁. Like I said, I’m not very comfortable in front of the camera but I wanted to address some of my recent comments.
I was looking at RUclips video's of the many different suspension seat posts, and ended up choosing ordering Suntour NCX, so it will be a few days before it arrives, but as one fellow put it, you 'get what you pay for' so I thought I'd spend a little extra, for longevity. I'm around the 180 lb mark, so I won't need it adjusted too much more than it's default, but the Suntour NCX seems to have good reviews, yet there are a couple one being Redshift, the other Kninekt suspension seat posts, on the more extreme cost end. Nonetheless, I chose the best for what I believe is 'bang for the buck' for my riding style, which is pathways, roadside bike paths, and some off-road trails. I've got some longer rides upcoming, so I'll be doing some of my own testing, and crossing my fingers as to a positive outcome. One thing mentioned on the 'spring' style, being that the distance from seat to pedal changes, as the seat moves up and down, and they say that can be difficult if you're riding where the extremes of the up/down on a very bumpy trail can affect your pedalling, where the fulcrum in using the Suntour has some back/forth motion with a little up/down making the distance from seat to pedal much less. Thanks for the video, and you did just fine in front of the camera, giving us good detail in what you where doing, and you own review of the post, so much appreciated!
A good well thought out video. thanks.
Thank you Leslie…I appreciate the feedback.
I don't even have an ebike, but was looking for a comfortable seat for my bicycle. What do you know, I ended up watching the while video! Take care and I want to wish you and yours all the best.
Thanks for stopping by. Just remember that some posts are made for bigger frames. What I mean is that the diameter of the post may not fit into a regular bike. Make sure you measure the hole that your post goes into and make sure the suspension seatpost and seat for that matter fits your bike’s opening. They might sell them in different sizes. 👍
I will appreciate any shock absorbed seat post recommendations for riders weighing 350 lbs. Thank you in advance
You probably know this,but I am 250 lbs and have been using the spring seat post that came with my Xp 1.0. I have had no issues at 250 lbs and I guess based on your video you’re probably ok as well. Good video, thanks. I did not see any bottoming out.
Hi John! I feel like if I was 250lbs I would be very happy with the Zoom post but those extra 50lbs ends up making a pretty big difference. It’s really hard to tell on the video like a lot of things are but I definitely smacked a solid spot in the post when I went over moderate bumps. The bottom of the sticker on the post is where the bottoming out happens and it did make it to the top of the seat post tube several times and I could really feel that. But like I said, I would probably get one if I don’t find anything any more heavy duty. I think it’s fine for the trails I ride but beyond that and the random pothole, it’s not a lot of help. If you could tell, I was pretty torn about giving it a thumbs up or down 😂. I’m right at that line where you can fall either way.
Thanks for the video. Maybe experiment / hack it and look for a stiffer spring?
I found that it could be adjusted more with a screw at the bottom of the post. So it does work for someone my size. Nothing is perfect but it’s good.
The SR Suntour is $70 and has a spring available for up to 300lbs. Might be a better option. The bigger issue is none of these posts come in the 500mm length that the original Lectric comes with. That part sucks.
I might have to try that if/when these give out. Thanks for the information!😃
Thank you for your insight and your video. I'm 240 pounds it works for me.
You’re very welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
OK! I'm 230. I'll order it
It should work fine for you. They aren’t magic but they do make a difference.
@@ReflectionsofOurLife Had to return. could not get the angle of seat correct. But, I saw they sell a straight post design.
That’s interesting…I haven’t heard of that problem before. This is why I love comments…to find out things like this. I didn’t realize they sold a straight post either. I hope that works for you…let me know.
Nice video. I've been researching. As I watch while it was working, I noticed that the two spring of the seat didn't have any action. When the post bottoms out it seams that the springs should come into play. Maybe some adjustments??.
Hi Elad! I believe you are right. I’ve had some other comments about how to adjust it as well and I need to play with it some more. It’s -18 degrees here for the next few days so hopefully by the middle of next week it’s supposed to get warmer and I’ll work on it a little and see if I can get it to work better. If not I might have to find one more suited to my weight.
I’m a big guy like you. I ride a bike called a Day 6 Samson. I would recommend you check it out. They sell it with an electric system, but I got mine with unrated aftermarket system. Very comfortable.
Thanks for the information! I welcome all recommendations and like to check new possibilities out. I haven’t heard of that bike but will definitely check it out.
@@ReflectionsofOurLife I meant to say "uprated."
Keep making great videos!
I understood what you meant. I just checked out a video on the Day 6 Samson and it looks awesome! If I had the money to buy it and another ebike for my wife I would have tried it. But I had to buy two and the Lectric fit my budget at the time. But it looks like a great bike and would be one to get down the road for me. Thanks again for the suggestion!!😁👍
@@ReflectionsofOurLife It is expensive. Took me years to save up. It can be purchased less expensive w/o electric. I had a local guy who installed systems and got me a really strong motor which was good for my "generously" proportioned frame. Still came to be about the same price as the electric one. The big thing for me was the riding position worked really well for my no longer so young back. I tried other bicycles but they either had my knees in my chin or my feet way to high off the ground.
I think this would fit what you would need, SR Suntour SP12 NCX Suspension Seatpost with Cover. Tell me what you think?
I might have to try that out. I'm getting along with what I have but I just might look into your suggestion. thanks for stopping by with your suggestion!
Love wind chime. Not obtrusive but soothing. Getting ready to put my zoom on so lessens my anxiety.
Hi Leslie! I too love a good windchime! My wife and I spent about an hour going through them until we found the one with the right sound for both of us. There is noting better than laying on our porch couch on a 70 degree day listening to the chimes singing with the help of a light breeze. I think it's a great stress reliever! I'm glad this video was of help to you. Just remember that you can adjust the stiffness of the post to your liking by turning the bolt on the end of the post. Sometimes people forget about that. Thanks again for dropping by!
From all the research I’ve done (260 lbs), I’m going to save a little and get the Kinect XR ($270 on Amazon). Unfortunately, for us bigger guys, you have to spend more to get the suspension we need. I definitely won’t be getting the Zoom. The Suntour doesn’t look like it’s for heavier riders, either. Thanks for your perspective.
I am 175 pounds as soon as I sit on the seat post it stays on the bottom I'm not sure how to adjust it no matter how I adjust it bottoms out on just sitting on it not rideing on it,
shouldn't the seat post stay up when you just sitting on it? BTW good videos
I apologize for taking so long to reply! We've been through some issues here over the last few months and this channel has suffered because of that. But we are back now and looking forward to getting better. There is an adjustment screw in the bottom of the seat post that you can turn to tighten it up or loosen the suspension. Adjusting that screw keeps me from bottoming out and i weight close to 300lbs. If that doesn't work then you must have gotten a bad one and should exchange it.
Hi John,
Chris at Propel (they have a RUclips channel too) has a video published in June 2020 on sprung seat posts called “Cirrus Kinekt Bodyfloat Suspension Seat Post XL2” that have a model for riders up to 320 pounds. They are crazy expensive though at $250 list, but about $229 on Amazon.
I had a Lectric XP 2.0 on order for most of
July, but after thoroughly thinking about it for that time, I cancelled it due to lack of decent riding places without having to fight automobile traffic here in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Packing the bike in the car and toting off to a trail miles away just doesn’t seem worthwhile, so I suspect I wouldn’t use an eBike enough to justify the cost. Good luck with the seatpost!
Hi Bill! Thanks for the information. I’d definitely have to ok that price with the wife though😂. I hear a lot of people say that they just don’t have the riding trails available. That’s really sad in this day and age. I feel like biking has really started taking off and hopefully that will change in the future. Sorry to hear that you had to cancel your bike but I totally understand. I hope you still stay with us and ride along with us when we go out until your situation improves.
Hey John if you didn't think it was working right why didn't you just tighten it up more you could have bottom it out and then see what it would do and if you needed to back it off a little you could have I guess that's what I'm going to do with mine
Hi Don. Actually that’s exactly what I ended up doing after I finished this video. Turns out that it works fine for me now😁
That's Great glad to hear it
Didn't see a video telling us what seat post you got for your bike. What did ya settle on?
Hi Rob! The funny thing is that I haven’t gotten another shock post for my Lectric. I have found myself riding the new Rattan because of the more powerful motor and it came with a shock seat post. I would go ahead with the Zoom though. It’s a bit less expensive as some of the others and it actually works well for me when I adjust the spring tension.
What prevents the seat shifting from side to side??? You cannot change spring for your weight???
There is a bolt and nut that you can tighten that will keep the seat solid on the seat post. The seat has 2 rails and this post fits between the rails. When the bolt is tightened, the seat is kept stable between the two rails. And yes, there is a screw at the bottom of the seat post that you can turn to loosen or tighten the springs inside the post. I was able to adjust that screw to the point that it supports my weight just fine.
I have learned that the center of load transfer is adjustable when the center of the seat post is moved on the rails. It matters not just in room from the handlebars, also load on the seat springs.
Great information! Do you have a preference on positioning the seat farther to the front or back or to the middle?
@@ReflectionsofOurLife I keep the seat slightly nose forward of the middle of the post. The tongue slightly up. Forces me forward and relieves the weight on the springs. The springs are for sudden shock reduction, not "floating". Hope that makes sense. I pretty much hate bicycle seats. The C9 is as close to comfort as I have ever found.
Thanks for that information! I’ll try adjusting it a little different and see how that works. 👍
Thanks for sharing your experiences
You're welcome Mr. Johnston and thank you for stopping by!! 😀👍 I try to make this channel as informative and entertaining as I can from my point of view. I really appreciate you taking time out of your day to comment.
You did really good in front of the camera. I know what you mean though. I try to stay out of videos and I don't like talking in them much because I don't have a good voice.
Have you tried adjusting the air pressure in your tires to help absorb some of the bumps?
Hi Benjamin! Thank you very much! I never liked my voice either but after doing it for a while I got more comfortable. I wouldn’t even want my wife to hear me talk on the videos until I realized she heard my voice every day😂But actually being in front of the camera is totally different! You know, I haven’t let air out because I was worried about the battery draining quicker. But maybe I should try that. Thanks for the suggestion!
Ok John, thanks for that information. I was wondering if there was a length difference as it looked like the zoom was a little shorter than the stock post. They created a shipping label for my mirrors and lock, can the bike be far behind? Can't wait to get out on the trail and do my Saddletramp imitation!😎😎😎
The Zoom seat post works for my 236 lb mass. If I do somehow get a camera, I will be "the voice of experience". My ex wife & her pet attorney may have some interest in my location. Sense I have zero interest in feeding the sharks I will remain the shadow behind the camera.
@@Saddletramp1200 Ha ha, if you're gonna talk ex wives, we're gonna need more beer! 😎
@@Cyfi71 Amen! Daddy told me one day. Son if it has tits or tires, your gonna have problems with it. It's 101.3 here and I am not young enough to be outside.
Lol! Smart dad!
@cy fels it is a bit shorter but it will adjust enough for my 6’ frame. I hope it’s close behind for sure. I’ve had several comments that people have lost patience and canceled and went with another brand.
Can you please tell me if the factory seat post is a standard size fits All? I'm planning to buy lectric 2.0, and I will be changing the seat post as well. Thanks
Hi Antonio and thanks for stopping by! Yes, the factory seat post is a standard size. I’ve put the Lectric seat post into a regular mountain bike and vice versa. The way the Lectric is made, it will accommodate most any seat post with the way it loosens and tightens.
Got it. Thanks
Finally after researching & debating which ebike to buy I finally decided on Lectric XP 2.0 this morning 8/8/22. I was planning on buying the XPremium but decided on the 2.0 because Lectric upgraded the battery life for more Amp hours. Can't wait until my ebike arrives here in Mass!
Sounds like a great choice Antonio! I know you will enjoy it!
Love the video thank you
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by Travis! I really appreciate you 😁
Does it work for people who are 65kg?
It sure does. There is a screw at the bottom of the tube where you can adjust it for your size. My daughter is about that weight and she likes it a lot. I’m about 136 kg and it work pretty well for me. So it’s adjustable to your weight.
Kinekt Xl seatpost is rated 320 lbs. It is wonderful. I am 300.
Thanks Steve! I'll look that seatpost up. It's nice to have the input of a like bodied person! 😀👍
Can u post link
The bottom of the sticker isn’t the the end of the post. It’s the top of the sticker. You’ve got a great post!! My sticker on my post is ripped up to the top of the post so it’s got a lot more travel space than it looks. I’ll try to show you in my next video. Awesome review =D
Oh ok. Maybe my sticker is just keeping it from going down more. I’ll try to take it off and see if I can tell a difference. I’m stupid sometimes!😂Thanks for the info!!
@@ReflectionsofOurLife don’t say that 😂😂😂 you’ll really feel a difference after you get off the bike after a long ride. Get one for yourself now that you know it works for you. It’ll change your rides forever 💯
Enjoyed your video.
Thank you very much He maccabe! Although I am uncomfortable being in front of a camera and don’t use a script, I like to mix in some videos like this in hopes of helping people who have questions about ebikes and their accessories. Thanks again!😁
Im 240 not sure what to do
I’m sure this post will work fine for you. It has an adjustment screw inside it. It actually works for me at 300lbs.
Powerful!
What about measuring the spring size and adding another spring size that's smaller diameter in addition with the one it comes with. That way you have 2 springs in there instead of one.
That’s a great idea Chris!! I hadn’t thought of that. Next chance I get I’ll have to research that possibility 😃.
@@ReflectionsofOurLife Sure no problem. It reminded me of a buffer tube on an AR-15 and I watch forgotten weapons a lot and some of the older firearms have a dual spring setup where there is dual springs but a smaller one is inside of a larger one and they use them in concert instead of a side by side arrangement. You probably wouldn't need too much over what the main spring is doing and it's still adjustable as the threaded spacer is acting on both springs at once. Usually the smaller spring is weaker and is just there to support the main spring a bit. I just ordered one of these seat posts today myself. I'm not expecting any miracles, but if it even helps a bit with the garbage roads we have where I live I'll be happy.
@@ReflectionsofOurLife After doing a quick search on Google. I've seen a few springs out there with a 24mm outside diameter for fun which should fit I'm guessing the 26mm outside diameter mainspring in the 27mm tube. There are a ton out there of varying lengths. But even if you have shorter ones you could put say 3 short ones or whatever in there inside the main spring and it would still help. Maybe Rona or Home deport or an automotive store might custom cut a spring for you? Maybe measure the inside diameter of the main spring and order a small cheap 24 or 25mm spring just to see if it will fit nicely in the main spring then you can go from there. Another option is the buy some washers to act as shims for the main spring for more compression which would be the cheapest option but might not give you the travel of just having an extra spring in there.
That’s a good point. My Glock 23 has a double spring recoil system so that does make sense. The posts do make a big difference…I can attest to that! 😁
I’ll definitely have to look into that. Tightening down the adjuster at the end of the tube works fairly well for now but I can see the single loosing some of its strength after a while. Those ideas of yours are very good😃
Great demo
Thanks Loc…I appreciate it! They are nice to have😁
This will somehow reduce back injury 👍
I agree! It’s a lot more comfortable than no suspension and I have back issues the way it is. We like them a lot! Thanks for stopping by and commenting 😁
watching poster's butt on the saddle bouncing up n down was oddly satisfying and something NOT expected when looking for a seatpost review. LOLs.
LOL!!!
2nd! Did you try a seat from lectric? It will only take 2 months. LOL! Up date on my bike. Got an email blaming everyone and thing for not having my bike. From covid to Fedx. That was strike 3. I'm asking for a refund. No word from them on any of my emails from a company that prided themselves on customer service. I ordered a similar folding bike with a smaller motor (350w) from walmart that will be here by the 11th.
There are plenty of similar e bikes online available NOW! Before the summer is over. Why wait so long?
Lol!!! I know it’s frustrating Bert. I really hate that you’ve had that experience but I’d be just as upset. Most ebikes are built very similarly so I’d say you’ll be fine with what you ordered. Any ebike is better than no ebike 😁. I still hope you stick around and share your experience with you new bike when it comes. Even though I talk about the Lectric, this isn’t a Lectric channel. I just like to share the riding experience and communicate with everyone😁. And Pedro is right, you need something before the nice weather is gone.
Hey Bert, sorry to see you give up on your bike. It's been two months for me but they just generated a shipping label for my mirrors and lock so I'm thinking the bike isn't too far behind. Supposed to be shipped by the second so I'm thinking I'm close!😎
@@Cyfi71 Did you get your excuse email?
@@bertkelly7650 I think I'm in process for shipping so I'm thinking I'm very close to the shipping estimate they sent me a few weeks ago. Seems that the shipping label is created just before shipment with lectric so it will be close to the ten week forecast by them.
Try the biggest thudbuster seatpost
Hi Little Viking Coach and thank you for the input...I'll look that up! I've had several suggestions and I'm open to all of them. I'll try and research all of them and start trying them out. 😀👍
Zoom seatpost are ok until the wear and tear from the inner mechanism. Even if you disassemble it if locks are stripped or ragged you need to replace them. So average shelf life on riding depends on road ride and distance. Plus the bike your putting it on.Heavy weight is not suggested.
I’m sure you’re probably exactly right especially with how things are made nowadays. 😀 I actually don’t have the Zoom on my bike but my wife does. I’ve got the original solid seat post on my Lectric bike. The Rattan bike I have came with a shock suspension that I do use though. I guess we will see how long they last. Thanks for the information.
I think only the spring inside is always gonna wear.. There are springs available to fit the exact size of the post.
Not if the lock rings are stripped, then yes you'll have to replace it. I've done it 2 times already. I know!
Great video in seat post but what does Lisa think about the post, just curious! I have the Zoom post and love it. Just saying. I hope you can find something that will meet your need and smooth out the ride for you. Love your videos, great work!!! 😊👍🚲
Thanks Karen!! I’ve recently heard that there are some for me but they go from $150 and up to even $300! That’s a bit steep for a seat post!😂. The zoom might work for me on the types of trails that we ride. I will switch back-and-forth with Lisa and see how it goes and if it’s OK I may go ahead and get one anyway.
did you ever find something better?
One of our own Chris Crossed has found a charger that will knock 33% off of the charge time for our bikes. He got his new 2.0 today. He has a 1.0 check him out. Amazon sells the charger for 25.99 I just bought one.
Cool…I’ll check that out!
nice front yard
I'm 298 it works u nail the seat head comes loose....drill a hole put screw in
Good tip😀
Here I was thinking the zoom post was trash if you weighed too little. I'm 140 and it's just too bouncy, it's not smooth. It feels like it's gonna throw me off
Have you tried adjusting it? There is a screw inside the bottom of the seat post that you can tighten and loosen base on your weight. I was able to adjust it to work for me who weighs 290lbs. My wife weighs about your weight and we were able to adjust hers to work for her and she likes it.
buy Suntour NCX suspension seatpost
Hi Barry! Thanks for the suggestion…I haven’t heard of that brand but will check it out!
@@ReflectionsofOurLife I have that seatpost and a nice wide comfy seat....just like riding around on a sofa 😄
Sounds great! I need to get one more suspension seat post so maybe I’ll try your suggestion out. I appreciate the input😁
Objection, your honor. this guy simply has too much girth for that seat post to even work. CASE DISMISSED. 😆
Zoom says it's only rated up to 220lbs.
Hi XST Media and thanks for stopping by! There aren’t many products out there designed for people around 300lbs. I like to try and show some things, including the ebikes, that still might work for us heavier people. The Zoom does work ok for me at 300 lbs and if it breaks, I’ll let people know that too. It’s only a seat post so if it does, it shouldn’t break the bank. I push the limit on my things so others like me don’t have to to see if they will work. I’m the Guinea pig.😀
@@ReflectionsofOurLife - You're a great resource. Thanks so much!
I really appreciate that!😁. Have a great one!
I left a comment yesterday and it's gone now.
That’s crazy! Sorry about that. I’ve noticed that happening before to others. I get a notification that someone left a message and when I go to read it, it’s gone. When I saw your notification and clicked on it it said comment not found. I guess it’s a glitch with RUclips. I got your message today though!😁
Looks useless to me. I don't have much trouble anyway on my mountain bike. The ones for my 305lb weight rating are up there between $150 and $300 mark. Like I said before, way out of my price range.
Yeah, I was a bit disappointed with it for myself at 300lbs. But I have to say that it provided a little help on smoother roads and smooth trails with crushed stone. $150 and up is a bit crazy for a bike seat post so I might just stay with my stock one. At least my wife and other small people would enjoy them.
You definitely need a post with a higher capacity for a guy your size.
Probably so. I got this one for my wife but haven’t gotten one for myself yet. Still looking as I have time😁
@@ReflectionsofOurLife I’m looking forward to watching your report on the suspension post for big guys because I’m considering it also
Thanks
I’ll try and get to it soon😁
Get to the point man
I like it.
How about loosing 50 pounds?
😆😆😆
That would be ideal but loosing weight after 50 is tougher than it used to be. 😂. But I’m trying👍
lets ridicule each other to inspire advance. what a society.