Awesome!

Glad I could help

Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

I want one, so how is yours now?

Glad you enjoyed it!

Glad I could help!

Great to hear! Enjoy the ride.

Glad it was helpful!

Makes the ride SO much better!

Just fitted mine .. A little stiff on 1st ride, just adjusted will try on next outing .. Even though was a little hard on first try, was still a lot better ride.Looking forward to getting the adjustment dead right for me ...

​@TinkeringTurtle my ncx seat post is very loose, u can shake the outer part when the seat is attached, very strange, please help?

It also rattles

Agreed!

Glad it was helpful!

agreed!

Glad to help, thx for watching!

Thank you! How much adjustment/depth are you using that preload screw to? I called sr SUNTOUR and they recommended to start the preload when 10mm of threads are showing and adjust from there. I am starting with the 10mm and will update soon.

I’m not certain I know how much. I set it, bounced up and down on it and adjusted it up or down from there. I think the biggest thing is to not have it bottom out.

@@TinkeringTurtle thank you for your help!

Glad it was helpful, your welcome.

Hope you enjoy it!

Agreed!

Glad it helped

You're very welcome!

Glad I could help!

I didn’t. I had no issues for the whole first season.

Nice!

You might consider switching to the lighter spring. It says it is rated for 143 lbs or less, but in my experience these weights are flexible. amzn.to/3NxHYms

It’s adds just a bit over 3 1/2”

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I don’t notice it moving with pedal strokes too much. Although it is possible it move some. As for mountain biking, it will definitely absorb the shocks. But all that being said I look at this as more of a cruiser accessory. I won’t be able to tell you how it would hold up to mountain biking as I don’t really do that type of riding.

I have never greased inside the tube. Just the hinge points above the post. I simply took out the old and replaced it with the red.

@@TinkeringTurtle Thanks!

Thanks for the info!

@@TinkeringTurtle In 2019 it cost 5.84 Euros for the extra spring and 47.86 Euros for the NCX from Germany.

I know you can get the Suntour seat post on aliexpress for about $65 give or take. But I haven’t seen the springs listed on there. Most people don’t want to wait for delivery from China, so they order from Amazon.

​@@TinkeringTurtleare the springs Suntour? because what you showed in your video looked like aftermarket stuff

Great to hear! I think it is referring to this grease: www.srsuntour.us/products/conpanna-fork-grease If you don’t want to use that, I would guess that some lithium grease would work too.

I have some lithium grease and I just use that. Thanks@@TinkeringTurtle

Yes, it is. Simply slide it in the seat post on the bike, then slide the suspension seat post inside that.

agreed!

Unfortunately I don’t have the zebra anymore. But I believe it takes a 30.9mm shim.

I agree, but it’s worth it! Occasionally you can get a good deal on AliExpress. But it typically takes a long time to ship. If you decide to order thru that site, watch the shipping costs and expect a bit of a wait.

If you buy the 27.2mm suspension seat post, you will need a (27.2mm to 30.9mm) shim. Here is a link to the one I bought: amzn.to/3YVlIZf

I haven’t had any issues with the shims. Very occasionally you may see the seat twist slightly after a ride. Then you may need to adjust the clamp a little to be tighter, but it is pretty straightforward. I don’t think I have a video showing me putting in the shim. But it is very straightforward. Simply slide the shim into the hole that the seat post goes in. Then slide the seat post into the shim.

@@TinkeringTurtle Thanks for your response. I appreciate it.🙂

Put shim in first then put seatpost in an adjust to height you like ! Lock clamp and ride!

What seat do you recommend?

I have tried a couple seats, and I prefer the cloud9. Check out this video for more info: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/laqAhNaVp6y3eXk.html

Short answer, yes. I want to say again I, personally, always get the 27.2 mm version of the Suntour post. Then I purchase a seat post shim that fits the bike in question, in this case you would need a 27.2mm to 30.9mm shim. This allows you to use the seat post on other bikes by simply purchasing an inexpensive shim that fits the other bike. I hope this helps!

Yes when the Suntour seat post is adjusted all the way down, it is about 3 1/2” taller than the original post and seat.

I have tightened every bolt and still very loose like the seat might fall off

I don’t know what to say. mine isn’t loose, it feels stable. Maybe yours is defective…?

Absolutely! I weigh in at around 300lbs myself. My advice is to get the Suntour NCX (with the 27.2mm post, and a “seat post shim” to bring it up to the size of your bike) with the regular spring that comes stock. Ride it for a while, and see if you can get it adjusted. If you feel like you bounce too much, or it bottoms out and you can’t adjust it out, or it is too soft then you can order the heavier duty spring and add it later like I did. But there is a reasonable chance that the stock spring may work for you, so give it a try first. I hope this helps!

@@TinkeringTurtle First, have to say interesting name you use for channel. I've looked at a first of your videos and find great information, so thanks for that. Of course, I noticed in your videos that you are like myself a big fellow and was about to ask your weight roughly but see you mention it here. Reason is, like Terry, I've often thought these seat post wouldn't work for us heavy dudes. I found your channel looking at the review for Bikehand E-Bike Stand (which comments were turned off), excellent video btw. Thanks again.

@NOWitsOKto Thanks for your comment, I’m glad the videos are helpful. The Bikehand e-bike stand does work well. Although lifting some of these bikes up to get them on can be challenging. If you get one, find a box or something to put the front tire on while you lift the back end up. that will reduce the effort considerably. I apologize for turning off comments. A lot of people complained about the music (understandably) and I got tired of all the negativity.

@@TinkeringTurtle no worries about the sound. I have an Aventon Adventure.2, weighs 77 lbs (with battery) which is my 2nd Ebike. Just about have it “dialed-in” the way I want it, but us old guys (nearly 70) like comfort. I'll probably give the Suntour a try soon. Are your links affiliate?

@NOWitsOKto Yes, the Amazon links are affiliate. Any others are not. Please remember that affiliate links do not cost you anything extra. And if you follow the link but find the product cheaper on Amazon, that is perfectly ok too. Do what’s best for you!

Best purchase I have made for my bike!

At least you made a profit.

Nice!

I have been purchasing them on Amazon. make sure you get the correct size for your bike. amzn.to/4aEHpAJ

I have tried two different brands. Cloud9 and YLG oversized. Out of the two I do prefer the Cloud9 by a fairly wide margin. The YLG was just a little tougher to pedal with, and I don’t have that issue with the Cloud9. These are the two cloud9 saddles we have used on our bikes. with springs: amzn.to/3WXoxtD without springs: amzn.to/450i17r Watch this video for more info on why I put the cloud9 without springs on my wife’s bike. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/laqAhNaVp6y3eXk.html

The shim will depend on which bike you have. The Himiway Zebra has a 30.9mm seat post. So I needed a 27.2mm-30.9mm seat post shim. But if you have a different bike you may need a different shim.

@@TinkeringTurtle I have the Cruiser

According to Himiway’s website the Cruiser has a 30.4mm seat post. Here is a link to the one I used on my cruiser: (27.2mm I.d. to 30.4mm o.d.) amzn.to/45Rn9ee

@@TinkeringTurtle that’s what I have and the seat post is still very loose, do you have any suggestions what I can do? I’m thinking of going for a ride up to our local shop and see if they can fix it for me! And thanks again for all your awesome videos and love for e-bikes! They’ve been very helpful for me and look forward to meeting you in person one day! We are both from Michigan! If they ever do a ebike ride that fits both traveling and timing for us!! Lol

Well the obvious advice is to tighten the cam lock. It will make the handle harder to tighten down but it should eliminate the problem. The only other advice would be to try a bigger shim. But the next size up is 30.6mm, and I am not certain if it will work or not. that is a fairly big jump. Here is a link for the 30.6mm if you decide you need to try it. amzn.to/3qMt5Fr

Absolutely, the post is designed to cushion your body weight. So to test it, I lower the seat a bit and bounce my body weight on it. Then adjust the tensioner in the bottom of the post until I can bounce a lot and not bottom out the linkage.

Ok will try I prob want a firm bounce

Whatever your preference is. Try it a couple different ways and ride it a bit to find what works for you!

@@TinkeringTurtle thanks it seems like this might make me not have to wear padded shorts as often, the only prob is I have 3 bikes so trying it on one first lol

I now only wear the padded shorts on very long rides now. 👍 You can get it for one bike (the 27.2mm version with a shim), then purchase shims for your other bikes and swap the post to the bike you want to ride. It just depends on your riding habits.

It is pretty pricey thru Amazon. It can be found cheaper on aliexpress.

If that’s the case for you, I would suggest adjusting the tension.

thx for the feedback