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! 😇

Great seeing you in front of the camera. Enjoying your videos and watching your channel grow!!

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.

This was the review I was looking for. THANKS!

Hey John must say I really enjoyed that video keep up the good work

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❤

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.

A good well thought out video. thanks.

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.

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 sharing your experiences

Hi John, Chris at Propel (they have a KZfaq 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!

Love the video thank you

Great demo

Thanks for the video. Maybe experiment / hack it and look for a stiffer spring?

I was looking at KZfaq 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!

Enjoyed your video.

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.

I will appreciate any shock absorbed seat post recommendations for riders weighing 350 lbs. Thank you in advance

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??.

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?

Powerful!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Didn't see a video telling us what seat post you got for your bike. What did ya settle on?

Thank you for your insight and your video. I'm 240 pounds it works for me.

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

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

I think this would fit what you would need, SR Suntour SP12 NCX Suspension Seatpost with Cover. Tell me what you think?

What prevents the seat shifting from side to side??? You cannot change spring for your weight???

This will somehow reduce back injury 👍

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!😎😎😎

Try the biggest thudbuster seatpost

Love wind chime. Not obtrusive but soothing. Getting ready to put my zoom on so lessens my anxiety.

Kinekt Xl seatpost is rated 320 lbs. It is wonderful. I am 300.

Does it work for people who are 65kg?

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!!! 😊👍🚲

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.

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.

When adjusting the preload, it should be just enough when you sit on the bike, the suspension doesn't move down at all (it should only move when hitting bumps). It makes pedaling more efficient and also safer. Because when the suspension is depressed when you sit on it, it can recoil forcefully when you press the brakes hard trying to stop in a hurry. The motion can upset the bike's stability which can lead to loss of control or even cause the bike to tumble forward. If you're bottoming out way too often because the spring is reaching max compression, that only means the product won't work for your weight. I strongly doubt these dirt cheap suspension posts will ever work for heavy riders. Like you said, it's probably just marketing gimmick.

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.

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.

Im 240 not sure what to do

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

I'm 298 it works u nail the seat head comes loose....drill a hole put screw in

nice front yard

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.

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

buy Suntour NCX suspension seatpost

Zoom says it's only rated up to 220lbs.

I left a comment yesterday and it's gone now.

Objection, your honor. this guy simply has too much girth for that seat post to even work. CASE DISMISSED. 😆

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.

You definitely need a post with a higher capacity for a guy your size.

Get to the point man

How about loosing 50 pounds? 😆😆😆