Thudbuster or the like?
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:50 pm
Hi,
After a very bad year for riding I'm trying to sort myself out for the warmer weather. I'm also interested in doing the odd enduro type event in 2012, but doubt that my 41-year old body will enjoy the longer events (50km+) on my hard tail. As a dual-susser is not an option at the moment I'm wondering about some form of underseat suspension. I know this is not a way to make a cheap dualie, but it might make things more comfortable and I could maybe contemplate the longer enduros.
A sprung Brooks might be an option, but the leather maintenance that goes with sometimes soggy MTB riding is a turn off. Thudbusters seem to be widely lauded. Anyone tried one or something similar and have any experiences to relate?
Cheers
Jean
After a very bad year for riding I'm trying to sort myself out for the warmer weather. I'm also interested in doing the odd enduro type event in 2012, but doubt that my 41-year old body will enjoy the longer events (50km+) on my hard tail. As a dual-susser is not an option at the moment I'm wondering about some form of underseat suspension. I know this is not a way to make a cheap dualie, but it might make things more comfortable and I could maybe contemplate the longer enduros.
A sprung Brooks might be an option, but the leather maintenance that goes with sometimes soggy MTB riding is a turn off. Thudbusters seem to be widely lauded. Anyone tried one or something similar and have any experiences to relate?
Cheers
Jean