Thudbuster

I wanted to elaborate on elastomer selection a bit.  The instruction sheet that comes with the Thudbuster shows recommended ranges for elastomers.  This can also be found on our FAQ page.  This is a recommendation to follow but there are other considerations beyond rider weight.  One very important consideration is riding position.  Your full body weight is actually carried at three spots on the bike… handlebars, pedals, and saddle.  The percentage that is carried at the saddle varies with riding position.  For instance, if a person is on a comfort bike with high handlebars and a short reach, a much higher percentage of body weight is carried in the saddle… and stiffer elastomers may be required.  Alternately, an aggressive racing position with a low, long stem (handlebar height actually lower than the saddle) will put a greater amount of the rider’s weight into the handlebars/less on the saddle… meaning softer elastomers may be in order.  Elastomers are relatively easy to change so experiment a little with what works best for you and your bike setup.  The important thing to keep in mind is that you don’t want to bottom-out the suspension mechanism so err on the stiffer side and approach softer set-ups with this in mind.  Happy experimenting.