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Cane Creek bumps up Thudbuster ST in 4th generation of the suspension seatpost

2020 Cane Creek Thudbuster ST suspension post, short-travel 50mm travel fourth generation Thudbuster suspension seatpost
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The classic short-travel Cane Creek Thudbuster suspension seatpost gets new life in an updated, longer ST version designed to smooth out the ride on your daily commute, mixed-surface or e-bike rides. With 50% more short travel and new tool-free adjustable elastomers with higher weight limits, the new Thudbuster ST is more adaptable than ever, and a sign of more Thudbusters to come…

2020 Cane Creek Thudbuster ST short-travel suspension seatpost

Designed for those looking to take a little of the edge off on mixed-surface, commuter & e-bikes, the Short-Travel Thudbuster ST now bumps up 50% to 50mm of vertical travel, better smoothing out broken asphalt, cobblestones, potholes & any other rough surfaces encountered. The updated linkage design also now builds in a tool-free system that lets you easily interchange the elastomers to dial in the perfect feel for a wider rider weight range – now supporting up to 330lb/150kg riders.

2020 Cane Creek Thudbuster ST suspension post, short-travel 50mm travel fourth generation Thudbuster suspension seatpost

The new design also features a revised single-bolt head, for significantly easier saddle adjustment around the linkage setup, and can accommodate round or oval rails.

Thudbuster – Tech details

2020 Cane Creek Thudbuster ST suspension post, short-travel 50mm travel fourth generation Thudbuster suspension seatpost

The Thudbuster ST post is built from a forged alloy shaft & arms, which rotate on hard anodized aluminum axles & IGUS bushings.

2020 Cane Creek Thudbuster ST suspension post, short-travel 50mm travel fourth generation Thudbuster suspension seatpost

The new 50mm travel Thudbuster ST is available in 27.2, 30.9 & 31.6mm post diameters in two lengths – 345mm for 27.2 and 375mm for 30.9/31.6mm. The zero offset post has a claimed weight of 580g for the largest 31.6 version.

Thudbuster – Pricing & availability

2020 Cane Creek Thudbuster ST suspension post, short-travel 50mm travel fourth generation Thudbuster suspension seatpost
c. Cane Creek

The new longer short-travel Thudbuster post is available now from Cane Creek for $170, effectively one dollar less than the older, but generally lighter 33mm travel offset ST post. The same updates are expected to come to the LT long-travel version of the Thudbuster later this year.

Cane Creek also says a number of 2020 models of Reise & Müller commuter e-bikes will be the first to spec the updated suspension post.

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augsburg
4 years ago

Good to see this long needed upgrade by Cane Creek. I switched to a Kinekt XL (aka Bodyfloat) on my Riese + Muller e-bike last year due to more weight capacity and better compliance than my Cane Creek ST. The Kinekt XLL feels fantastic on the road, but has become creaky sounding after a year of use. My old Cane Creek ST seat posts were always silent – with absolutely no maintenance. I may switch back if the new ST model has similar compliance as the Kinekt.

adilosnave
adilosnave
4 years ago

These things have always been great. Still makes no sense why they aren’t used more often. Far simpler than dual-suspension and lighter. Perfect for a carbon hardtail.
Looks like the photoshoot was outside the new Asheville art museum. Hopefully they picked up some goodies at French Broad Chocolate Lounge while there!

Greg
Greg
4 years ago

Can’t say I’m thrilled with the side mount saddle clamp. Does it adapt to different rail dimensions without hardware change?

Lester Binegar
Lester Binegar
4 years ago

Still looking for a dropper version but so glad this product has stuck around

tegarland
4 years ago
Reply to  Lester Binegar

I emailed Cane Creek about the possibility of a dropper version months ago but they never answered. I am unimpressed by the company because of that. It is a pity because I was ready to buy one from them.

TonyG
TonyG
4 years ago

Shame about the single bolt saddle clamp. This makes it a no-go for any heavier riders because these clamps never hold the saddle without slipping (tilt). There’s a reason that every good seatpost manufacturer has gone to 2 bolt tilt mechanisms.

Lerrj Lee
Lerrj Lee
4 years ago

I’ve had both the LT and ST for many years. Shame to see the single bolt clamp as well. I have 13 bikes currently, and if possible, I always use a twin bolt seat post. It is just better in every way, except maybe aesthetically.

Lukey
Lukey
3 years ago

I think the fact that the post absorbs so much energy means that the clamp type is less critical

Libra Sun
Libra Sun
2 years ago

What I can’t quite grok is why Cane Creek advertises and sells a #9 “Extra Firm” elastomer for the Thudbuster ST 3G, without stating the weight limit for it. All they show is a chart declaring that “250 lbs.” is the seatpost’s absolute maximum rider weight, but the chart ends with elastomer #7 “Firm”. Which is it? 250 lbs. or 330 lbs. max.?

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