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Submitted by
bill
a
from Murfreesboro, Tn
Date Reviewed: May 7, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Lock 4 i guess, I haven't been out west yet. | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | - Full susp. feel for cheap
- Easy to set up initially | | Weaknesses: | - Adjustment screw slips down when riding so that you lose rebound
- Aluminum cap that holds it all together isn't engineered the best. I had to have it redone by a friend.
- Don't get me wrong. The product is working and I love it. | | Similar Products Used: | Rock Shox telescoping, Some other junk | | Bike Setup: | Trek 7000 (2000 model) stock. It does the job. | | Bottom Line: | Get it if possible. I'm glad I found one on Ebay. The Tamer Tricky Dick seems to have the same idea and good reviews. I would probably get one of those before the Cane Creek. I'm not impressed by the patent junk they pulled. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cam
a Cross Country Rider
from Japan
Date Reviewed: March 28, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Dear Fred,
I was looking through the web today to see how the Moxey and Team Vision are doing, whether they have any improvements, etc. I came across your 2003 review which matches my belief of this product to a T. I have had the Moxey for aeons, must be must be about 10 years now without a single failure. It is probably the best aftermarket product I have ever purchased.
Anyway, the reason why I am writing you is because of a very interestint note I found. If you "type team and vision and moxey" (without the quotations in your browser, you will get an article that says that the moxey infringed on Cane Creeks Thudbuster, they were taken to court and lost everything. Then Cane creek received everything related to the Moxey and completley wiped it out.
This means that you and I have a very rare bird in our midst! Hang onto it as they are now an extinct species, one of a very rare breed that is probably the best product of its kind evermade. In truth, I don't think that the Thudbuster came close to the feel of a Moxey. Ride on! | | Weaknesses: | The saddle is extremely difficult to adjust and the aluminum ratchets bind, making it nearly impossible to make minor adjustments. | | Bottom Line: | Unbelievable product that unfortunately got wiped out by, what I believe is a non-superior product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fred
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City
Date Reviewed: September 7, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | -great comfort for a hardtail!
-plush action
-3" of travel
-tuneable elastomer
-controlled rebound
-preload adjustment | | Weaknesses: | -saddle tilt adjustment is coarse
-bushings need to be replaced every few months if ridden regularly | | Similar Products Used: | -thudbuster
-rockshox | | Bike Setup: | Trek 9.9 | | Bottom Line: | This a review for the moxey w/ the foam elastomer, not the transparent elastomer. The new elastomer rebounds much slower, so it doesn't kick me in the butt. Feels very 'natural'. The elatomer stiffness can also be tuned by mixed, matching or removing 3 cylindrical plugs in the elastomer. The moxey rides better than the thudbuster--the elastomers in the thudbuster rebound to quickly and kick you in the butt. Telescoping posts are farm league equipment compared to the parallelogram posts. Unfortunately, Cane Creek patented the location of thier pivots and sued moxey out of business, killing a superior product. The moxey also has a preload adjustment that is great for setting up the correct saddle position. The moxey bushings wear out a bit quick, develop play and start ovalizing.
On rough fireroad descents, i've unclipped my feet, and while seated, coasted by other riders on softails or telescoping posts who were standing. Once i tried a rigid post again and couldn't believe how nasty it was.
If you are thinking about getting a dualie with less than 3" of travel consider a parallelogram post.
Also, please write Cane Creek asking them to incorporate the moxey elastomer technology into their post. The Thud's is lighter and its pivots are more durable. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ace lee
a Cross Country Rider
from canada/korea
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | watershed | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | rocky cycle | | Strengths: | soaks up the bumps | | Weaknesses: | heavy | | Similar Products Used: | telecopic... | | Bike Setup: | litespeed...that tells you everything | | Bottom Line: | it really works...those who have softtails...ha
i used to think they were great..but once i got this hardtail Ti bike...
it is much lighter and faster...so..i had a little problem getting used to a hardtail after riding softtail..then i found this baby on clearance...so i brought this baby home and installed it...ever since i'm much faster and more aggressive rider...
bobbing back and forth? u get used to it pretty soon i tell you..it really works and very comfortable... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ace lee
a Cross Country Rider
from KOREA
Date Reviewed: July 17, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | watershed | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | rockycycle | | Strengths: | long travel distance, fairly light compared to full suspension rear shox..super plush ride takes every bump... | | Weaknesses: | well if cost worries you...and it weighs a lot more than regular seatpost...if you like the hard feeling in the butt...this thing will make you mad | | Similar Products Used: | rock shox | | Bike Setup: | Lite speed Obed | | Bottom Line: | Well..i've ridden fullsuspension all the way and i got this litespeed hardtail..
i know it's stupid to have a Ti bike and have a super heavy suspension seatpost...but i couln't help buying this...it looks so cool.
so i bought it and wow...it takes almost all the bumps from small to medium..you're not supposed to be sitted when taking bigger ones..
some people worry about back and forth movement...but it's nothing. Like we used to think the sun went around earth, it feels like the bike is moving by itself...so basically it does what a suspension is supposed to do...it suspends the rider while the bike does the moving...
if you had a full suspension and want a bike that goes faster? then you should try this...mine was the only one left in the shop because they don't make it anymore...
still, there should be some left in old shops..so go and buy before it's too late. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jessica Creces
a Weekend Warrior
from Milton, Ontario, CANADA
Date Reviewed: January 3, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$85.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay | | Strengths: | Allows hardtail riders to get the feel of a full suspension for a bit cheaper price; Saves you from sore butts when riding bumpy or rooty trails; Looks really cool and often have people asking, "What the hell is that"; Pivot suspension action is much more natural than typical "up-down" suspension seat posts! | | Weaknesses: | Cane Creek called on Moxey for patent infringement so you can't get them just anywhere now. The Cane Creek Thudbuster is pretty much the same, but doesn't look quite as funky... | | Similar Products Used: | Tried a Cane Creek Thudbuster | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Thin Blue Line hardtail | | Bottom Line: | This Moxey is an amazing purchase, I wouldn't trade mine in for anything. My butt is a lot happier these days and it is probably the best component I've added to my hardtail yet...
I was lucky to find one on eBay for a pretty good price, but if I would have had to buy one retail here in Canada it would have cost me over $200, that is pretty steep! The one-size-fits-all shim it comes with is useless for a large diameter post, so spend the extra 5 bucks and get one that actually fits.
Definitely the way to go if you have a hardtail!!
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Submitted by
GREGY
a Racer
from THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Date Reviewed: December 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | EFFICIENT AND FUNCTIONAL THE NEWER ELASTOMERS HAVE A DAMPING QUALITIES | | Weaknesses: | LITTLE HEFTY | | Similar Products Used: | CANE CREEK/THUDBUSTER G-SHOCK USE | | Bike Setup: | MY LAST 3 HARDTAILS
CROSSBIKE | | Bottom Line: | FULL SUSPENSION RIDE WITH A RELATIVLY LOW PRICE TAG. EFICIENT STAY SEATED ON THE ROUGH AND DOWNHILLS =SAVE ENERGY WIN RACES. THE MOXEY IS A LITTLE HEAVIER THAN THE COMPETITION BUT THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION HAVE GOT THEM BEAT, THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT RULES THEY SENT ME NEW BUSHINGS AND TOOL FOR FREE. WHEN I BROKE ONE OF THE OLDER ELASTOMERS MY DEALER SWAPED IT OUT FOR A NEW ONE ON THE SPOT. I RACED CROSS WITH THIS SEATPOST THIS YEAR IT RULED REMOUNTS WHERE CUSHY AND MY PEDAL STROKE WAS UNINTERUPTED I DID WELL THANKS TEAM-V | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
GREGY
a Racer
from THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Date Reviewed: December 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | EFFICIENT AND FUNCTIONAL THE NEWER ELASTOMERS HAVE A DAMPING QUALITIES | | Weaknesses: | LITTLE HEFTY | | Similar Products Used: | CANE CREEK/THUDBUSTER G-SHOCK USE | | Bike Setup: | MY LAST 3 HARDTAILS
CROSSBIKE | | Bottom Line: | FULL SUSPENSION RIDE WITH A RELATIVLY LOW PRICE TAG. EFICIENT STAY SEATED ON THE ROUGH AND DOWNHILLS =SAVE ENERGY WIN RACES. THE MOXEY IS A LITTLE HEAVIER THAN THE COMPETITION BUT THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION HAVE GOT THEM BEAT, THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT RULES THEY SENT ME NEW BUSHINGS AND TOOL FOR FREE. WHEN I BROKE ONE OF THE OLDER ELASTOMERS MY DEALER SWAPED IT OUT FOR A NEW ONE ON THE SPOT. I RACED CROSS WITH THIS SEATPOST THIS YEAR IT RULED REMOUNTS WHERE CUSHY AND MY PEDAL STROKE WAS UNINTERUPTED I DID WELL THANKS TEAM-V | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Miles
a
from TN
Date Reviewed: November 14, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$190.00 | | Strengths: | SOLID; this post blows every other suspension seatpost out of the water in the lateral stability department; I used one for almost three years without it developing any play; of course the suspension action is smooth as well, and does a tremendous job of making your hardtail both more comfortable and faster (and you get less fatigued); the customer service was fantastic | | Weaknesses: | I never ran across any | | Similar Products Used: | Cane Creek Thudbuster | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Hardtail | | Bottom Line: | This is the suspension seatpost to have; I have ridden across the country, and never ran into any trail system for which the bike did not benefit from having this post. Too bad they were pushed out of business, due to patent disputes. This really sucks for me, because I had just gotten a new post (after my older one had been stolen), but made the mistake of going for the hard elastomer. This harder spring does not really provide enough travel for me (I weigh 165), so I have had to take the post off. It is currently for sale if anyone is interested, and weighs ~180 or more. Regardless, this is truly a gem, and the industry is the worse for not having them around anymore. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Racer
from Greenfield WI U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: October 28, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | John Muir | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Pedros Fest | | Weaknesses: | Pushed out of business. Waranty is screwed. | | Similar Products Used: | rock shox seat post- tested | | Bike Setup: | Home Grown XT/XTR drivetrain blah blah blah | | Bottom Line: | This seat post is great, lightweight and very functional. If you ride where roots and rocks cover the trail. You can make it sooo much easier by getting one of these (if you can find one) I got mine cheap but it would be worth twice what I paid. This thing keeps my back from being sore and makes two hour rides seem like forty-five minute ones. It also looks trick. I was always torn between a F.S. bike and a hard tail. I bought a hard tail because it cost half as much and I can make it into a FS in ten minutes. There is an advantage over a FS though. My bike is lighter and cheaper and my energy is put into the pedaling. Don't buy one of those pogo stick Rock shox things. When you ride, your weight rocks back and forth, Not up and down. The linkage does the same back and forth motion. You should at least try it for kicks and decide for yourself. I just know that I have a weight advantage over the other racers | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tucker Snedeker
a Racer
from Lisle, IL
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | Works well | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | USE Alien | | Bottom Line: | Cane Creek put these guys out of business in 2000 due to a patent infringement. I guess sometimes business can be ugly. Too bad since this post really rocked. Maybe they'll make it again 20 years from now when the patent runs out . . . | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
H
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 28, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | The roads of toronto | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | MTBR classifieds | | Strengths: | Exceptionally smooth, cheap, Can pump air in tires full (for maximus speed) and not feel it as much, Can use any type of seat, Can walk after ride, And real cool looking. Completely changes your bike... | | Weaknesses: | ? | | Similar Products Used: | rigid seatpost with springy seat (ouch?) | | Bike Setup: | Huffy Titanium Boron Steel bike, air free tire in the back on stock wheel (tire is rated as 95psi)
mavic 222 wheelset on front, altus derailleurs brakes, softride suspension stem with stock everything else. Middlemore leather saddle. | | Bottom Line: | Good. Great. Buy once and never buy again. use with softride stem and full rigid performance full suspension ride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
smokey strodtman
a Cross Country Rider
from gilliam, MO USA
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | lots of them | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | moxey website | | Bike Setup: | fisher marlin, lots of mods. | | Bottom Line: | this is an update to my review last may. the moxey is still performing flawlessly and has caused zero problems. total maintenance has been a quick shot of amsoil metal protector on the pivots 3 times. still one of the best upgrades i have made to this bike. i subscribe to mountain bike magazine and they have been very critical of suspension seatposts lately, calling them one of the worst mountain bike upgrades. when those guys get close to the big
five-o with back and joint trouble, they may be changing their tune. of course, when they get free multi-thousand dollar f/s bikes to test, i guess they forget how it is in the real world for the rest of us. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jackson
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston
Date Reviewed: December 16, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Strengths: | tilt, fore/aft, preload adjustments, changeable elastomers | | Weaknesses: | only comes in one seatpost size, the rest of the people have to use the cheesy polyshim or pay another 10 bucks to get a shim; weighs a ton | | Similar Products Used: | regular seatpost | | Bike Setup: | Stumpjumper w/Moxey MC | | Bottom Line: | Great post. It definitely does it's job by softening up the ride. It did feel a bit weird at the beginning with the saddle changing positions, but that feeling goes away in no time. In the winter, if left in the cold, the elastomer becomes hard and stiffens the ride a whole lot, but it should return back to normal one the saddle is bounced on a couple of times. The post does weigh a lot, but it's benefits outweigh the weight penalty. The saddle clamp is quite tough to deal with. The threads of the screws stripped halfway into the post and it took me forever to get it in all the way. Their customer service was terrific, before Cane Creek decided to whine since their post wasn't good enough and sued and took over Moxey. Now we have to deal with more automated customer service lines... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh
a Cross Country Rider
from Lebanon,Oh
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Wheelie Fun Multi Sport | | Strengths: | My butt almost always feels good after long rides. Thing happens to be nice and comfty, nothing else said. | | Weaknesses: | Its heavy and sorta difficult to set up your saddle. | | Similar Products Used: | na | | Bike Setup: | Trek 7000 with some expensive gadgets. | | Bottom Line: | Im now confident that I will have children in the future! That is worth the 180 big ones. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
AcunaMatada
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TX.
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | New Light | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$179.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle World of Goldsboro | | Strengths: | -Adjustability ( Moxey Pro )
-Amount of travel
-Qudrapivot design keeps the saddle-to-pedal distant nearly constant | | Weaknesses: | -Weight; this is the Titanic of suspension seatposts
-The use of a micro-adjust clamping unit as opposed to an infinitely adjustable one.
-Price; full suspension isn't much more! | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | '00 CAAD 3 with all the bells and whistles | | Bottom Line: | I was swapping this post out with my CT2 to see which I preferred; light weight or comfort. The extra weight is definitely worth the gain in comfort. I rode worth more control and speed with less ache on the Moxey.
I wouldn't really say the Moxey adds a feeling of suspension to the rear. What it does do is smooth things out and takes the edge off of small to medium hits. It's a real subtle feeling. Once you get used to it, you hardly realize it doing it's job. That's when you put your rigid post back on and see what a difference the Moxey makes.
If you have a good spin you won't notice any bobbing with the Moxey. What you will notice is a Cadillac ride while seated and hardtail performance while standing. What more could you ask for? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MARK GOBEL
a
from ONEONTA, N.Y.
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | G-LAKE | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | MAIL ORDER | | Strengths: | THE SEATPOST HAS A GREAT RIDE. | | Weaknesses: | THE SEATPOST IS FAIRLY UNRELIABLE. THE SEATPOST HEAD HAS COME LOOSE FROM THE POST 4 TIMES. EACH TIME REQUIRING A RETURN TO MOXEY CO. AND ABOUT $80 FOR REPAIRS. | | Similar Products Used: | CODA
USE | | Bike Setup: | CANNONDALE F700 | | Bottom Line: | I RIDE ABOUT 30 MILES A WEEK IN A STATE PARK IN UPSTATE N.Y. THE MOXEY SEATPOST SMOOTHS THE TRAILS OUT EXCEPTIONALLY WELL. IT DOES A MUCH BETTER JOB THAN THE CODA OR USE SEATPOST THAT I HAVE USED PREVIOUSLY. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE SEATPOST HEAD COMES LOOSE FROM THE SEATPOST IN ABOUT 2-4 MONTHS. THE MOXEY COMPANY WILL FIX IT BUT CHARGE ABOUT $80 TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND SHIP.
NONE OF THE OTHER COMPONENTS OF MY CANNONDALE F700 ARE WEARING OR BREAKING AT ANYWHERE NEAR THE SAME RATE AS THE MOXEY SEATPOST, SO I THINK THAT THE COMPANY NEEDS TO DO SOME REDESIGNING OF THE SEATPOST IN ORDER TO BRING THE REIABILITY OF THE SEATPOST UP TO THE SAME HIGH STANDARDS AS RIDE AND COMFORT OF THE SEATPOST.
BOTTOM LINE; DON'T BUY THIS SEATPOST UNLESS ARE WILLING TO SPEND EXCESSIVE TIME AND MONEY ON REPAIRS. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marc Nevinski
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Louis Park, MN USA
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | CAMBA & Milaca | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$145.00 | | Purchased At: | sagwagon.com | | Strengths: | Well built. Very effective for XC riding and racing. | | Weaknesses: | Adds weight. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Trek 8300 composite, Judy, Shimano XT/XTR, Cook Bros. cranks, White Industry hubs, Sun Tour cantis | | Bottom Line: | The Moxey Pro is the best bike related purchase I've made clipless pedals. It works amazingly well, even for a clydesdale like me (6"1',240 lbs) and it's actually made me faster. It's well suited to Minnesota and Wisconsin trails, does not hinder climbing, and is easially adjusted to. Spend the extra dough and buy the Pro. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Murray
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Barton Green Belt | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Sport Shop- tent sale | | Strengths: | Very smooth action and only takes 10 minutes into the first ride and you forget its there(until you ride a bike without it). Quality built. Lots of travel-makes my bike feel like a full suspension(Don't need to spend $ on a fs bike now). | | Weaknesses: | It's pretty heavy, but you forget that after you ride with it 10 min. Moxey should just ship proper Al. shims instead of the poly shim and plastic shim. | | Similar Products Used: | None- decided to just get the best and not waste time on the rest. | | Bike Setup: | 1993 Trek 930SHX(Lugged Cro-Moly frame), 00 Rockshox Sid XC, Moxey suspension seatpost, Performance Topo V-brakes and Levers, and Panaracer Tires. | | Bottom Line: | What can I say this is seatpost is awesome. I rode a motocross trail, trail with rocky stair steps, and fireroad with softball sized rocks and stayed seated most of the time. Before the seatpost I was off the seat 80% of the time. My butt was not sore after the ride, my Legs were not as tired, my back didn't hurt. I got a really sweet deal at a tent clearance sale, but now after riding it I would have no problem paying $160.00 to buy one. I am going to let my wife try it and see if she likes it(I hope she give my bike back). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Temp, AZ
Date Reviewed: September 11, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | It has the right kind of motion to simulate a full suspension ride. | | Weaknesses: | The compromise is obvious, you are adding some weight to the bike. If you tune it for the ultimate travel, it bobs too much while climbing or spinning on the flats, but if you follow the weight recommendations and play with the tuning you can dial it in. | | Similar Products Used: | Coda, USE | | Bike Setup: | Litespeed Occoee with/XTR and older Manitou SX Ti fork. | | Bottom Line: | An excellent choice for xc riders/racers
This product works extremely well, definitely better than the telescoping variety. I've been pleasantly surprised with the Moxey Pro. I weigh 170 and have it set up with the firm elastomer and 3 of the medium elastomer plugs. This provides a good compromise between bump absorbtion and bobbing while climbing.
I can stay seated and rip through all of the small to medium sized root and rock sections that had me standing before. It actually feels better than my old Mantis Pro Floater.
The elastomers are temperature sensitive. I went from the 100 degree heat of Phoenix to a rainy 60 degree ride in Durango and wondered who stuck the rigid seat post back on my bike - go figure. Once it warmed up above 70 it worked as expected.
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Submitted by
Mark *****
a Cross Country Rider
from Antioch,Ca.
Date Reviewed: September 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Back Dimond | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | cambria cat | | Strengths: | it's what you want in a suspention post | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | saddle with the little dual springs-oldtimer | | Bike Setup: | fisher tassahara,moxey pro-sram 9 speed sl&der,nuke proof superfly,war head rims,manitou x-vert super,race face cranks&stem | | Bottom Line: | the cosmetics were the atraction for me,aposed to the thudbuster,and i wanted the for&aft with the travel not just up&down stuff.this thing is sweet with tiogo multi control,steep gades sitting on the horn is easy on the root with a little give. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Al Rolle
a Cross Country Rider
from Panama City, FLorida
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Reduces the pounding big time. Very smooth, quiet action. You get used to the motion within the first few minutes then you never notice it. Keeps pedal to seat distance relatively constant. Damping is pretty good for reasonable size bumps. Pogo-ing while pedalling is not a problem. Very well built. Fit and finish is excellent. | | Weaknesses: | It's expensive per the list price. I did mange to get two for my wife and me for $160 ea. No real weaknesses compared to other like products based on the reviews on this site. Yes, the seat-tilt adjustment is a pain, but all the suspension posts seem to have that problem. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Rayleigh 2000 M600. M545 pedals, Raceface LowRiser bars, Control Tech stem, profile bar-ends, Liberator saddle. | | Bottom Line: | My wife and I have ridden some 80 miles with them. 90% off road and some 30 on single track in the Tennessee mountains. We wouldn't leave home with out the Moxey Pro's. I will never go back to a non-suspended seat. Since I can't conceive of a real negatives so far, I would think any hard-tail rider would benefit by being able to ride longer with less fatigue. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig
a Cross Country Rider
from Allendale, Michigan
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Ft. Custer Rec. Area | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Well-built design, nice finish, smoothes out the ride, customer service | | Weaknesses: | Seat angle adjustment (very large increments for saddle tilt)! | | Similar Products Used: | Thudbuster (tested), Coda suspension post | | Bike Setup: | Seven Cycles Sola Ti, Fatty SL Headshok, mostly XT/XTR parts, Tarantula cranks w/Coda 2X9 drivetrain | | Bottom Line: | I purchased this post hoping to smooth out the ride on my Seven even more. I demo'd a Moxey MC (4" travel) and Thudbuster 3" travel post (pre-Cane Creek shop leftover). The Thudbuster felt considerably bouncier...the Moxey MC felt good, but I wanted a little less travel and the correct diameter (vs. using a shim with a smaller diameter post). I ordered the Moxey XC from the bike shop. When I received it and set it up, the saddle tilt was too low on one setting/spline (sliding me toward the bars) and too high on the next setting/spline (nose of the saddle jamming into my crotch). After trying a half-dozen different saddles, I found one that had the right angle seat rails to level the saddle out correctly, but it was an old, very uncomfortable saddle. I rode the post once off-road, and it worked as Moxey claimed. It was a little springboard-like on some moderate hits, but it was tolerable. I did soften the ride considerably.
Due to the saddle adjustment problem, I contacted Moxey (Team Vision, actually) and they agreed to refund my money minus a 15% restocking fee...much nicer service than the shop where I purchased it (Holt Pro Cycle in Holt, MI...I will not be giving them my business anymore). I thought Team Vision's offer was very fair! If Team Vision would redesign the post clamp, it would easily score 4 or 5 flamin' chilis. Bottom line...For many people, this post would work just fine. If you're a little more picky and like microadjustability, however, don't get it! As a side note, I decided on a rigid titanium post, which gave me exactly the ride I was looking for. Smooth... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rclarke
a Cross Country Rider
from Brooklyn
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Durability, adjustability for weight and riding style
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY IS THE BEST. | | Weaknesses: | seat angle adjustment | | Similar Products Used: | Thudbuster | | Bike Setup: | Stock '99 Trek 7000 | | Bottom Line: | I've had both the Moxey and the MoxeyPro. The Moxey at 4" susp. is definately for the recreational rider who want a very plush ride. The Pro (3") version is lighter, has some dampening and weight/riding style adjustability. It's a much smoother ride that increases my stamina even when riding in the pock-marked city streets. Great on the trails when you alternate seat to legs over the medium to large hits. Just sit and pump over the small hits. Thudbuster was decent but the Moxey is more durable.
Allowed me to ride even just before and a month and half after spinal fusion surgury with instrumentation.
Great product! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom K
a Weekend Warrior
from East of Seattle,WA,USA
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | John Wayne & St Edwards Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Support by sales staff, VERY good construction | | Weaknesses: | Other than $, None | | Similar Products Used: | None, old post was stock non-suspension. | | Bike Setup: | 1998 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Hardtail. | | Bottom Line: | Wow! What a difference. First couple of 10 mile rides and I'm glad I upgraded. It really smooths out the rough stuff, no more numb-butt. I did a lot of research and concluded the Moxey Pro was the one for me due to my 240 pound weight. Sales staff were very patient and answered all my dummy questions even before the purchase.
Went with the Aluminum shim and it all fits perfectly.
I did use thier "poly-shim" material for my seat tube mounted rack and it works OK, but I wouldn't recomend it for the post itself. Go aluminum shim.
Installation was easy (even the seat-clamp was not a problem for me). Construction is top-notch and smooth.
Highly recommended for anyone who spends time in the saddle and want's to take the edge off. The only reason I don't rate the value highest is because you get what you pay for, and it wasn't cheap. If I could have found it on sale, it would have gotten 5 by 5. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from Milwaukee
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | John Muir | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Natural feel, actually works, takes alot of stress out of your back, durable | | Weaknesses: | A tad bit heavy, seat adjustment is a beotch (tried to say B I T C H) but mtbr wouldnt let me | | Similar Products Used: | rockshox, cheap-o post | | Bike Setup: | Fisher mt tam, w/92mm up front | | Bottom Line: | Ive been looking at the moxey for quite awhile now, and i finally got the balls to buy it, i got the pro bbecause it is much better than all the rest. It has a very natural feel to it, not like a telescoping one, you notice it alot, not so much it moving, but the lack of harshness in your ride. Major butt saver.
Dont buy this if you think it will make your hardtail into and all out DH rig, it wont, all it will let you do is smoothe out your ride, give you better controll, and make the ride more enjoyable on those rock hard seats.
5 flamin chilis for the Moxey Pro
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Submitted by
Albert Phiend
a Cross Country Rider
from Tampa, Florida
Date Reviewed: May 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | anywhere there's dirt under the tires | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Maximum comfort. 4" of travel. Great design. Very sturdy, holds up well. | | Weaknesses: | Clamping-in the seat was a chore. | | Similar Products Used: | Telescoping suspension seatpost--not in the same league. | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale F400, Rock Shox on front, XT & XTR components | | Bottom Line: | Best piece of auxiliary equipment I've ever purchased for a bike. Worth every penny. Sore butt and aching back are a thing of the past. Definitely takes the bite out of small & meduium bumps. The Moxey is far superior to any of the three different telescope-style suspension seatposts I have tried.
As stated above, clamping in the seat was a bit tricky, but this was only a minor inconvenience, and once the seat is clamped-in, it stays in tight and will not slip.
A front-suspension hardtail bike with a Moxey is a great financial alternative to full-suspension. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
smokey strodtman
a Weekend Warrior
from gilliam, MO usa
Date Reviewed: May 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | riding mo. river levy singletrack | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | works great on stutter bumps, dips, crossruts, and small tree limbs and rocks. hardtail performance with a softtail ride. have had lots of positive comments on its' appearance.
seat clamp is a little difficult to set up, but is absolutely rock-solid and will not slip when tightened down. | | Weaknesses: | only works when rider is seated. standard shim is bogus, optional aluminum shim is the only way to go. | | Similar Products Used: | stock aluminum post. | | Bike Setup: | 1999 gary fisher marlin xl frame, oury grips, azonic bar ends, 30 degree riser stem, rockwerks clipless pedals. | | Bottom Line: | i took up mountain biking at age 47 to lose weight and get in better shape. it didn't take long to find out that hard tails and a lower back that has had two serious injuries would not be a happy mix. i saw the moxey ad in mountain bike action and dialed them up on the internet. lo and behold, their mc model for riders over 200 lbs. was on sale for $89. after checking their reviews on mtbr, i decided to take the plunge and see if it would work for me. mounting was a snap, but the standard plastic shim left a lot to be desired, so i ordered the optional aluminum one. moxey's customer service is excellent, they are courteous and helpful on the phone and very prompt with delivery. i own some farmland in the missouri river bottoms and enjoy riding the roads down the top of the river levy, which basically consists of parallel singletrack.(no hills, but great scenery and get to see a lot of wildlife). these levy tops are often very rough, due to tractor and bulldozer tracks, and will beat you to death on a hardtail. my first ride on the moxey was a revelation; i could go for miles with no back pain and ride at least 2 gears higher than before. handling improved because the bike was no longer bouncing all over the place on the bumps. further riding on hills and rough trails were much improved with the moxey, too. seating climbing is more efficient because you are not bouncing around and losing traction. i also performed an unintentional durability test with a huge endo after a failed bunnyhop over a log. i had trouble with the original seat clamp on the bike slipping and letting the seat nose down. the moxey clamp is a bit of a bear to install initially but, once set, ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT MOVE! total maintenance so far has consisted of one quick shot of wd-40 to quiet a squeaky bushing. one thing to consider with a moxey is that they cannot be slid down as far in the seat tube as a regular post. potential owners should measure carefully to be sure this will not make their seat height too high. in my case, it worked out perfectly, when the post is bottomed in the tube, my seat-to-pedal distance is perfect. moxey gets my highest recommendation; it is by far the best modification i have made to my bike. 5 BIG FLAMING CHILIS! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Cleveland, OH
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Brecksville singletrack | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | The movement is great. I use the Moxey Pro and it's worth every dollar. Say goodbye to stutter bumps. Don't expect it to absorb huge hits and you'll enjoy every hour in the saddle. This post really works great when you come out of the saddle and come back down on it hard. My comfort level has gone way up, time in the saddle has been extended, roots are a breeze to blast through...
I've ridden this post hard for a year and not a single squeek, no play at all in the pivots, no breakdowns, and it works as good now as the day I bought it. | | Weaknesses: | Don't even consider the plastic shims. The aluminum shim is a must but I wish the post came in exact sizes so the shim wasn't needed...post clamping isn't as reliable as with the stock post. | | Similar Products Used: | Tried an "pogo" style...can't remember brand but the movement is all wrong. The geometry of a pogo style makes no sense...just think about it and you'll realize that a linkage design is the way to go. | | Bike Setup: | 1999 Gary Fisher Paragon...Judy XC 80mm up front, Moxy Pro seat post, XT/XTR components | | Bottom Line: | Don't worry about the weight, it's not significant for the benefit added. If you have a hard tail and want to minimize the hits to your tailbone, regardless of the type of riding you do, you'll be glad you got the Moxy. The movement feels natural, the post works like it should, and it's about the only thing on my bike I haven't broken yet. As long as you don't expect this post to erase a big direct hit while you've got all your weight on the saddle, you won't be disappointed.
Buy the Moxy if you like a quick, lite, responsive cross-country ride. It will enhance your riding while improving your comfort level and fun factor.
Don't buy the Moxy if you want a bombproof downhiller.
Don't worry about the price, you'll never even think about it once you get 10 minutes into your first ride! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill R
a Weekend Warrior
from Pembroke Pines, FL
Date Reviewed: May 9, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Markham | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Absorbs the bumps as intended without the sticktion noted with the pogo-type suspension seatposts. Low/no maintenance. | | Weaknesses: | Not a weakness of the product, but as a result of the post absorbing the bumps I have gotten lazy and have done endos due to not getting out of the saddle on some small downhills. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Trek 6500: Judy C, Moxey MC, Shimano 545 pedals | | Bottom Line: | Saves a lot of energy by not having to stand for every little bump. I'm able to go significantly longer before wearing out. No lower back pain at the end of the ride.
Great value, go to their website and get "last year's closeouts" for just over 1/2 price. They told me it would take a few days due to volume to build "last year's model" before mailing, go figure. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt brashears
a Weekend Warrior
from seattle, wa
Date Reviewed: April 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Porcupine Rim, Utah | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Does what it's supposed to. Good design. | | Weaknesses: | Set-up.
| | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | 1994 Fisher Paragon hardtail with Rock Shox mag 10 and middle (red) elastomer on Moxey. | | Bottom Line: | I weigh 150. The Moxey does some of what it's supposed to, but I know it would do more if I got the softest elastomer. Bought it mainly for back pain in lower spine. Seems to take some of the edge off. Could do more, so if you're light, go with the lightest elastomer, especially if you do cold riding. Overall, one of the best custom parts I've bought for my bike--just get the right elastomer. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Racer
from Menomonie, WI
Date Reviewed: April 10, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Levis Mound Singletrack | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Pro Model - Race ready, special elastomer offers modest damping, 3 inches of travel without change in distance to the pedals, feels like full suspension | | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Similar Products Used: | Post Moderne, USE | | Bike Setup: | Trek 8700 (XT), RS Judy SL, Matrix Wheels, Panaracer Fire XC sneakers | | Bottom Line: | This is a great product. The customer service is the best I have ever dealt with. Put on the post, ride it a few times and race stronger with less muscle soreness. Anyone riding a hardtail would benefit from a Moxey! Don't even think about a telescopic post. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbia, SC
Date Reviewed: March 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Almost New Paradigm | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | I am a 6'2" guyweighing in at 220 lb. At the end of many rides mu butt was sore and my neck and back were killing me. With the Moxey XC I no longer have any problems with any of these, even on the rootiest and rockiest terrain. It allows me to remain in the saddle, relieving the work on my legs just holding up my weight. It also allows me to continuing peddaling over bumps, therefore being more efficient. Because of the Moxey I ride longer and stronger and feel much better at the end of a ride. Comparing this with full-suspension; I have been riding behind my buddy with f/s and noting what bumps he stands up for. It isn't much different than me. Concerning the weight factor, some complain that the Moxey is too heavy, and adds too much weight to your bike and is therefore not worth the it. Think about this. The Moxey weighs about 1.5 lbs. Your old seat post weighs about 1.0 lb. The hit you take in weight is only 0.5 lbs. Now consider the average f/s bike. It weighs 5 - 7 lbs more than a similar single suspension bike. By using the moxey over f/s, you are actually saving weight on your bike! As far as I am concerned, this is the closest you can get to full suspension that you can get without full suspension, and darn close to it in function. It's also alot cheaper and lighter. | | Weaknesses: | The preset screw needs to be longer for us "beefy" guys. | | Similar Products Used: | None desired after this product. | | Bike Setup: | Front suspension Raleigh m 600 w/ XTR. | | Bottom Line: | If you are sore at the end of a ride, or want full suspension without the weight or cost factor involved, get a moxey. It's not far from F/S. It's great on your body and improves your riding level. When you consider the cost for an F/S, $150 and an extra half pound doesn't compare. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stan
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Worth, Texas
Date Reviewed: February 9, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Rockledge Park - Grapevine, TX | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | This post kept my hardtail on the trail and me in the saddle. I got the middle (red) set-up and it works fine for 180lbs. There is no maintenance required. | | Weaknesses: | It takes too long to get the saddle mounted, but can still be accomplished in about 10 minutes. There is a tendency for the post to slip down slightly into the seat tube with the aluminum shim (extra $), but that can be corrected with a really tight seat release | | Bike Setup: | Schwinn Moab | | Bottom Line: | I recommend this post to my buds because it can take a lot of use and will last forever. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Hammond, La.
Date Reviewed: January 8, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: |
Hooper in B.R. & Chikasaw in Mobile | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Looks cool
It actually works | | Weaknesses: |
Heavy
Will launch you on the big stuff | | Bike Setup: |
99 Fisher Kaitai with Judys | | Bottom Line: | This thing works great on every thing but the big stuff, but I should'nt be in the saddle for the big stuff anyway. It soaks up all of the spine jarring things like roots, rocks, and small to med. bumps. Looks like I'm keeping my hardtail. Worth the $, big time!!! The only thing I've noticed is that the post will slowly slide down into the seatpost tube when using the alum. shim, so keep the clamp tight. I should mention that I am 6'1 and 240 lbs. and so far no problems, but only time will tell, will keep you posted. I'm out!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Cross-Country Rider
from Connecticut
Date Reviewed: December 27, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
anyplace | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Pro Model:
looks cool, put together nicely,soaks up everything, did I say looks cool? | | Weaknesses: |
big bumps bounce!!, Installing the seat | | Similar Products Used: |
a plenty of full setups | | Bike Setup: |
Sun frame,superflyZ2,lots of misc stuff | | Bottom Line: | I wanted a full, but for 200.00 smackers, I thought I would try it. I liked it, alot! My friends have full rides but I thought this did a great job of soaking it up and the best part??....I'm still on my steel hard tail.
takes about 3 times to get used to but now I automatically get off of the seat over the big stuff (you will be shot off the seat) and let the post soak up the rest and like I said,it does a great job at it.
As far as set up, don't mess around, get the alum shim they offer, it's worth the 20 dollars more. anyway, if you love your hardtail and still want something more....try it out......4 poppers for the post! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Hammond, La.
Date Reviewed: December 5, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Hooper in Baton Rouge | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Looks tough, cool, & well made. It arrived after only three days. | | Weaknesses: |
Installing the seat was a bitch! It seems like there could be better designs than this ( maybe the kind of clamp where the bolt comes in from the side?). | | Similar Products Used: |
None | | Bike Setup: |
!999 Fisher Kaitai, Judy C's. | | Bottom Line: | I have'nt had a chance to get radical on it yet, but so far it seems pretty sweet. I am 6'1 and 240 lbs. so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will work well. Otherwise full susp. here I come. Will post another review in a couple of weeks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt brashears
a Cross-Country Rider
from seattle, wa
Date Reviewed: November 11, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
tiger, devil's gulch, kachess | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
does exactly what you want it to do. | | Weaknesses: |
none yet | | Bike Setup: |
'94 fisher paragon (hardtail w/ Rock Shox mag 10) | | Bottom Line: | halved my lower back pain. tackle rough stuff much more aggressively and without so much fatigue. made me ride so much faster i scare myself. i'm wrecking rims and i weigh 145. thanks, moxey. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich
a Racer
from St. Louis, MO
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Chubb, Castlewood | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
High reliability, long travel, plush, reliable, great customer service, no stiction, no pogo action | | Weaknesses: |
Need patience to set up seat angle, not lightweight | | Similar Products Used: |
Use, Coda | | Bike Setup: |
Marin Ti hardtail, XT/XTR/Avid/RaceFace mix, Manitou SXTi | | Bottom Line: | Reliability: I've used and raced this seatpost for more than 2 years. I think it's 3 years. And I bought it used! Meanwhile, other posts my friends have used have ended up in the dumpster, because of stiction, excess play, eternal squeakiness, or breakage. This post has been extremely reliable, requiring only annual replacement of the bearings which are sheet plastic or teflon or something like that. Cost- $5.00 to make it like new.Customer Service: This year I had lost a small part and called the company to get new shims and the small part. They discovered I had an old discontinued model and upgraded my seatpost at their cost.Performance: This post saved my back. I had back problems during the racing season before getting this post- now no problems. I ride faster in rough stuff with less fatigue because I can stay seated more. It took me 3 rides to feel completely natural on the post- now I hardly notice it. No noise, no stiction, plush.Setup: It's not simple for me to change out the seat, etc, because it's a bit complicated to get the seat angle just right. Preload affects the fore- and aft position of the seat, so it must be taken into consideration when setting up.Weight: Mine is a long-travel version and is heavy by most standards. I race faster with it than without it, so I take the weight penalty. No worries.This is an improvement to my hardtail that is in the same high impact category as replacing cantis with V-brakes or replacing a rigid fork with a front shock.It is not perfect- but for me it is the best suspension seatpost available, so 5 chilis are in order. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Hayes
a Weekend Warrior
from London, UK
Date Reviewed: October 20, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Brendon Hills | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
The ability to soak up soooo much trail 'noise' - even to the extent where you think - 'what's that annoying juddering coming through the pedals' and realise it's the trail | | Weaknesses: |
The pivots do tend to get a bit of play in them over time, but this is not noticable or a problem when on the bike.I'm heavy, (200lbs) and have the harder (blue) elastomer fitted - I've somehow over time managed to bend the post tube slightly just above where it slots into the frame. | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
Custom Built Fuqauy CmOR
Pace RC36 Forks
Mavic/Syncros/Azonic/WTB/XT/LX bits | | Bottom Line: | I've recommended something such as this to many friends. It lets me get to the end of a long day ride without the fatigue, aches and pains that my back used to complain of.
I find that I'm faster with it too, even though there is a weight penalty - you can just sit down and pedal through some really firece looking bumps - and climbing bumpy tracks - it gives you more traction - and puts less stress on the rear wheel too- The pivots have a small amount of play - and the tube is slightly bent - but it's still great to have on the bike - and if nothing else - a conversation starter when someone else goes - what the #### is that! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Reg
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, NSW, Oz
Date Reviewed: October 5, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Exceptionally supple
Long travel
bullet proof | | Weaknesses: |
Needs long seat tube - seat to fit | | Similar Products Used: |
post moderne | | Bike Setup: |
Mongoose Rockadile | | Bottom Line: | This thing has got to be the best investment I've made in after market bike bits. It has made my rides so much more comfortable for my dud back. It copes well with everything from small ripple up to largish pothole/rocks. It's really very progressive in it's action. Over the past year It's required ZERO maintenance and performed flawlessly. A much cheaper alternative than ditch your bike for a dualie | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Penn
a Cross-Country Rider
from Germantown, MD
Date Reviewed: August 13, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
-Excellent construction and looks
-Travel/action
-Ease of setup
-Microcellular elastomer (Pro version) | | Weaknesses: |
None yet | | Similar Products Used: |
-Gianni
-USE | | Bike Setup: |
-Specialized Stumpy M2 Comp
-Rock Shox Judy XC w/ White Bros. Springs | | Bottom Line: | First off, repeat after me: this is not full-suspension, this is not full suspension... With that in mind, this product performs well beyond my expectations. I had used two other pogo-type suspension posts and hated them. You truly only get about 1/4 ot 1/2 inch of travel with them--with plenty of stiction. They also shorten your seat to pedal distance with every bump, which just does not feel right, especially if you are a bit anal about your seat height. The motion of this post took no adjustment period! The slight rearward travel is very natural feeling--you tend to do this anyway when going through rough terrain. Additionally, your seat to pedal distance remains constant through the travel. I would definitely go for the Pro version--it uses a microcellular elastomer that does not shoot you off the seat during the rebound. The construction of this post is excellent, and the looks are pretty cool, too--looks more solid than the Thudbuster. Remember, it is not full suspension, so don't change your riding style. It is great for roots, rocks, and bumps up to about 2--the stuff that normally bounces you all over your seat. The reviewers who mentioned breakage of this thing are probably the same fat-asses who break saddles, regular seatposts, and binder bolts because they stay in the saddle for curb drops, coming off logs, etc... I also don't notice the additional half pound this adds, however I also switched to a Flite saddle which is about 100g lighter than my old saddle. This is a great product that is well designed and will affect your riding comfort and control nearly as much as a front shock. If you want a suspension seatpost, don't mess around with the pogo style--get this post!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Travler Garvey
a Cross-Country Rider
from Danville CA
Date Reviewed: June 25, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
anything in angwin CA | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
The amount of travel | | Weaknesses: |
none | | Similar Products Used: |
Rock Shox and one other, it was a cheapy up and down one | | Bike Setup: |
Mine is on a 99 Zaskar | | Bottom Line: | This is the one thing that makes my Zaskar handle better. If your intersested in all of the rebound adj. preload adj. blah blah blah buy a full suspension bike. If you love your hard tail, buy one of these you will love it! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ian
a Cross-Country Rider
from New Mexico
Date Reviewed: June 12, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Construction, Plushness, Appearance, Travel | | Weaknesses: |
Dampening | | Similar Products Used: |
USE | | Bike Setup: |
Merlin XLM | | Bottom Line: | I've ridden the Moxey Pro for three months now and I would have to say that it has been a very nice addition to my hard tail. The first ride was very bizzare as it took a while to get adjusted to the travel of the post. However now I don't even notice the backward motion of the saddle. The Pro Model is supposed to have rebound dampening but I am not totally convinced that it is really a feature, there is still a tendancy to get launched on big hits. Despite the dampening issue, I would highly recommend this seat to anyone. The post I was sent fit nicely WITH NO SHIMS. This is a good post. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Grinder
a Cross-Country Rider
from Perris, CA
Date Reviewed: June 6, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Strong, durable | | Weaknesses: |
No rebound dampning, adds 1.3 pounds to your bike, came with crappy sandwich wrap to make the post fit. | | Similar Products Used: |
None, this is it | | Bottom Line: | For me...
Small bumbs, no effect
Medium, work perf
Medium - large, works good, but the rebound tries to throw you into orbit
Large - Are you kidding? Get out of the saddle. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Malone
a Cross-Country Rider
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: May 3, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Mission Trails | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Works great, easy set up, very low maintenance. | | Weaknesses: |
No rebound damping. | | Similar Products Used: |
ThudBuster Quadpivot, Post Moderne | | Bike Setup: |
GT Bravado (Steel bike), Manitou 3 forks. | | Bottom Line: | I'm a big guy (6'3, 225 lb.) so I look for bomb proof parts. The Moxey fits the bill! I got it a year ago and haven't had to do a thing to it. I popped for the aluminum shim so insallation was a breeze. I wouldn't put some cheesey plastic shim on my ride, would you? I lube the pivot once in a while, so I haven't experienced any squeaks, as other reviews state. (Maybe a bike maint. class is needed, eh?) The ride was a little different at first (15 minutes) and I've been loving it ever since. If you want a full suspension Free Ride Bike, buy one. If you earn your downhills and actually ride up hills, get the Moxey for your trusty hardtail and enjoy the ride. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony Estrada
a Racer
from Miami, FL
Date Reviewed: April 29, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
markham park | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
-excellent quality and design
-tunable
-no loose feeling
-no stiction
-lets me fly through small bumps
-great customer support (sherry) | | Weaknesses: |
-no rebound damping
-weird feeling for the first 10 minutes | | Similar Products Used: |
-post modern | | Bike Setup: |
cannondale hardtail | | Bottom Line: | this post lets me fly through small bumps (rocks/roots) and lets me ride faster longer because the terrain is not beating the crap out of me. yes it is heavier than a non-suspension seat post, but I would not be able to ride as fast or as long with a 200grams lighter (hell, I'll just take two gulps of water and I'll have 200grams less - after I sweat them). In the beg. the feeling is as if the frame is breaking in half but after 10 minutes of riding you don't notice anymore. unlike in-the-tube suspension seatposts, this one has no sticktion and I don't have to loosen any clamp in order to avoid sticking (no ratles). the one thing that I am missing is rebound damping. hit a large bump hard enough and you will feel as if it wants to kick you off of the bike.
4 chilis for not having reb. damping, otherwise would be five... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
KB
a Weekend Warrior
from Southern Cal
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
San Juan Trail | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
I love this post! It's by far the best on the market! I have a Kona hardtail and the new Moxey Pro is so light and cushiony that it makes feel like a full suspension. I love it! I did not second guess the $189 retail price; I would pay twice as much. With a nice Marzocchi Bomber in the front and Kona in the back, I would complete anyday with a full suspension racers. Bring them on! Kona, Moxey, and Bomber is an awesome combo! | | Similar Products Used: |
USE | | Bike Setup: |
Moxey Pro '99 | | Bottom Line: | The Moxey Pro '99 is the bomb!!!! It's the best for the buck!!!! This product should be rated 10 chimmy chilly chungas. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ron Boyd
a Cross-Country Rider
from Salt Lake City, UT
Date Reviewed: March 17, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
The ride quality with my Moxey pro post is amazing. It feels so good. I can rocket down a rocky hill without ever lifting my ass and I get to keep pedaling the whole time. Customer service has been amazingly good. They've replaced all the parts I've broken with better parts. | | Weaknesses: |
I broke it on my first ride. I broke the next one on my second ride. Additionally, I bent two aluminum posts in those three rides. I only weigh 175. I'm 5'9 and I ride a 19.5. It shouldn't have broken at all. Moxey has sent me new and updated parts to try out. I'll see how they go. | | Bike Setup: |
Custom Trek 9900 with RST Mozo Pro front and Spinergy Spox wheels. Stay away from the Spox. | | Bottom Line: | I want this thing to work because it feels SO good. I have to give it a good review for that and the customer service quality. Once they get this product completely bug-free, it will be amazing. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob S
a Cross-Country Rider
from Tallahassee, Florida
Date Reviewed: March 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Fisher Creek | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Plush ride. | | Weaknesses: |
Heavy. Seat-to-bar length changes as suspension works, makes bike handling sloppy in some situations. Unless the preload is tightened down to your normal riding height, the saddle's going to swing high and lead to some awkward dismounts. With preload tightened down to normal riding height, you get continual tap-tap-tap as suspension returns, and you'll tend to get a little launch from the saddle each time. Worst of all, it requires a sit-down riding style to work -- it'll make you feel 20 years older. | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
Merlin Mt./Judy SL | | Bottom Line: | After 6 months I removed the Moxey Pro and returned to conventional XTR seatpost: I'm much, much happier ever since, the thing was making me feel olde. But the Moxey works exactly as claimed and gave absolutely no mechanical problems and no noise (I kept it clean and sprayed the pivots with GT 85). Easy setup (I got the aluminum shim). It worked, it eats up every bump, but for me the negatives outweigh the positives. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick
a weekend warrior
from Kentucky
Date Reviewed: March 2, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this post to replace the Answer Bodyshock I broke (within the first month). It works great. It's a plush ride, much nicer than the Answer or the U.S.E. and the customer service is excellent. They replaced an elastomer free after it started to split within six months (probably due to my big ass). It's a little heavy, but I've used it for a year now with no complaints in performance. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
PM
a cross-country rider
from Florida
Date Reviewed: February 28, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this seatpost after I had knee surgery because, with my bad leg, I could no longer stand up in the pedals. With my rear end permanently planted on the seat, I needed something to take the edge off the bumps. The Moxey did the job. It was very cushy and held up well. My only complaint is it creaked a lot. People would always know when I was coming down the trail.About a year after I got the Moxey, some overtime money from work alowed me to splurge on a Mantra full suspension. The Moxey actually had comparible in the seat cushioning. The similarities ended there. The full suspension bike keeps the rear tire on the ground and still gives you suspension when you are out of the saddle. If you can afford it, go with the full suspension bike. If you can't, the Moxey on a hard tail is a comfy alternative. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
scooter
a racer
from sheboygan wisconsin
Date Reviewed: February 24, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a 1999 Moxey Pro a few weeks ago. Once I got it dialed in for my weight I took it for a spin. This thing is great. I have suffered from lower back pain for over a year while riding a rigid post, now with my Moxey it is nonexistant. I gives a great ride. If I could give it more stars I would. Definatly worth every penny for you back pain suffers. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a cross-country rider
from CT
Date Reviewed: February 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Just bought the new 99' Pro model,got it in today and it looks really cool,nice black and silver scheme. I will update this review as soon as I try it,but the new cartridge system looks pretty cool for a custom ride.....will let everyone know what I think, not that you really care. 4 peppers for appearance and delivery (bought it direct) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John R. Maietta
a racer
from Henderson, NV
Date Reviewed: February 4, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have ridden other post including U.S.E & Answer Body Shock. I did not like their performance and was not at all pleased with the change in saddle height.For these reasons I was reluctant to purchase another suspension seat post. Instead took the $4,500.00 full suspesion route. Well the suspended bike is great. However, being demanding when it comes to climbing & spinting performance, I always end up back on my hard-tail. So, here is my testimonial; My good friend and racing teamate convinced me to try a Moxey Suspesion Seat Post so off to bike shop with money I hand. One ride on this post and what a revelation. Seated and pedaling over rugged terrain, no age induced-lower back pain after to hours of semi-hard training, faster through corners due to better tire grip. Let the truth be known,The Moxey is not just another suspension seat post. Save the full suspension money for a great cycling vacation. Moxey's Rule!
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Submitted by
Reg F
a cross-country rider
from Sydney, Australia
Date Reviewed: January 26, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
This thing quite simply is brilliant. It lives up to every claim that the manufacturer makes for it. It eliminates everything from ripples up to huge potholes & rocks. Buying it over the web & was quick & simple. It arrived from the US in less than a week. Fitting it was childs play. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig
a racer
from Florida
Date Reviewed: December 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I first reviewed the Moxey last February. Since that time it has been subjected to constant abuse by my bottomside. Well, it kind of got tired. Both lower pivots developed some slop and the red elastomer began cracking in the corners. One toll-free call to Moxey and they sent all the needed parts, and then some. No questions asked, no return of the damaged parts, nothing but 5 chili service.After maybe one-half hour I'm fixed and riding again. Feels like new and with the recent addition of a Bomber (the Manitou EFC broke a tube, a dangerous event but another story). It's one sweet ride.Again, Five chilis for an excellent product and superb service. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary Park
a cross-country rider
from Costa Mesa, California
Date Reviewed: December 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Moxey XC version, which is smaller, lighter, and has a claimed 3 of travel vs. 4 compared to the original. I haven't bothered weighing it because I know it weighs a ton, but the seatpost is riding on a chromoly frame so I'm obviously not a weight weenie. I feel that the weight penalty is very minor compared to the advantages of the Moxey and I highly recommend it to all hardtail riders.The Moxey will not turn your bike into a FS machine, but then, that's not what it was designed for and that’s not why I bought it. I like the quick, precise handling characteristics of my hardtail (it's a Bontrager Race Lite), but I wanted something to take the bite out of small and medium hits (I stand on the pedals for the big hits). The Moxey works very well in this capacity. It allows me to pedal seated over terrain that used to make me stand up. I am able to ride faster and climb more efficiently while using less energy. In the past my back muscles would get sore on longer rides but this never happens anymore because the Moxey takes the beating instead of my back. When riding the Moxey for the first time, you will definitely notice the changing distance to the handlebars as the seatpost moves down and back in relation to the rest of the bike. The movement of your arms to compensate for this changing distance is noticeable and kinda freaky. But after a couple of rides, I stopped noticing the arm motion all together. I never noticed any unusual movement in my legs because the distance from the saddle to the cranks changes very little through the range of motion of the Moxey. This is an important consideration for XC riders and is a big reason I chose the parallelogram over the telescoping design. Telescoping seatposts suffer from a much more severe change in distance between the saddle and cranks as the suspension post goes through its travel. This would seem to be a detriment to a rider’s pedalling rhythm. Not to mention the massive amount of stiction due to the force of impact coming at a different angle than the centerline of the seatpost. This is not a good thing.I haven't tried any of the other suspension posts, but after doing a little research, it seemed obvious that the parallelogram design of the Moxey (and Thudbuster) was superior to the pogo stick models. I chose the Moxey over the TB because it appeared to be the better design (sturdier construction of the pivots, links and elastomer). IT ALSO GOT BETTER REVIEWS HERE IN MTBR.I've had the Moxey for over six months and it has held up very well, there is no slop in the pivots or any unwanted side to side play. Just from looking at it, it’s obvious that this thing was designed and built to take a beating. It’s one tuff mutha. One thing though: the standard red (medium) elastomer that originally came with the seatpost cracked after about four months of riding. I only weigh 155 so this was kinda disappointing. But the customer service was great, they shipped out another elastomer in a week (I got the firm blue one this time), no charge and no questions asked. It's got a one year warranty, but hopefully, the blue elastomer will last a lot longer.
While waiting for the new elastomer to arrive, I installed the old rigid seatpost and noticed the difference immediately. It was literally a pain in the ass to ride! Then I thought, oops, maybe I should put the saddle back on, too... It still was a pain in the ass! I can't tell you what a relief it was to get the Moxey back. If you are currently riding a hardtail, I would definitely recommend that you pick one up for yourself. For the overall design, construction, increase in rider performance and comfort, and superb customer service, I give the Moxey and Team Vision very high marks. A couple of negatives are the weight and the busted original elastomer. Nevertheless, my overall grade is still an “A” which translates into five rippin’ hot hot! HOT!!! habaneros for the Moxey XC.
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Submitted by
John Ihde
a cross-country rider
from Green Bay, Wi
Date Reviewed: November 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've ridden my Moxey post since early this spring and have been very pleased with its performance on the trails. I weigh 160 pounds and the medium red elastomer seems to fit me just right without any extra adjustment with the preload screw adjustment. I tried to stiffen it up a bit, but was turned off by the annoying clunk that the post made when it topped out. I had very little trouble getting used to the rearward movement of the saddle when the post is compressed. About a month ago the pivot bearings developed an annoying squeaking noise. I was unable to service the bearings but a local shop lubed it up for 10 bucks and its been quiet ever since.
I know that I've been able to put more power to the pedals in the rough stuff where I normally would have backed off or coasted. I'm not as young as I used to be and I would recommend this to any older weekend warrior who doesn't get a chance to ride as much as he or she would like.
A couple of problems. I use a 27mm post on my bike and I had a very hard time getting the needed shim material in the seat tube. Also, mounting your saddle on the post is a real pain in the butt. Definitely needs to be reengineered. Once its set up though, its really worth the fairly expensive price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Dieckhaus
a racer
from Bolingbrook, IL
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Here is my report after a season of riding this seatpost:I initially mounted a Moxey XC in the Spring on a Gary Fisher hardtail. About mid-summer, I upgraded that Fisher frame to a Cannondale CAAD-3. On both bikes, the action of the Moxey was pretty good. My main bike is actually a Psycle Werks Wild Hare XC. And I am definitely more of a dual-suspension kind of rider. But I wanted a hardtail as an alternative. The Moxey and its 3 travel provides a good simulation of the full suspension feel. But after a few months of riding, I have some gripes:The seatpost has very little if any rebound damping. On large bumps(curb hops, log jumps, etc.), the post pogos back and forth. One quick hop off of a curb and your butt bounces wildly up and down for a couple of seconds. And as reported elsewhere, the post will rebound all the way through its travel and clunk the preload screw.Another major complaint pertains to the saddle mount and adjustment. Adjusting the saddle tilt and fore/aft positions is a pain in the butt(pardon the pun). Like a lot of other posts, the sadlle tilt changes as you lock down the adjustment screws. On this post, when you loosen the screws to make an additional adjustment, the whole clamping mechanism sticks together. You have to beat on the saddle to get the clamp to loosen and come apart. Dealing with this adjustment process is very frustrating.Another problem that developed with the saddle clamp over time is the gradual reduction in clamping force. It might be related to my saddle's soft titanium rails, but each time I adjusted the post saddle screws I had to tighten them more than the time previous. This weekend, in an effort to tighten my loose saddle, I went to screw down the saddle clamp screws. One of the screws heads sheared right off. Now I will have to drill the remainder of that screw out of the mechanism.I guess the bottom line is that this suspension seatpost works well after you dork around with the saddle adjustments. If you like to tinker, the post's saddle clamp mechanism will drive you crazy. I have an Answer Rocker post on my FS bike. The head on that post is a dream compared to the Moxey. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Al Heberer
a racer
from Griffin Ga
Date Reviewed: October 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Two days after I gave the Moxey a great review the elasomer cracked in my seat post ( after a very hard day on a very rough course). I called Moxey and they replaced the elasomer no questions asked. i had to let everyone know that their warranty service is as good as their product. Remember too, when evaluating a sus post that all they are ment to do is make your bike a FS when seated and a hardtail when standing. The Moxey does his better than he rest. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Al Heberer
a racer
from Griffin,Ga
Date Reviewed: October 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got my Moxey 3 sus. post about a year ago after first using a 1 1/2 telescoping post. The telescoping post helped some but the Moxey truely gave a full suspension ride. You still need to stand over the biggest bumps but on the nastiest downhills if my rear tire starts bouncing I can force myself to sit and the rear tire reattaches instantly. When standing and stomping I have my beloved hard tail again. To sum up......when standing you have a hard tail, when sitting you have a very nice FS ride. I can't stop without mentioning the quality of workmanship and the adjustability of the post....bost are excellent. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a weekend warrior
from Fullerton, CA
Date Reviewed: October 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This seatpost is amazing. I weigh in at 250 (which is above the recommended weight) and it still works well. I soaks up the bumps and big hits that used to send chills up my spine. Being that I weigh so much, I couldn't find a full suspension bike that would handle my wieght. This suspension did the trick though and I would recommend this post to anyone looking for some added comfort without giving up the performance of their beloved hardtail. I can't say enough. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter
a weekend warrior
from Thailand
Date Reviewed: October 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Buy it. Regularly we ride weekends in the hills on rough trails, stream beds, etc. Before Moxey there was pain in he back and soreness in sitting on the saddle. With Moxey there is virtually none. Its worth every penny for this alone.For sure you ride more smoothly with less standing and jarring. So you are less tired at the end of the day and may well have ridden faster.It is well made and, so far, there is no sideways movement. Some people have reported this but it is difficult to see why this should occur.At about 172 lbs I am right on the top weight for medium and bottom weight for the hard elastomer. The hard works well for me but I think the medium will offer an even softer ride by soaking up the smaller bumps that currently don't cause compression with the hard elastomer. In mentioning this I also want to join those who have applauded the customer service. It is tremendously impressive that without quibble a medium elastomer is being sent without charge.In my view, the build quality, progressive compression and customer service make this a best buy for this type of suspension seat post. But the real point is that, at the end of a hard weekend, your bum does not feel sore and one's back is ok too.
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Submitted by
Garth
a cross-country rider
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: September 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Got the Moxey XC with the blue firm elastomer a couple of months ago. I have been fairly pleased with it since getting it installed. It works pretty good for soaking up low amplitude low frequency bumps, similar to what I get when riding on the road or on semi-washboard logging roads. Where it lacks for me is in the big stuff or the high frequency bumps. When I called them up to order I was advised, by the sales rep, to get the firm blue elastomer based upon my aggressive riding style and weight (195 lbs.) I have been hoping that the elastomer would soften up with use but it hasn't so far even with a lot of miles log in the saddle. It seems to be a bit quick on the rebound, probably due to the firmness of the elastomer and the lack of any sort of damping. All in all I would say it does help to take the edge off of the small stuff, which is what it is intended to do, but I would probably go with the softer elastomer to get a bit more plush feel from it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Miles
a racer
from VA
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have used the XC post on my racing hardtail for several months now, and
have nothing but good things to say about it. I have not had the opportunity to ride every FS design out there, but from my experience I feel that a good hardtail with a Moxey is faster overall than the majority of full suspension designs, and that is all that matters if you are somewhat serious about racing. The XC model will add approximately 1/2 lb. over a lightweight rigid post, so when coupled with a reasonably light hardtail frame, you still come out at least a full pound and a half (usually closer to two or three) lighter than the lightest full suspension frame and seatpost. Also of consideration is that your frame will not be absorbing any of your energy, it all goes into driving the rear wheel (bobbing is not an issue with the Moxey if you have a relatively smooth pedal stroke). In regards to the post below, the sensation of moving backwards quickly disappears, and just like anything it takes a few rides to get fully accustomed to and take full advantage of the improved performance the Moxey provides. Being able to stay seated over small to medium bumps is a great asset while racing, saving you the energy of having to stand up much of the time, and saving your body from the perpetual beating that is inevitable when riding a rigid frame. Having owned a Thudbuster for several months prior to buying a Moxey, I feel qualified to say that the Moxey is in another league as far as quality. The Thudbuster developed the annoying side to side slop you hear so much about after a few weeks, whereas the Moxey has been smooth and slop-free since day one. In short, you get what you pay for. The people in the company are great too; I needed a different size shim, and when I asked them they sent me the right size (with no bill) while my unused one was in the mail. If you race, or own a hardtail and don't want to buy a full suspension frame for whatever reason (there are plenty of them) and are just seeking more comfort, take a serious look at the Moxey. Nothing less than five stars. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin S
a cross-country rider
from Venice, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I don't get it. I bought one after reading the positive reviews here and elsewhere, but I just don't get it. I aborted my first ride with it because it was just too damned annoying.If I used any preload, it made a metallic noise at full extension. If I din't use any preload it bounded and bobbed and tried to launch me into outer space. The adjustment range varies between constant noise with a lot of bobbing to no noise with NASA possibilites.When I wasn't annoyed by all that I was annoyed by the fore and aft motion. I guess the people who like these things get used to it, but man, it's just too wierd for me.The quality of the suspension it offers is terrible. It absorbs small bumps pretty well but since it lacks any damping your body is constantly out of phase with and over-reacting to the terrain. Once it gets into the steep part of it's spring curve, watch out! You're going ballistic!Other annoying features include the way my thighs rub it, and the way I can't put a seat bag on the bike anymore. It looks pretty stupid, too. Overall I think it's a poorly conceived thing that does more harm than good. They cost $200. For $600-800 you can get a good full suspension frame. Save your $200... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jack
a racer
from SC
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Having raced XC on a full suspension bikes for the past 3 seasons, I decided (after riding a friend's Moxey) to switch to a hardtail plus the post. As many of the review have mentioned, there is a fore-aft movement on road surfaces IF YOUR PEDAL STROKE IS NOT SMOOTH. I have improved my pedal technique and only notice movement on pavement with extremely hard efforts. On singletrack, the tendency for the rear of the bike to move up over roots, etc., is counteracted by the movement of the post. My pedaling technique is generally unaffected as the distance to the pedals stays constant. The bump eating capacity is remarkable. The efficiency is GREATER than a hardtail with rigid post due to the ability to continue to apply pedal force over rough surfaces. It truly works about as well as a high pivot URT, except on downhills. Even there, partially supporting my weight yet still resting on the saddle frequently works.I am almost reluctant to post this, as I don't want to give fellow racers info about my secret weapon. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick
a cross-country rider
from Missouri
Date Reviewed: August 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just a quick caution to my fellow riders about Moxey's policy regarding returns. I ordered a Moxey to combat some post-ride numbness in the groin area. The day before it arrived, I went to my doctor for a checkup, and he advised me to stay off the mountain bike for at least six months due to some ruptured blood vessels. I sent the post back to Moxey completely unused (I hadn't even installed it) and they charged me $30 for a restocking fee. I don't know how much they pay folks around there to put stuff back on the shelf, but $30 seems way excessive. I guess I'm just used to companies like Nashbar and Performance who don't seek a profit from returned items. Shame Moxey. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jamie lamb
a racer
from nova scotia
Date Reviewed: July 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I was in an 8 hour race 2 weeks ago and Around the end of it I broke my fork! Norco was there showing off bikes like most other compenies. I have a norco bike so they let me use an awasome bike with a moxey to finish the race. I am 13 and 120lbs so everything big I would get throwen up in the air. not fun. hurting ass. The bike was core though. NORco kicks ass. I like rigid seats better | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sjb
a cross-country rider
from SoCal
Date Reviewed: July 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had the Moxey XC for about a month now, and am very pleased! I enjoy long rides in the rough, and decided to get a suspension seatpost to take the edge off the pain in the rear long rides can give. On Saturday, I rode for 7 hours off-road, about 8,000 feet up and down on dirt and rock. Today I did another three hours. And I gotta tell you, my butt never felt better! I can stay in the saddle longer, which saves a lot of energy on longer rides, without beating my seat up. While the Moxey adds some weight, it's negligible compared to the energy savings on staying in the saddle. Washboard and 2 rock/potholes disappear. Larger obstacles (3-4 stuff) becomes a fairly controlled sproing. Bigger than that can launch you! And my bike still acts like a hard-tail when I kick it - no loss of efficiency.The initial falling away sensation disappeared very quickly for me; I have to concentrate to feel it at this point. I've had no problems getting behind the seat on severe stuff. For me, this has been one of those ideal products: It does what it's supposed to do so well, it just disappears under you and let's you enjoy the trail without being distracted by the product. Excelent work, Team Vision! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jur
a cross-country rider
from Tampa, FL
Date Reviewed: July 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
If you weigh 190+ read this review!!!! I've now had my Moxey for about 7 months. The performance of this product is great. True, you have to get used to the slight fore-aft movement, but if you try it, you'll never ride without again. I don't really notice any over rebounding or springyness, just smooth sailing. If you weigh around 200, I suggest the titanium post, with the new smaller hole firm elastomer. I did have a few problems with the cro-mo posts bending and the original elastomers cracking, but those have since been resolved and the fixes stated above. The reason I give the Moxey five chilis is because the product works like a dream and the customer service is second to none. They replaced my whole post and upgraded me to a ti post for FREE!! Kudos to Mark at Moxey! When I had to ride my straight post while the Moxey was being upgraded, I really, really missed my Moxey. It's a pretty price, but telescoping models just don't get it if you're a heavy rider. The substantial side load causes to much stiction on the pogo sticks. (Giani LPs suck bad, I bent one during a race all the way down to the back tire, cheap aluminum crap!)
Go Moxey, you won't be dissapointed if you're looking for comfort on your favorite hardtail!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
moxey man
a weekend warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: July 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
First off this is not going to magically turn your hard tail into a full suspension bike. What it will do is take away any midsize bumps that would otherwise, over time, ruin your lower spine. I don't notice the forward movement of the bike when travelling over bumps but I've got really long arms. And it is the BIKE MOVING FORWARD AND NOT THE SEAT MOVING BACK, anyone whose taken physics should know this. Ohterwise it does add weight to your bike ~1lbs, though it is easy to install, and it's easy to adjust the seat angles and position of the rails. I have no problems with sounds comming from the moxey or any side to side play. If you've read about people complaining about the 'Healthrider' sensation it's probably due to the fact that they're using the wrong elastomer for they're weight or riding style ( I'm 174 pounds and use the blue elastomer ). The only complaint is the price which I'm sure should drop as the competition catches up (which it has). One other thing do like everybody says and get the Al shim. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dean
a cross-country rider
from Colorado Springs, Colorado
Date Reviewed: July 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have to agree with Kevin from Boulder......this thing looks dorky. I'm the only one around here with a Moxey, and since I can't get used to the bobbing and dipping feel, I'm taking the thing off. I think the improved post he is talking about must be the G-Shock. If so, he's right. It's the same basic concept but with a more serious look and a more vertical travel motion. I've seen two of the G-Shock posts in the shop I work in, and they're very pro looking. Another thing I've noticed......I've yet to see a pro or elite rider using a Moxey. That ought to tell you something. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin Burleson
a cross-country rider
from Boulder, Colorado
Date Reviewed: July 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'd certainly like to be able to say that I was glad I invested $200+ of my hard-earned dollars in a Moxey suspension seatpost. I thought it looked like the solution to my dilema, which is whether or not to invest in a full-suspension bike. Heck, I thought.....if it does nothing more than smooth out the bigger hits for my aching back and rear end, I'll be happy.
Well, the Moxey had some hidden drawbacks that make it impossible for me to be glad about my investment: First, while the Moxey is certainly nicely made, it looks, well, toy-like. The main assembly looks like a prop from Star Wars (My girlfriend said it looked like a robotic arm), and smack in the middle of the linkage is this large elastomer that resembles a huge distorted Lifesaver candy. More than one of my fellow riders has asked me what flavor my seatpost was! Second, the Moxey sure does take the edges off, but the seatpost's action makes it feel like a workout on a Healthrider exercise machine. The seat moves not only noticeably down (your butt goes dropping toward the tire on even medium hits, but it also moves back and away from the handlebars, making it feel like the bike is slipping forward out from under you! I rode the thing for several months, and the Healthrider sensation never went away.
There is another seatpost on the market now that is similar to the Moxey in design, but uses a MUCH better looking linkage and coil shock design which functions in such a way as not to disturb your riding postion and weight distribution. I rode one on a friend's bike, and the difference is startling. I've got one on order.
So, although I suspect it was designed by a bright engineer with little or no cycling experience, I'll give it a one for quality of construction. Save your bucks....other company's newer versions have made the Moxey just a novelty.
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Submitted by
Daniel M.
a cross-country rider
from New York City
Date Reviewed: June 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had the Moxey 4.0 model on my hardtail for about a year. This thing really makes riding more fun and comfortable. It gives you much more control in rough terrain-allowing you to stay seated and hammer, even over 2-3 roots/rocks, etc.
The construction of the post is really top notch, and it looks like a work of art. There is of course a weight penalty (about 1-1.25lbs over a standard seatpost) but this is offset by the comfort factor and the fact that you can greatly increase rear tire pressure without killing you butt/spine.
One complaint is that with the preload set to zero, there is no offset (most seatposts have about an inch of rearward offset). This is not a problem if you have at least an inch of room to move your saddle back from its present position. I however had my seat all the way back with my original offset seatpost. With no preload my seat was now 1 further forward than I wanted. I first just increased the preload to set the post about 1 into its travel (there is still 3 of travel left-plenty in my opinion) which moved the seat back to its original position. But the 1 of preload with the red (medium) elastomer made the thing too stiff and rebound too harshly for my 165lbs. I solved the problem by ordering the green (soft) elastomer and using the same amount of preload (1). The post is now extremely cushy and I don't notice the rebound at all (a good thing).
Too install the green elastomer the linkage must be dissasembled at one of its four pivots. When removing and replacing the bushing I got an even better idea of just how well made this thing is-the tolerances are incredible-you need a hammer to remove/replace the bushings, and you really have to pound to get it to move. You have to be really careful when pounding not to bend the links-that's the kind of hammer force involved.
After about 5000mi on this thing there is no slop at all, nadda, nothing-grab the seat and twist-there is no play (I read many complaints at this site reguarding slop with the thudbuster quadrapivot). All I do is periodically (like every month) keep the areas around the pivots free of dirt (a Q-tip works great), I have never lubed the things-the bushings are self lubricating.
Make sure you spend the extra $15 for the custom fit machine alum shim-I hear the ployshim included with the post is a major pain in the arse (the post slips down into the seattube).
Another really important point-make sure you have enough length between your frame (top of seattube) and seatrails for this model to fit, otherwise your seat will be too high, check their website at teamV.com for details about this. If the 4 won't fit, the new 3 models might (their more compact). This is a killer upgrade-the ultimate URT!!!. Also, if your feeling masochistic or racing, you can put your old seatpost back on. Five chillies all the way!!!
My apologies for being longwinded. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tom wallace
a cross-country rider
from santa cruz
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Moxey Suspension seat post product reviewI got a Moxey suspension seat post, here are my impressions after 3 rides:The seat post definitely takes the edge off. There are 2 types of suspension seat posts that I have seen
1) Simple telescoping compression. The advantage is the relative simplicity and low cost, the disadvantage is that the distance to the pedals keeps changing. This means that action of over 1 becomes problematic2) Pivot style, Thudbuster, Moxey, etc.. These swing back, maintaining the distance from seat to pedals, but pushing you rearward on the bike. Obvious advantage is ability to deliver 3-4 of travel. Disadvantage is relatively long period of time to get used to the different action (3 rides for me), and change in position on bike. These tend to be more expensive, also.My decision making process: I decided to get a suspension seatpost about 2 weeks ago, when I was riding a particularly bumpy, fast singletrack in Santa Cruz. I was standing and I just imagined how much faster I could go if I was sitting.I looked at the product reviews on mtb. Thudbuster and Moxey seemed pretty similar. There is a third with a similar design that is the same approximate weight, but has springs instead of elastimers. It costs about $70 more.Several people complained about the pivots loosening up on the Thudbuster. That, and the fact that I would need a custom, longer seat post for my oversize legs with the Thudbuster led me to choose the Moxey. Recent prices are about $139 for the Thudbuster and $169 for the Moxey 4. Since there is no local shop that carries Moxey I ordered from the TeamVision factory directly. Thudbuster is distributed through mail-order.Set up was easy. You order preinstalled with a soft, medium or firm elastomer. There is a shim and shim kit to make it fit your bike. Optional specific AL shims are available for $20. Getting the seat tilt proper was more work then it should have been, this could be better designed. One really nice feature is a preload. This means that you take all the slack out when you are sitting on the bike so you don't have that 'full suspension bounce' when you ride smooth roads.First run out I really spent getting used to it. It softened bumps as advertised, but somehow I was expecting to stay seated more then I was. I am not a weight-watcher, but there are only 2 things that I have really noticed the weight on - tires and this seat. Weight is about 600+ grams for the 4 version (there is also a 3 version that saves about 100 grams). I didn't expect to notice the weight, it is about the same a second water bottle, but I really did. Is it because the weight is high up? I don't know, but my reasonably light Kestrel suddenly felt kind of porkish.There is some is some extra bounce when you ride, and you still have to stand for medium to large bumps, but little bumps are sucked up nicely. You still feel them, but the edge is taken off.After 2 rides, I put my old post back on to compare. Lighter, good thing. The bumps on the road out to the trails that were so nicely sucked up by the Moxey didn't really matter. I noticed that when I jammed with a regular seatpost, I push back on my butt. You don't want to do that so much with the suspension post. When I came to slow technical uphill, I felt like knowing exactly where the seat was made balancing a little easier. However, when I came to smoothish downhill, I found myself standing where I had been sitting with the Moxey. Rough downhill had me standing with both. In some sections, I liked the feeling of the seat jumping up and hitting me - It is nice to be connected with your physical perimeters, sometimes. But on the other hand, a bouncing seat can do damage There are valuable pieces in that area that having 4 of cush can help protect!I came back and put the Moxey back on. I missed it.To sum up:
Did the Moxey make me faster? No
Did the Moxey make the ride more comfy? Absolutely
Did the Moxey save my energy to ride longer? Unknown, no ride was over 2 hours.
Did my butt feel safer with the Moxey in place? Sure.
Is it worth the weight? Depends.I'd encourage anyone to try the Moxey out if they are looking at full suspension bikes and are on a budget.. I'd also encourage anyone to try the Moxey out if they feel 'beat up' after a ride on their hard tail. I doubt that you'll be a faster rider or get through technical stuff with fewer dabs, but you just might enjoy your ride a little more. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bruce
a cross-country rider
from Farmington
Date Reviewed: June 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
One word, WOW.
Oh, I gotta do 50 or so words so here goes.
First, The fit and Finish.. Fit: if you get this and you need to shim it (it only comes in one seatpost size) order the metal shim! don't mess with the ploy stuff they send, it sucks. Finish: Great product, built solid and serviceable.Second, The Ride....How it looks and installs is minor. What everyone cares about is how does the thing work! This thing kicks ass. It smooths out the small bumps and takes the punch out of the big hits. It does what it claims. Gives a FS ride on a hard tail. No it does not make your hard tail an all out down hill racer but certianly improves the ride. PLUSH is a word that comes to mind. If you are looking for something to keep you in the saddle on rough clims and bumpy downhills look no further. Worth the $s | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jack
a weekend warrior
from Brooklyn
Date Reviewed: June 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
In additionto the review below i add:People who have overly muscular legs beware. Your legs might rub the post from time to time. Could be irritating.This post could realy use a Microcellular Spring with a straighter curv compression rate, and a damper would make this post a perfect five stars.My E-mail is Applesquirt@hotmail.com for any comments or questions.
Jack | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jack
a weekend warrior
from BROOKLYN
Date Reviewed: June 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Here's the real deal on the Moxey.
A) The post come with a nylon sleave that only fits 26.8 seatposts and a plastic polywrap that you cut down to your appropriate seatpost size. Having a 26.6 seatpost diameter, I tried forcing the sleave into my seattube. No Go.
But supprisingly, the plastic wrap was easy to use and went in smoothly.
Thumb UP.
B) Even thought the parallel compression design looks like it would keep the seat to crank length constant, it doesn't. The 4 inches of suspention feel just like a regular 2 inch travel seatpost as far as loseing your proper seat height. I had to set the post an inch heigher then my normal setting. C) I purchased the Moxey with the Firm Blue Elastomer. My weight is near the 250 pound max rating for the spring. I have no preload set, and still I find that the post is too stiff. Maybe there is a break in period for the pivots. I find that the post isnt as active as i would like and that im not getting full 4 inches travel. I'd be surpised that at my weight i will need to get the RED Medium Elastomer.D) There is a wierd sensation that no one in all these reviews has mensioned.
On compression you get the misleading sensation that the handlebar it pulling away from you, and not so much that you yourself are moving back and down. It can get disorienting at time. I guess its something that you get used to.E) Last but not least. The path that the post takes on a hit is not perfectly in line with the bump force, and the post doesn't always respond to hits. Make sure you weigh the seat to get more action.F) The fact that i had to set my post higher then usual, has actualy bean a detriment to my back because i have to lean further down to the handlebar.
Overall still better then shelling out a grand for just an F.S. frame. This design copies the most popular non-active suspension design that tons of people are riding so it cant be that bad. Jack.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lyle Beidler
a weekend warrior
from State College, PA
Date Reviewed: June 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great post! Smooth, supple, comfortable. In short, it lives up to it's marketing hype (not many products can say that).
Two drawbacks: 1) stupid plastic shim sucks. Buy the metal one.
2) no damping. they ought to add a damper similar to the AMP fork's damper.
Performance is great, but these two drawbacks are what keeps it from getting five chilis. Finally, Moxey has excellent customer service. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Geoff King
a cross-country rider
from Dunedin, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: June 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
>Last week I received my very own Moxey XC post via your New Zealand agent, John Oliver at Hedgehog Bikes in Auckland (who by the way offered excellent service and prompt delivery.) I fitted it that night and decided to treat myself to a trip to our local MTB Mecca, full of single trails one dreams about from one ride to the next - challenging, rocky and root-infested climbs and descents together with long undulating sections of forest road (I think you call them fire roads in the states), remnants of gold workings complete with pipes, sluicings and a water race. Previously I have found at the end of a day's riding a nagging pain in my lower back to be an unwelcome reminder of the jolts transmitted up through the seatpost of my Cromo hardtail, but yesterday all that suddenly became a thing of the past. Despite initial concerns that I might find the movement of the Moxey hard to get used to, within a couple of minutes I was hooked, and in a couple more I had become a true believer. This thing is so good you very soon forget it's there. Along the water race I found I could simply keep pedalling over and through ruts and obstacles which would previously have had me out of my seat and wasting valuable effort and energy; on long gradual gravel descents I simply stayed put and let the Moxey worry about the bumps. My best friend and riding companion was suffering from some back pain after an hour or so of riding, so we swapped pedals and rode each other's bikes for a while. It was one of the noblest things I think I have ever done, and I almost had to threaten him with physical violence in order to get my Moxey-equipped steed back. Guess what he's planning to be his next MTB gear purchase?
To all the folks at Team Vision - thanks for designing and building a truly outstanding product; thanks for saving me from falling from grace and buying a fully suspended 'freeride' machine that would never really have suited me; thanks for making the seat of my good old faithful hardtail such a wonderful place to be.
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Submitted by
Bartek
a cross-country rider
from Toronto, Ontario
Date Reviewed: June 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've read most of the reviews posted here and on similar boards. Today I went out and made my wallet much lighter with the purchase of a nicety nice Moxey XC. I ride a Haro Escape, hardtail. After taking it for a ride on _various_ trails with the new gizmo, one comparison comes to mind: It's like driving a Honda Civic, and then switching to a Cadillac.Small potholes, washboard-type bumps, sewer grates and such - they simply disappear. There is not a slightest sign that the bike is going over something rough. It's amazing. Riding uphill is a pleasure when you don't have to get up to avoid these little annoying bumps that torture your anus. And when you don't have to get up, you don't waste energy.
Bigger bumps feel nice and mushy; it's like riding with a soft rear tire.
Only word of warning - on big bumps rebound kicks in, and the Moxey turns into a miniature catapult. But that's for the bumps where you instinctively get off the seat anyway.
Aside from performance, the seatpost looks way cool. The XC model (1998) is slightly smaller & lighter than the previous version. Weighs in at about 560 grams, it provides an interesting weight under the seat. I don't know yet, but it may be that it slows down the side-to-side swinging of the bike when you pump out of the seat. Just an impression that I get.
Well, the thing looks bulletproof, to be honest. Pivots are sturdy, with hex bolts, so you can take it apart & put a harder or a softer elastomer in. (I weight 175, and have the blue - firm one. Feels just right)Well, I can't say much more, I've had the post for one day. Definitely works as advertised, if not better. All these reviews here, they're not raves; they're true. If you're looking for an improvement to your ride, don't hesitate to spend your hard-earned cash on this seatpost. Like Moxey says, Rigid frame performance... full suspension rideFifteen Red Hot Chili Pepers for the hardworking engineers behind the Moxy XC | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Carlos J. Montanez
a weekend warrior
from Phoenix, Arizona
Date Reviewed: May 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
When I purchased my Moxey, there were a few other brand to compare with. There is really no comparison. The Moxey was $30 more than the competitor, but the workmaship of the Moxey is far superior. It is made of aircraft grade aluminum, precision movement, hex bolts, adjustable pre-loading, and generous amount of elastomer. The Moxey performs as advertised. When I am single-tracking and going over big rocks, I stand up, regardless of the bike. The Moxey is not designed for the 5% extreme part of the ride; the Moxey is designed to make the other 95% of the ride more enjoyable. Furthermore, there are medical reasons for using the Moxey system, that apply to the male cyclists in particular. In summary, if you are going to buy a suspension, choose the Moxey. If you are debating whether or not you need the suspension, I'd say that if you ride off-pavement, you probably will benefit substantially from it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don Frambach
a weekend warrior
from Ventura, CA
Date Reviewed: May 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Wow, this thing really works. I was concerned about side-to-side play and, so far, there is none. Read carefully the Thudbuster reviews. Although I have no personal experience with the Thudbuster the Moxey must be better because the Thudbuster reviews speak of side to side play that is no big deal or that you get used to. I am going to try a different elastomer (just to see if it can be even better) and go for the aluminum shim (because I need to used a different seatpost occasionally). However, if you use just one seatpost the supplied shim system would work just fine (and will save you $15). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a racer
from CA
Date Reviewed: May 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I rode the original Moxey suspension seatpost for a year with the red elastomer
(medium durometer) on my steel Fisher hardtail. There was a big improvement in
handling and climbing because as the seat moves slightly to the rear, it is put under load. This moved my center of gravity down and more over the rear wheel which resulted in better traction on climbs and more consistent ground contact
over the washboard and ruts. I now have the new Moxey XC Pro with the black elastomer (still medium but feels firmer) mounted on my Fisher OCLV frame. This
is a great combination for me. The bike has the dampening characteristics of the
OCLV material with the Moxey post. It rips. The new post is lighter than the old
post. The only complaint is attaching my tool bag to the seat is difficult. Moxey is selling a seat tool bag specifically for their post now. I would recommend this suspension seatpost to any hardtail hold-outs who don't want to
switch to a dual suspension bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
J. Jakle
a racer
from Texas
Date Reviewed: May 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
After 10 rides and 1 race, the elastomer on my Moxey XC ripped. I weigh 150, and I was using the recommended medium elastomer. I couldn't believe that in less than 1 month this product had failed. I called Moxey and discussed my disgust. They were helpful. After I told the tech about my riding style, he suggested the hard elastomer. They 2nd dayed it to me. What a difference! Now there is not as much up and down action, but it still takes the bumps and smoothes them out. For a racer, that meant more control with a very smooth ride. If your going to get one of these, take into account your riding style ( not just your weight ) when ordering. This as a great product. I highly recommend it. It gives you the feel of a FS when in the seat. note: Spend the extra and get an aluminum shim. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Claude Jobidon
a cross-country rider
from Quebec,Canada
Date Reviewed: May 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Hello every one,
what Keeps me from buying this product is the concern about the fore and aft movement, which changes constantly the distance beetwen the sadle and the handlebar. I would like to know what you guys, who already ride the product, think about that. Thanks a million.
See ya on the trails..
Claude Jobidon. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Genjuro Quale
a weekend warrior
from Mukilteo, WA
Date Reviewed: April 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
After our torturous weekend in Vietnam....no wait, that was Belfair, sorry, I hurt my back, actually I hurt my whole body. Guess I'm just too much of a wuss. At this time, I chose to get a suspension seat-post. The only ones that caught my eye were the Thudbuster and the Moxey. The deciding factor at that point was looks. Price to my door: $185 w/aluminum shim, looks awesome, works even better. My butt thanks you. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a weekend warrior
from Madison, WI
Date Reviewed: March 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I replaced the heavy Avocet racing saddle on my Gary Fisher Paragon with a Moxey Pro post and a Flite titanium/kevlar saddle, and the weight of my bike actually seemed to decrease. My bike is now an absolute pleasure to ride. I don't know how any of the other suspension seatposts can even be considered in the same class as the Moxey. When I purchased the Moxey, I figured since I was already dropping over $200, I might as well order the custom aluminum shim and an extra elastomer. So far, I don't know how my poor butt got by without it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan Cooke
a downhiller
from Pensacola, FL
Date Reviewed: March 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Moxey XC Suspension Seatpoast is totally trick! It delivers what the ads say, Rigid Frame Performance . . . Full Suspension Ride. I've had mine for about a month and I couldn't be more pleased w/ it. It works great on knarley singletrack as well as screaming decents. I think that I actually perfer this approach to full suspension over a true suspension ride. I have a friend who rides a Klien full sus. job and to tell you the truth I like the ride that the Moxey gives me on my Killer V a lot better. No pogoing or bobbing problems that some other seatpoasts have. If you are thinking of ditching your hardtail for a full sus. ride seriously consider the Moxey.
P.S. It's a whole lot cheaper than a full suspension ride too!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug
a cross-country rider
from IL
Date Reviewed: March 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Well I've had a MOXEY for over a year now, and I really do like it. It is heavy but hey if you want to ride and be not in pain it's great. The shock does exactly what it claims to do however if the could just slow the rebound down some (just a little) it would be awsome so what do you have to loose? They have a 30 day money back return policy. Just be sure to read the manuall and allow the elastomer to break in, then you will be set.. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Randy
a racer
from
Date Reviewed: March 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the 1998 Moxey Pro suspension seatpost. This seatpost does everything
they say it supposed to do and more. With limited riding(Wisconsin) I was
very impressed. The new pro post has an inch less travel and weighs about
125 grams less than the orginal Moxey. I cannot wait until the weather improves here so I can really put it through the test. I know I will be happy. Sincerely,
a rider who once used a rigid post | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
monkeyboy
a cross-country rider
from IOWA
Date Reviewed: February 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This post does exactly what it is supposed to do limit pain and fatigue. Mines a year old and still ZERO problems. Unless you get a full suspender with lockout this is the answer. Do not waist time and money on a cheaper full suspender rather spend your cash on better components, you won't be sorry. I give it a five although I wish I had paid the new price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig
a racer
from Florida
Date Reviewed: February 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had this post for over two months now and believe it can now be fairly evaluated. First off it's NOT full suspension. When traversing uneven terrain (2-3' cross ridges, off-cambers, etc.) there is no isolation from the bulk of the bike. Only your butt benefits. OK, maybe your back, too.But, in most every other condition it's great. Moxey has recently lowered the price so check their website for $. The info at the top of the page is old.First ride and you can really feel the movement, it's obvious. But now I sometimes think that the post isn't working. That is until I ride a different hardtail and then you remember the pain. Other complaints you may read in other reviews about fast rebound can be minimized by adapting your riding style a little. Just lighten your butt if you're dropping into a gully or the like. On regular, choppy terrain the post will isolate you giving you more time to be a precise rider. It's very good.Remember we're talking $170, not $1500. At that price and at this level of performance it desires 5 chilis. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd
a cross-country rider
from mother earth
Date Reviewed: February 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Moxey post has made riding sooooo much funner. And the people who made this thing are some of the nicest guys I've ever talked to. They really believe in the post and obviously they love to ride- I mean it shows. Every time I have had a question or anything they have been great. I can't imagine riding without it in fact it's like hitting a new plane and when you're there you can't go back. Great job guys. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeffrey Harris
a cross-country rider
from Brooklyn, NY
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my Moxey post for nearly a year. It's on a '93 marin Pine Mountain frame
with a Judy SL fork and full XTR components.This thing is amazing. It's helped my pedalling efficiency, maneuverability
AND general confort level. Hard-tail efficiency without the full-suspension
SLOP, weight or cost.I'd done much research before deciding on the Moxey. I've tried a USE
sticky-piston-pogo-post (on a NICE Merlin) and found it VERY unsatisfactory. The
weight and even the idea of a suspension post were initial concerns, but with
the 30 day money-back policy and after spending a few days with it, those
concerns VANISHED.Recently, a few parts on the Moxey needed replacement. There's a 1 year warranty.
Team Vision's tech people were extremely helpful. They replaced the parts and
even upgraded the seat post to a 400mm Ti for an extra $35. I was forced to reinstall my old rigid post for a week. TORTURE!
I'd forgotten the added speed and comfort the Moxey has given me. Bits of
terrain and city streets (if you've ever ridden in NYC, it's like off-road) I'd been
able to fly through with the Moxey, became difficult (and painful) with the
rigid post. Happily, it's back on my bike.Several friends have bought Moxey's after riding my bike.One downside: every time I ride, people constantly ask what, where and
how much! If you can get used to that, no problem.What can I say? Compared to the other suspension posts on the market, and with
the price of the original Moxey having dropped to $169. It's A STEAL.
5 Chilis! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Thom
a weekend warrior
from Austin, Tx
Date Reviewed: January 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been riding a Moxy about 9 months. Bottom line : It's not full suspension. It is a lot better than a plain ol' CroMo hard tail.I was noticing some lower back problems on longer, more technical rides. Decided to pony up the cash to check out the suspension seatpost. It took about 3 rides to get used to it. First thing was a lot easier to stay seated on really technical climbs. Once you got used to having your weight shift onto the back wheel it was quite easy to climb a gear higher. Second thing was I had to run about 5 psi higher in the rear wheel. I started using the suspension and pinch flatting more.It was not as much as I'd hoped in the performance catagory; about 1/2 a suspension (because I'm out of the saddle downhilling). But I've been pleased that there has been no noise or pogoing. Also there is no stiction on the initial hit. It extended my riding time about 45 minutes which makes it a good trade. Pretty good product that does what they claim. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nuke
a weekend warrior
from Guam
Date Reviewed: January 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Call the company and was so impressed by there cander and friendly attitude I bought one. It did take them a while to make one for me because of a supplier problem and the length of the Ti post I needed but it was worth the weight and cost. Takes a few rides to get used to (kinda like the spenco saddles) you felt like you dumped in your shorts but it meets all its claims. Good Job Guys | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff Rider
a cross-country rider
from San Diego
Date Reviewed: December 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I rode on a Moxey for about 6 months prior to purchasing a full suspension bike. I was very happy with it. It's expensive but look at what you are protecting - there's some valuable parts in that area. I also feel that you get more for your money than with other posts. The back and down travel direction makes a lot more sense than forward and down (as with the pogo type shocks). The feel and advantages are much closer to that of full suspension.
The construction is very solid. No play developed during the six month of use. There isn't a lot in the way of damping but it's still a very good ride. If this product had a damping mechanism it probably would weigh and cost too much to be practical. | | Overall Rating: |
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