What's better, rear wheel suspension or seat suspension?

[ichitan]

I made this suspension seat post some time ago to find out what it would be like. So what so I think of it after using it?

   

How well does it work?

It works well. It has a longer range of movement than most suspension seatposts you can buy online. It was much less expensive to make this, than buying one online.

Is having a suspension seatpost like this a good idea?

It depends on how you use your bike. If you want to just cruise around, not going very fast, and not going very far, it is nice. If you want to ride your bike at maximum speed, and go the maximum distance, it is a bad idea. It adds weight to the bike, which results in the bike going slower.

What's better, rear wheel suspension or seat suspension?

Rear wheel suspension. To get the best performance out of your bike, you need the seat at the optimum height. With seat suspension, the seat height changes, and you don't get maximum performance from peddling.

Will I ever make another one?

Probably not. But if I did, i would focus on making a lighter design. It is normally enough to have a seat with decent springs on it.