Abstract: There is provided a new and useful shock absorbing support post for a bicycle seat comprising a tubular member having top and bottom ends, a shock absorber within the tubular member, an elongated cylindrical stem partially within and in sliding engagement with the tubular member, a first end of the stem engaging the shock absorber and a second end of the stem extending outwardly of the tubular member, a stop limiting the range of sliding movement of the stem relative to the tubular member, and a stop for maintaining a predetermined resting force between the stem and the shock absorber.