>>2055241Sounds like you should try racing, or at least go join some fast group rides. If you want to know if you're actually faster than other people you have to be on the same course and targeting the same distance.
>>2055239https://www.sheldonbrown.com/stuck-seatposts.html>>2055149New bike? If so, SR Suntour should replace that under warranty. Otherwise it's probably just due for replacement seals and you should absolutely fix this since you should learn how to do routine maintenance in any case.