Is Selle SMP good?
The Selle SMP Pro stands out in the sea of traditional bike saddles with its distinctive design, featuring a uniquely sloping shape and one of the most aggressive pressure relief cutouts on the market. Along with its high-end materials and quality construction, it rides away as our Top Pick for Anatomic Relief.
Is Selle SMP the same as Selle Italia?
some people confuse Selle SMP with Selle Italia. These are not the same company.
Where do you sit on Selle SMP?
The Sit Bones or as you have called them, Seat Bones (properly called the Ischial Tuberosities) are the bulbous, bony projections immediately above the right hand side of the M and over the P of Selle SMP embroidered logo on the seat. This is where the hamstring muscle group originates.
How do I choose a SMP saddle?
Use the Selle SMP app to find your best saddle
- How the Selle SMP application works. The app saddle finder will ask you for some information.
- Choose your best mtb saddle for racing bicycles and other disciplines.
- Taking your sit bone measurement to choose your saddle.
How do you measure sit bones?
This method involves sitting upright on a piece of corrugated cardboard for a designated period of time. After that point, you’ll mark the main impressions of the sit bones, find the center point of the two impressions, and finally measure the distance between the two points with a ruler or tape measure.
How far should saddle be behind bottom bracket?
4cm
Here follows some indicative data: the tip of the saddle must fall at least 4cm behind the bottom bracket, the cranks. This is not only a biomechanical datum, but is also part of the UCI racing regulations.
What happens if saddle is too far forward?
Tip it too far forward and you can slide forward on the saddle. Again, this will move your sit bones off the optimum area of the saddle, while potentially compromising your power output as well. It can also cause discomfort by placing additional pressure on your perineum, arms, wrists and hands.
How do you tell if your saddle is too far back?
Below is a list of possible signs that your saddle is too far back:
- Pain in the back of both your knees (pain in one knee is a sign that your saddle is too high)
- Feet go numb (from “toeing” the pedals)
- Upper hamstring pain in both legs.
- Quads only feel like they are working on climbs as you sit more forward on the seat.
Are wider saddles more comfortable?
Wider saddles tend to be more comfortable so are good for long rides or leisurely riders where extra weight from more materials isn’t an issue. Thinner saddles tend to be better for short efforts – such as racing – where comfort isn’t dispensed with entirely but is compromised in favour of other factors.
What size saddle for 150mm sit bones?
Many suggest adding about 20mm, as signified by the Road Bike Bros above, which would then land you on the ideal saddle. For example, if your sit bones measured 130mm, you add 20mm and voila, a 150mm saddle width will fit perfectly!