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So, just jumped off the bike and I think the smp is gonna work...
Picked up the full crabon copy from @amey this afternoon and fitted it for the ride home. Only 10 miles so far but, um, it's basically perfect. I had to lower my thomson inline from the bottom of "N" to the bottom of "O" and I have set about a degree or 2 nose up. The toupe I had on there was level.
I didn't notice lack of padding except for some sharp bumps cornering, then you feel some edges. But overall, amazed. Hips feel more open and zero pressure anywhere.
I'll give it more miles and try a few positions but I think the perfect SMP for me would be a similar shape to the full carbon. Some small amount of flex in the shell and just a covering of leather or 1mm of firm padding would make it spot on. Shape wise though, excellent.