Selle SMP discussion

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Perhaps move your saddle forward?

as mentioned, I have tried every saddle position over the last 4 years and multiple saddles. I have tried it forward, all the way forward. I would need a gatson seatpost to go any further forward.

The only time I dont slide forward is if the saddle is tilted up.

The SMP should appear tilted up i.e. a noticeable dip in the middle. If it's right for you then you should not feel any pressure. You should be sitting "in" the saddle if ya get me?

For reference, to get mine spot on I have an inline post, the rails are set forward and i dropped my post by about 20mm. Bike looks funny now but it is comfortable. Although now I wonder if I could drop down 1 frame size.

I'm looking for a SMP that is the same shape/width as the Avant but with less padding, anyone know if that exists or which one is the closest match?

*The Avant uses a wider body than the other Selle SMP models. The extremely comfortable padding guarantees maximum comfort. It is covered in real leather. Avant is slightly shorter and equipped with a rather wide body. It is an excellent saddle for all those who want comfort. *

drakon is probably the widest thinly padded smp at 138 (?)

SMP pro is also widish, but still quite padded. There's a YouTube video comparing pro / avant range and other SMP that may help :)

The Forma is the same shape/shell as the Drakon (1mm difference) and less padded, basically just covered. The carbon-lite the same shape as them, but with zero-padding.

Has anyone got a spare padded one of these kicking about? Preferably of the narrower description, and black... Potentially an extra? Or one of the more up range ones that are svelte-er still...

Does anybody know how SMP Hell and Pro compare?

Pro seems fine to me, I might try other models too but whatever you do, leather ones cost £££. So, perhaps a Hell from Lordgun is the way to go...

Difference between Hell and Extra are very minimal.

OK the extra seems a bit narrow for me, but the Hell is supposed to be based on the Pro. Is it width wise you know? :)

how do the ebay carbon specials compare to the composit in terms of width?

I cant get on with my current smp (dynamic) as I think it is too wide.

@apc Would you be interested in a swap to test it out? I have a china carbon and I find it great. But I am wanting to purchase a real dynamic - I'd like to try it out too. If you'd like to trial it let me know - are you in London?

how do the ebay carbon specials compare to the composit in terms of width?

Exactly the same, just no flex whatsoever on the carbon (which is oddly quite comfortable as long you have bibs).

@TRA sounds good to me. Im not based in London sadly but am in fairly often- ill pm you and see if we can sort something out.

Sounds good, can even do a post swap if needed. Drop me a PM.

I've got an old SMP Strike somewhere. Consigned to the saddle bag of history after trapping a nut in the rails circumnavigating RP during an hour of power some years ago.

Jesus! D:

Just wondering about seatpost compatibility. I am in need of an inline and would like to use a 3t ionic seatpost to match my finishing kit.

Then you'll have to choose an SMP model with round rails.

SMP strike equals SMP pro fit wise I find :)

Disappointingly I have a bruised backside after 230km yesterday on my Composit. Never really suffered from this before on previous saddles. Thinking of a last minute move to a Dynamic. Really, really pleased with the lack of numbness though

Lower saddle a little might help.