Selle SMP discussion

Will do.

I'm after a Dynamic or Composit if anyone's got one to shift? Not having much luck on EBay for second hand ones at the moment.

Dynamic or Composit

VERY diff saddles

I'm currently using a Dynamic and I'm very happy with it - I thought the difference was just in the amount of padding (ie Composit has none) but are the dimensions different too?

the main diff is the width, dynamic are wider than composit, padded composit = stratos

Ah I see. In that case I'm after a Dynamic, or similarly wide SMP.

I think there is a padded version of dynamic called something else ..

Anyone noticed a small difference in the position of the scale on the rails for old and new SMP ?
It seems that my old composit (5 years ?) is more forward than my new one (as well as a new forma) for the same number on the rail; Hence the necessity to measure the proper bb-to-seat distance to change seat.

Are you the first person ever to use the saddle rail numbers?

Probably ^^ On principle, it could be useful for resetting the same saddle on the same bike !

somehow I felt dynamic less supportive or in effect narrower than my composit. with low bars I felt like i was constantly sliding forward until the saddle was putting too much pressure when I tilted it back

I think on paper dynamic is wider but the "tumblehome" is more pronounced so for some people it actually feels narrower.

cheap 'lady' drakon: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/selle-smp-womens-drakon-saddle/

^ Excellent find :)

Too narrow for me, unfortunately... pro/plus sized bones

I’ve got a Dynamic in Black (in excellent condition too), and an almost brand new Blaster that I’ll be selling in the classifieds section in the coming days if anyone’s interested?

ooh potentially - got a bike fitting next Tuesday so probably after that! The blaster I think.

Anyone have any links to the aliexpress carbon models? My google skills are lacking...

It looks like the market has moved onto copying Selle Itallia models. I found this which looks like it should have the right profile, but caveat emptor

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2017-FCFB-carbon-titanium-saddle-carbon-fiber-seat-saddle-road-mtb-bike-seat-cushion-cycling-parts/32830067369.html

^ That's sorta close ... but not the same shape as any SMP, or their copies.

The Chinese Selle SMPs do seem to have disappeared. I wonder if that was market forces or lawyer's letters?

Just type in "carbon bicycle saddle" they'll pop up. They've become more careful, so no pictures of the saddles or references to the name, but you can recognize them by the packaging.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-new-suplight-New-Full-Carbon-Ultra-light-Air-Flow-Mountain-bike-full-carbon-saddle-carbon/32843940471.html

I'd say with mine I'm happy but it's not as long as the official SMP that I have. Not a deal breaker but definitely not as comfy. Works for commuting.

Sneaky! Thanks.

It's a long shop but I don't suppose you know which (if any) colourway is the plain/unbranded one?

[ edit ] messaged the seller and got a result [ edit ]

Anyone up for a dynamic in black? Will be £65 - good conditions - no scuffs or rips - got pictures if anyone’s keen

Dibs

Hopeful 2nd!

Where is the best place to get a real carbon SMP?