PRELIMINARY POSITION

How do you set up a SMP saddle?

PRELIMINARY POSITION

  1. measure the distance from the old saddle to the handlebars.
  2. measure the distance between the upper side of the saddle and the central movement rotation centre.
  3. place the new SMP saddle using as a reference the same measures.

Is Selle Italia and Selle SMP the same company?

some people confuse Selle SMP with Selle Italia. These are not the same company.

How do you try out a bike saddle?

We help you on your way with five tips for finding your ideal saddle.

  1. Find the saddle with the right shape. No two people are the same.
  2. Take account of your flexibility and your position on the bike. Test your flexibility.
  3. Measure the width of your sit bones.
  4. Set the saddle to the right height.
  5. Saddle position.

How do you sit on a Selle SMP saddle?

1) only on the seat bones. maybe slightly touching with your perineum and pubic bone; 2) on the seat bones and the perineum / pubic bone, like a 3 point platform; 3) only on the perineum /pubic bone.

Why are spin bike seats so uncomfortable?

As mentioned earlier, many people experience discomfort when cycling because they adjust the saddle wrongfully. In other words, due to the setting of the seat, the body’s weight is too low, putting too much pressure on the bottom. Thus, after cycling for a while, the bottom and intimate area will feel sore and painful.

How do you pick the right size saddle?

There should be about four inches between your body and the swell of the saddle. Anything less than that may mean a too-small saddle, and a bigger gap means the saddle may be on the large size. Larger may be more comfortable for you. Western riders with longer legs should choose a larger-size saddle.

What size saddle for 110mm sit bones?

According to this, a 110mm sit-bone width should see you on a 155mm saddle if you sit upright, or a 143mm saddle if you go more aero. Art’s Cyclery suggests measuring your sit-bone width then adding 25-30mm to get the right saddle width.

How far should saddle be behind bottom bracket?

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.

Are Selle Italia saddles good?

If you’re after a more traditional shaped saddle with a comfortable profile and which doesn’t weigh too much, the Selle Italia X-LR is a good bet. It has a cutout-free profile with a shallow central pressure relief channel and is padded adequately to avoid discomfort on longer rides.

What is the best saddle for an e-bike?

E-SPORT Large is the saddle for sport E-Bikes that is ideal for those with a medium/wide pelvis. […] E-TRK is the saddle for E-Bikes designed for those who go bike touring on a trekking E-Bike. […] E-CITY is the saddle for city E-Bikes. Comfortable and ergonomic, it feels just right. […]

What is the difference between the e-sport large and medium saddles?

E-SPORT Medium is the saddle for sport E-Bikes that is ideal for those with a medium/narrow pelvis. […] E-SPORT Large is the saddle for sport E-Bikes that is ideal for those with a medium/wide pelvis.

What is a VT30 saddle?

For cyclists with medium/narrow sit bones looking for great freedom of movement in the saddle. VT30 is the saddle designed on your body, perfect for road and off-road. For cyclists with medium/wide sit bones looking for great freedom of movement in the saddle.