Selle SMP TRK Saddle Medium

The Seller SMP was an easy install, VERY comfortable, just what this 72 year old was looking for.

As a cyclist above age 70, comfort is my priority. The saddle is on my Trek Checkpoint and so far so good. Always takes some time to dial in the saddle adjustment but at this point I am looking forward to a comfortable relationship with the SMP TRK.

This is my 3rd TRK. This seat cures my perineal numbness. The 1st 2 lasted about 6,000 KM each before the numbness came back. I rode Avocet, Brooks Imperial, an Aliante from an illiterately named brand, and an ISM Tri seat before trying the TRK. The best was the Brooks, which kept the numbness away for about 12 miles, but this works into the 40s for me. I do not mean to guarantee it will work for you, but if you're uncomfortable on your saddle, my reco is to consider the TRK, especially if numbness is a problem for you.

I've been riding about 1,300 miles a year on flat land. I'm overweight and 79 years of age.

I bought a touring bike and needed a touring saddle for the more upright position. Bike tourists can wax rhapsodic all day about their Brooks saddles but I need that Selle SMP channel and beak. I have a Pro on my road bike but I wanted something more padded for the touring bike. The choice was between the Plus and the TRK. The TRK was cheaper so I went with that and as soon as I got on it for the first time (while being fitted) I knew that this was the one. It fits so well and is so comfortable with my more upright touring position. And I don't have to go into a panic when the rain comes down.

The seat has made a significant difference for my wife. As a new rider the right saddle is critical to riding happiness.

The seat has made a significant difference for my wife. As a new rider the right saddle is critical to riding happiness.

On sale, this saddle is an absolute great deal. After 4 years of trying other saddles, I finally have a saddle that I'm comfortable spending long amounts of time on. No numbness issues, and is a great saddle for riding on rails to trails or canal trails. I do wonder through if I should have gotten a slightly stiffer saddle by choosing the gel. But so far, I have no complaints with this saddle.

Right now I have almost 30,000 miles in the past 5 years on 3 Selle TMP SRK saddles. I have one on my road bike, one on my gravel/dirt bike and one on my hybrid bike. Just this weekend (Memorial Day 2022) I rode 108 miles on Saturday and 70 miles on Monday without one saddle issue. This saddle combined with bibs from theblackbibs-dot-com are my happy combination!

this is my second Selle SMP TRK saddle.

The OEM saddle I used for several years become more painful to ride longer distances. I decided it was time to try something different. The Selle SMP TRK saddle worked well and eliminated the pain I experienced. Find what works for you. The Selle SMP TRK works for me.

I have ridden on many seats and found most were uncomfortable. I tried a few after market seats and found that the Selle SMP TRK seats work for me, I have five of these seats on my road bikes (2), Gravel Bikes (2) and a Fat Tire Bike. I like the consistency and feel of this design. I find these seats take a little while to break in, they are kinda smooth and slippery until you get some miles on them. After 100-200 miles, they break in and seem to hold my position better. I have ridden 180 miles in the RAW ride in this seat, my butt was one of the few things to still be in good shape after that one day ride.

riding my bike

No problems as of yet and already put over 200 miles on in in a couple of weeks.

I was looking for a more male-appropriate seat for my exercise bike. I'm recovering from quad tendon surgery and spending a lot of time on the bike to stretch the repair and rebuild quad muscle. Had started to notice those telltale symptoms after 30 minutes or so. Went shopping and found this seat at an excellent price. Fits me much better and I'm back to adding more time every day!

I use it for my training. I usually do 20 to 30 miles on a ride and I'm not squirming around to get comfortable. I can't think of anything that would make it better.

Buying a saddle for a bike is not easy. I read a lot of review on BTD before I decided on this one. I like a saddle with more cushion . I am a bigger rider. 6' 230 lbs. Usually after 20- 25 miles I would have to get off. Get the feeling back in certain areas. With this seat with the cut out really helps. Once its broke in I am sure a 50 & 100 miles rides will be a lot more comfortable.

This saddle was what I was looking for. I like a saddle that has a bit more padding . I'm a big rider. 6' 230 lbs. Have rode about 100 miles so far. Now I don't think about my bottom or legs going numb. It was well worth the price. I purchased my when it was on sale so I got a really good deal. I replaced the saddle on my new Kona that was very undesirable to ride on. So far on short rides of 20 -30 miles I don't have that numbness in my groin area like my other saddles. Would buy another one for my Trek when it comes time to replace it.

Flat saddles always left my butt hurting & not enjoying the ride. Tried four other saddles before came across this one. It was love at first ride. the contour, cutout & slight padding is a winner with my back side! Got my wife one & she loves it too. Other saddles felt like bricks but this one is shaped to ones back side. I'd tried so many saddles that I was skeptical but this one was telling the truth for me. Makes riding so enjoyable. I ride 30 miles a day...road 4400 miles last year with this saddle.

When I learned how much it was going to cost to replace my 10 year old leather Brooks I about croaked. So far this one has worked well as a replacement through Fall & Winter months.

Only disappointment is in its description that includes the word leather. It is not. We'll see how that works out on some longer Summer rides.

I have always rode a performance seat , narrow light not much padding, but I'm moving from road racing to gravel grinding. And thought on the new ride I could use some padding and size . I was wrong, it just never felt comfortable. To wide and bulky . But is a well built seat. No complaints there

It is comfortable and if you go to the Selle SMP web site you will find the clinical studies.

This saddle is easier on all the parts down there.

I use this coupled with standing on the peddles about every 10 or 15 mins. for about 2 mins.