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Review by P8800Reviewed 6/15/2017by P8800Cycling EnthusiastKennewick, WA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great SaddleI use this saddle on my road bike. The saddle geometry fits me better than the saddle that came with my bike. I particularly like how the nose of the saddle dips down. Its less like to grab my cycling short when I'm repositioning in the saddle or sitting back down after I've been standing on the petals. I'm still breaking in the leather but overall the saddle feels great.
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I use this saddle on my road bike. The saddle geometry fits me better than the saddle that came with my bike. I particularly like how the nose of the saddle dips down. Its less like to grab my cycling short when I'm repositioning in the saddle or sitting back down after I've been standing on the petals. I'm still breaking in the leather but overall the saddle feels great.
Review by MSoboReviewed 3/2/2015by MSoboCycling EnthusiastGreenwood, AR4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Works for me!Over the years I have been riding, I have tried several saddles from several of the major players. I am a tall rider, and finding a good bike fit has been an ongoing process. I like Koobi saddles for general purpose road riding and MTB. I also had good luck with Selle Italia Max Flite. But all of them would eventually cause me pain/numbness in my man parts. Because of this one nagging problem, I started shortening my saddle time and instead added intensity. My fitness has improved, and I have gotten faster (for rides less than an hour), but the trade off has been I am hesitant commit to the long rides (50-100 miles).
Since installing this saddle, I have not had the chance to do any longer rides, but I can tell from time on my trainer, and several 20-milers, that the Selle SMP Pro may solve my problems (finally!). I can ride harder, and I can comfortably spend more time in the drops, and so far, no numbness or pain in the nether regions.
Yes, they do look different. And yes, you may spend a little time finding the right adjustment for you. But when you do find that sweet spot, you will know it. As the days get longer and warmer, I am looking forward to some pain-free riding and adding more miles in the saddle. If you have tried everything else, and problems with your man parts is still holding you back, I encourage you to give one of these saddles a ride.
One final note Last year I added a Thompson Elite seat post to my rig, and this set-up made it very easy to accurately adjust this saddle to find my preferred saddle position. The Selle SMP Pro and the Thompson seat post makes for a nice combination.
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Over the years I have been riding, I have tried several saddles from several of the major players. I am a tall rider, and finding a good bike fit has been an ongoing process. I like Koobi saddles for general purpose road riding and MTB. I also had good luck with Selle Italia Max Flite. But all of them would eventually cause me pain/numbness in my man parts. Because of this one nagging problem, I started shortening my saddle time and instead added intensity. My fitness has improved, and I have gotten faster (for rides less than an hour), but the trade off has been I am hesitant commit to the long rides (50-100 miles).
Since installing this saddle, I have not had the chance to do any longer rides, but I can tell from time on my trainer, and several 20-milers, that the Selle SMP Pro may solve my problems (finally!). I can ride harder, and I can comfortably spend more time in the drops, and so far, no numbness or pain in the nether regions.
Yes, they do look different. And yes, you may spend a little time finding the right adjustment for you. But when you do find that sweet spot, you will know it. As the days get longer and warmer, I am looking forward to some pain-free riding and adding more miles in the saddle. If you have tried everything else, and problems with your man parts is still holding you back, I encourage you to give one of these saddles a ride.
One final note Last year I added a Thompson Elite seat post to my rig, and this set-up made it very easy to accurately adjust this saddle to find my preferred saddle position. The Selle SMP Pro and the Thompson seat post makes for a nice combination.
Review by RodrigReviewed 4/2/2018by RodrigCycling EnthusiastMcFarland1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Outstanding saddleI use it for weekly rides. This saddle has given me much more comfort in the prostate area than my previous saddle(selle italle trans am
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I use it for weekly rides. This saddle has given me much more comfort in the prostate area than my previous saddle(selle italle trans am
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/16/2017by AnonymousMinneapolis, Saint Paul1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.So far so good. This is a very nice seat. For the short time I have had it all seems to be working out well.
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This is a very nice seat. For the short time I have had it all seems to be working out well.
Review by Ted TaylorReviewed 8/7/2017by Ted TaylorCycling EnthusiastArlington, TX3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Great SaddleI've used this Saddle for over 5 years and 20,000 miles. I've tried competitive brands but quickly came back to the Selle SMP Pro Saddle. My rides are usually 40miles and I have not experienced any discomfort why using this saddle.
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I've used this Saddle for over 5 years and 20,000 miles. I've tried competitive brands but quickly came back to the Selle SMP Pro Saddle. My rides are usually 40miles and I have not experienced any discomfort why using this saddle.
Review by rjoubranReviewed 9/21/2020by rjoubranCycling EnthusiastLos Angeles1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Best Saddle i ever ownedMost comfortable saddle. Great on long rides.
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Most comfortable saddle. Great on long rides.
Review by stuckinlodiReviewed 11/17/2014by stuckinlodiCompetitive RacerBedford, Virginiamost comfortable saddle I have riddenI use the saddle from TT and road n dirt road riding. IT has all around great comfort.
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I use the saddle from TT and road n dirt road riding. IT has all around great comfort.
Review by SLRiderReviewed 8/30/2012by SLRiderCycling EnthusiastMichigan4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Still in evaluationI have approximately 150 miles on the new saddle and the jury is still out.
I've made a number of adjustments (height, angle, forward and back) and can't seem to find the sweet spot. I may also not quite qualify as a Clyde either, as the Pro seat seems a bit wide. The raised lettering is also an issue from time-to-time, I can feel it occasionally through my riding shorts.
I do believe that the design has reduced numbness which was one major goal in purchasing this saddle.
I'm going to give the saddle some more time and hold out the hope that I will get the set-up right.
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I have approximately 150 miles on the new saddle and the jury is still out.
I've made a number of adjustments (height, angle, forward and back) and can't seem to find the sweet spot. I may also not quite qualify as a Clyde either, as the Pro seat seems a bit wide. The raised lettering is also an issue from time-to-time, I can feel it occasionally through my riding shorts.
I do believe that the design has reduced numbness which was one major goal in purchasing this saddle.
I'm going to give the saddle some more time and hold out the hope that I will get the set-up right.
Review by MikePReviewed 7/17/2012by MikePCycling EnthusiastGroveland, IL3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Works great!I've had prostate problems, and this seat eliminates the pressure. I've given my doctor the info so that he can recommend the seat to other patients. Highly recommend.
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I've had prostate problems, and this seat eliminates the pressure. I've given my doctor the info so that he can recommend the seat to other patients. Highly recommend.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/25/2012by AnonymousCycling Enthusiastcollege park, md6 of 7 customers found this review helpful.Need to be a big rideri'm 6'4, 240. it works for me. wide saddle is very comfortable. i really doubt that a 5'6 140 beanpole wold get much outta this. i had my doubts at first - have to set the height by leg extension - not measure. once i got it right, it's perfect. i ride 5000year and about 10 centruies, i'm 58.
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i'm 6'4, 240. it works for me. wide saddle is very comfortable. i really doubt that a 5'6 140 beanpole wold get much outta this. i had my doubts at first - have to set the height by leg extension - not measure. once i got it right, it's perfect. i ride 5000year and about 10 centruies, i'm 58.
Review by RickReviewed 2/22/2012by RickCycling EnthusiastMountains of East Tennessee5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.My urologist said buy this saddle!I did get that advice from my urologist who is also an avid cyclist. He pulled up the Selle SMP website and showed me all the different models. Said I should have one for all my bikes. I thought at the time that it was too expensive and didn't look right. Later, I found one of the molded Selle SMP models that was cheaper and tried it. I now have 4 Selle SMPs, one for each road bike and two for the tandem. The shape works, all the weight goes to the sit bones and none to the important bits. No numbness and no saddle sores. Wish I had found this saddle years ago!
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I did get that advice from my urologist who is also an avid cyclist. He pulled up the Selle SMP website and showed me all the different models. Said I should have one for all my bikes. I thought at the time that it was too expensive and didn't look right. Later, I found one of the molded Selle SMP models that was cheaper and tried it. I now have 4 Selle SMPs, one for each road bike and two for the tandem. The shape works, all the weight goes to the sit bones and none to the important bits. No numbness and no saddle sores. Wish I had found this saddle years ago!