Many of you ask us why Selle SMP saddles are so comfortable.
Because they are designed to fit your body.
But how can they be designed to fit the body of every cyclist?
That's simple: because they are designed with extra special care.
In this article, we will explain exactly what this care involves. All Selle SMP saddles are designed with the fundamental contribution of cyclists. You, to be exact.
Before the launch of any saddle, unseen, yet constant and fundamental work is involved.
Creating the prototype: the saddle takes shape.
The prototype is the ready-to-test saddle, created according to our patented ergonomic design. To achieve this design, we have carried out various experiments and we have talked about it in this article on prostate saddles that work.
In short, the prototype is a saddle designed in much detail to adapt to the human body in order to eliminate any discomfort and pain for cyclists. And this is where you bike enthusiasts come into play.
The field test: get ready to pedal!
Once the prototype has been finalised, we ask professional cyclists, teams and amateurs to test it, even over many kilometres. The prototype then starts to do its work: it is mounted on bikes and tested on roads, paths and circuits. Naturally, we also do in-house tests on it: we are not always in the production unit or in our offices. As soon as we can, we take our bikes and test them again and again. Until we are satisfied.
This is the most important stage in creating our saddles. The tests carried out by cyclists provide us with empirical data, sensations, opinions, suggestions, advice and even criticism. The goal is always the same but it is not trivial at all: to create a comfortable saddle. That's why we are willing to receive any kind of feedback.
This has been the case for every one of our saddles: from the very first Pro to the latest F20 and Vt30C. Cyclists have tested them and given us excellent suggestions for improving the prototype even further. And so, we get to the final stage.
Finishing: meticulous attention to every detail
This is the stage when we collect valuable contributions from you cyclists and use them to develop the new saddle. We are talking about refinements. For example, if necessary, we change the dimensions using millimetre precision. Or we change a material that has not lived up to our expectations. Everything must be perfect so that the saddles are really comfortable.
At the end of this essential work, we no longer talk about a prototype but a product ready to be launched.
So, the saddle is ready: ready to pass any test, to stand up to any situation and, above all, support you cyclists without letting you feel any tingling or discomfort. So comfortable that you won't notice you have it!
Many of you ask us why Selle SMP saddles are so comfortable.Because they are designed to fit your body.But how can they be designed to fit the body of every cyclist?That’s simple: because they are designed with extra special care. In this article, we will explain exactly what this care involves. All Selle SMP saddles […]
Have you read our tips on how to choose an e-bike and have you decided to buy an electric MTB? Then you need a really comfortable saddle, possibly an ergonomic one that adapts to the way you will use your new bike.
Do you want to tackle longer routes? Then you will need a very comfortable saddle.
On an e-bike, you can really go beyond your limits, but only with the right saddle. The ideal one is an e-bike saddle that adapts to your body. Only in this way will you be able to spend much more time on your bike without pain or discomfort, enjoying every moment of your bike trip. This applies to all of you: athletes, amateurs and cyclists of all levels.
Do you want to put aside your traditional pedal bike for an electric mountain bike ? Then you will need a saddle with a special shape.
The thrust of an electric motor is very different to your muscle effort. That's why we recommend a saddle with a raised rear that prevents you from sliding backwards. On a steep climb, for example, you will even more appreciate a saddle that supports you.
Furthermore, with a pedal bike you have to stand on the pedals to push harder, whereas with an electric MTB you can be assisted and remain seated on the saddle. This means that you can spend more time on the saddle than before, and comfort is really important.
For all these reasons, we recommend an ergonomic saddle.
Do you want to use an e-bike to boost your training for riding your pedal bike? Then you will need a professional MTB saddle.
With MTB e-bikes, you can tackle the same routes that you cover on a pedal bike. You will encounter technical stretches and you will find yourself in off-saddle positions that require experience. You will need a saddle that never gets in the way but facilitates movement. If you are often in a low position, choose an angled-tip saddle, whereas if you want the utmost freedom of movement, choose a flat yet ergonomic saddle.
Do you want to buy the right saddle for your electric MTB? Then take a look at our saddles: their comfort is due to their ergonomic shape and as you can read here, there is a scientific article that proves they are comfortable.
Have you read our tips on how to choose an e-bike and have you decided to buy an electric MTB? Then you need a really comfortable saddle, possibly an ergonomic one that adapts to the way you will use your new bike. Do you want to tackle longer routes? Then you will need a very […]
You have surely heard of a prostate saddle or, better still, you use one on your bike. What you may not know is that this type of saddle was created to solve a wide variety of problems, not just those related to the prostate. And what may surprise you is to discover that not all saddles with a hole really solve such problems. Let's try to make it clearer, shall we?
Saddles commonly referred to as “prostate” saddles have been designed to deal with various problems that arise in the genital area of males and females.
These problems are caused by the compression of veins, arteries and nerves in this area. The most common sensation is one of tingling or numbness of the genitals. However, other problems are of a more serious nature and regard fertility, difficulty in urinating, the prostate gland and other diseases.
In addition, you may have experienced pain or discomfort on the saddle: in this case the genitals lose sensitivity during and after cycling. Doctors talk about disorders due to compression of veins and nerves in the genital area therefore cyclists do not enjoy riding their bike.
In short, the human body was not meant to sit on a saddle. In fact, the bike is also one of the causes of small injuries to the penis and vagina, i.e. the perineal and genital area that cyclists call “the perineum”.
So should you stop cycling for this reason? Certainly not! Cycling is accessible to everyone and it provides you with aerobic exercise that has beneficial effects on the heart, which has been confirmed by many medical studies.
Hence, cycling is one of the most popular sports in the world. Millions of people of all ages use a bicycle to get around, have fun, keep fit, do sport and do cycle tourism. So how can you enjoy your bike without any problems? The answer is in the right saddle.
What should a real prostate bicycle saddle be like?
First of all, you need to choose an ergonomic saddle, i.e. with a wide and completely open channel along the entire length. With this "hole", whatever your position, your weight is only on the pelvis bones (ischial tuberosities) and there is no compression of the genital area.
The shape of the saddle tip is also important. A downward curved tip not only improves the rideability of the bike, but also prevents crushing of the outer genitals when in very low positions on the handlebars and compression of the perineal area.
Finally, the shape of the supporting surface is crucial. The increased load on the pelvic bones can make you feel sore and painful in the buttocks area. To avoid such discomfort, check the design of the support surface and test the saddle. The various shapes are designed to adapt to the physical build and specific posture of each user.
Now that you can recognise a good prostate bike saddle, take a look at our saddles here. Or discover the medical research (officially approved by the international scientific community), with which Selle SMP has obtained 5 world patents.
You have surely heard of a prostate saddle or, better still, you use one on your bike. What you may not know is that this type of saddle was created to solve a wide variety of problems, not just those related to the prostate. And what may surprise you is to discover that not all […]