Everything you said about Selle SMP could be true, theoretically. In reality they work pretty well. After years of trying all kinds of saddle shapes, I finally got an SMP one. It's the best upgrade I've made. Especially that raised back, which is supporting me perfectly. However, that eagle beak is totally not needed. I can't find any purpose for it.
@podiumphysio657
25 күн бұрын
Thanks for your input Roman. I'm sure all of those riders out there whom I see with this saddle are also happy with their choice. I think the raised back end will suit a rider that doesn't move around much, but as I said in the video it is healthier to keep moving and change positions.
@pkundrat
24 күн бұрын
@@podiumphysio657 SMP is the only saddle that works for me, so i may be biased too (although i have to admin that their road saddle is a bit too hard for me, so not so comfortable for whole day trips as the MTB one). The front beak helps on the MTB where you may want to shift your position forward during short but steep climbs. On the road i dont see much benefit. Lifted back might reduce the range of suitable positions, but might also increase the contact area so also reduces the pressure. And the saddle is already too wide there anyways for longer sitting, so you are probably getting some chaffing too.
@podiumphysio657
24 күн бұрын
@@pkundrat "Might also increase the contact area" - yes good point. But still will limit position changes during a ride
@Paksusuoli95
22 күн бұрын
"Supertucking" is the only reason for the eagle beak I can come up with.
@podiumphysio657
22 күн бұрын
@@Paksusuoli95 So I guess that makes the eagle beak illegal now!
@DiesUndDasOderDasDa
22 күн бұрын
I've had SMP saddles for decades on all of my bikes. Has been a faithful companion from the daily commute to 8h+ MTB day trips. Every bum is different I guess but for me it worked very well. I've moved on to the Selle Italia SP-01 which dynamically (and asymmetrically) flexes a lot which for me is a game-changing improvement.
@podiumphysio657
22 күн бұрын
Yes I'm expecting to hear from many Selle SMP fans as to why they love this saddle. That is great feedback. I'm testing this one at the moment and will post my personal impressions soon
@DiesUndDasOderDasDa
21 күн бұрын
One thing to appreciate is that prior to the SMP saddles the idea of a cutout was quite new. The only mainstream saddle available like that was the Selle San Marco Aero. The SMP saddles took this to a whole new level and were backed by medical research. The drop nose is actually copied from classic saddle designs from the 1960s, e.g., the Selle San Marco Concor. The design was called 'vulture beak' at the time :-) In my opinion the raised back stems from the olden days where people cycled without clipless pedals -- where a raised back helped to get more power down.
@podiumphysio657
21 күн бұрын
@@DiesUndDasOderDasDa I didnt know that history. Thanks for your input. I recall reading a while back that the cut out originally was tested on cycling postal workers who complained of genitourinary problems from their riding. Not so sure about the back saddle raise though?
@bobbrian6526
15 күн бұрын
i have tried this selle SMP saddle, and it was one of the most uncomfortable. Literally unbearable after about an hour. The main problem for me was the pressure caused by the edges either side of the cut out. Now I ride a flat saddle with a very modest cutout, the Fizik Arione. It doesnt look like it ought to be comfortable, but it just works
@podiumphysio657
15 күн бұрын
Hey Bob. I'm still forming an opinion about the ride feel of the saddle after 3 outings, but yes I agree with you that the channel edges are quite "sharp" and provide a source of pressure. As I said in the video I wonder if the cut out is too wide! I'll take few more rides out on the SMP then post a more detailed impression. Thanks for your feedback!
@imranwahid11
23 күн бұрын
Selle SMP is one of the most comfortable saddle out there. You can move around plenty. You set it up more aggressive nose down position than a regular shaped saddle. One needs to use it to appreciate it. If you don't get the angle right, you will hate it.
@podiumphysio657
23 күн бұрын
Ive had 2 rides on it so far. Still not convinced but will keep going for a bit longer and try a few other position settings with it
@ErichSchwiesow
24 күн бұрын
Well, curious to see what you discovered on your self-experimentation. I agree it looks bizarre, but as soon as I sat on it, I loved it. I have tried a number of saddles lately, none of them satisfactory. Just completed the LoToJa 207 miles on it - comfortable the whole time. For me, the big issue is it encourages neutral pelvic tilt. I have a problem with backward tilt and too much spine curve.
@podiumphysio657
24 күн бұрын
Hey Eric. Thanks for your feedback. Are you someone that stays fairly still on the bike? I think that is the target audience.
@ErichSchwiesow
24 күн бұрын
@@podiumphysio657 I am fairly still. I'm either in the saddle (98% of the time) or out of it, but when I'm in it, I'm almost always in the same position, other than shifting hands between hoods (70%), drops (25%) and tops (5%). I do change pelvic angle minimally between those positions, and the seat accommodates.
@podiumphysio657
23 күн бұрын
@@ErichSchwiesow If it works for you - thats great!
@WhatTheFlipOfficial
24 күн бұрын
I'd rather have a sore ass than to put the world's ugliest saddle on my road bike LOL
@podiumphysio657
24 күн бұрын
I'd agree that it has a "polarising" design
@fattttb0y
21 күн бұрын
@@WhatTheFlipOfficial I love the look. Each to their own
@zazzleman
22 күн бұрын
I have one on my internal bike. It is ok. But would not have one outdoor. I bought a 3D printed one for the outdoor and it is great.
@podiumphysio657
22 күн бұрын
One foot in each camp then!
@zazzleman
21 күн бұрын
@@podiumphysio657 I got it for the indoor bike because the existing saddle is 15 years old and had lost all padding. I do 4 days a week on TR and got caught up in the hype . Don't get me wrong, it is a lot better than I had on the Ridley
@podiumphysio657
21 күн бұрын
@@zazzleman Glad it is working for you!
@davidking3699
25 күн бұрын
The saddle I am looking for is for my indoor trainer... so a pretty much fixed position for most of the time... I think the two most important criteria for me are width and the centre cut-out... I think the beak nose helps with getting on and off... it is hard to know what to get just by looking at pictures, and so expensive to buy a variety to try out... look forward to the updates...
@podiumphysio657
24 күн бұрын
Hey David. I think that is the "only" thing the beak nose helps with. Even though you will ride your trainer in a relatively fixed position, you still should have the option to be able to move around easily and sit up when you want.
@cleat-key
25 күн бұрын
Thanks for this video Adrian. I completely share your opinion. Every now and then someone comes in with one of these stating their love for it, and I'll admit that my general bias is that if a saddle works for a customer, then it's probably not a bad idea to stick with it. But that said, there's definitely a love/hate tendency with these, there's no middle ground it seems. I can find no rationale for this particular shape, and I use the same pelvic bone model to describe the limitations of this design to customers. It is definitely not compatible with the more forward, and down-tilted saddle positions we've been seeing in the pro-tour lately. Unfortunately in the study cited, the authors do not state what saddle it was compared to. It would have been more interesting to use a randomized crossover study design that also tested some other saddle models that have designs that claim to improve perineal blood flow.
@podiumphysio657
25 күн бұрын
Hey Antony. Great to hear from you again! Thanks for your input and support. We are definitely on the same page with this saddle design and its practicality. I assume some people might choose this option for the same reason they might choose an Italian supercar - it is more about how it "makes them feel" rather than how it "actually feels" 😁
@marekklimczyk4042
23 күн бұрын
Best looking saddle out there. Had the full carbon one, you had to wear padded shorts to ride the bike any distance. Looking the part is just as important as ability.
@podiumphysio657
23 күн бұрын
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
@strictlykev311
24 күн бұрын
I think this is the sax underwear of saddle. Weird of first glance but keeps your package secure in front of u
@podiumphysio657
24 күн бұрын
Nice one Kev
@slaps1
24 күн бұрын
the smps are very sensitive to small angle changes, so i suggest playing around with it
@podiumphysio657
24 күн бұрын
I guess this is part of my point. They are not in general very user friendly saddles. If it is so difficult to get the set up correct, wouldnt the majority of people be better off with a different saddle?
@daverigby23
24 күн бұрын
Even Concorde didn't look cool with the nose dropped
@podiumphysio657
24 күн бұрын
That was for the pilots to have better vision at take off and landing if I recall correctly?
@argoneons
23 күн бұрын
Hey, no way, these are great I use a couple variations on my bikes - for riding road, many ultimately shift forwards riding on the front half of the saddle, we all know where that part of a normal saddle goes and then what hangs off the front ... LOL
@podiumphysio657
23 күн бұрын
There is not much saddle (ie lots of cut out) at the front of that saddle!
@aspia11
25 күн бұрын
after 2 Y in use I can`t say it better as one from CUBE or Fizik tempo.
@podiumphysio657
25 күн бұрын
Saddle choice is very subjective and it is probably the most individualised aspect of bike fitting. I know this saddle is the choice of traditionalists, however from a theoretical point of view I find it hard to understand.
@aspia11
24 күн бұрын
@@podiumphysio657 on my Stevens Izoard pro (RIM) is it very well. On my CUBE C 68 Litening Pro in same size and very identical geometry - no go..
@apollochimp
24 күн бұрын
some bait click bullshit, just found out nada.
@podiumphysio657
24 күн бұрын
Whatchu talkin bout? Some A grade blok rockin analysis right here.
@ericpmoss
24 күн бұрын
Every butt is different, so saddle reviews are almost pointless beyond mentioning quality of build.
@podiumphysio657
24 күн бұрын
Saddle choice is very subjective, however I've pointed out why I dont believe this saddle will suit most people.
@fattttb0y
23 күн бұрын
@@podiumphysio657 Except that it suits most people ... clickbait nonsense. I'm sorry I clicked on it
@CTINF
23 күн бұрын
I’m only reading the comments without watching the video . The tittle is very questionable .
@podiumphysio657
23 күн бұрын
@@CTINF It definitely enhances the overall experience to watch the video
@podiumphysio657
23 күн бұрын
@@fattttb0y which part of my critique specifically do you take umbrage at?
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