Customer Reviews

Selle SMP TRK Man Saddle

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I have a Stratos (SMP racing saddle) on my Kestrel road bike. I've put about 2000 miles on it this year alone. The next nearest saddle for road riding that works for me in the Fizik Axiom (of which there are quite a few models).

I commute about 20 miles to work about twice a week. I has an Arione on my commuter bike which is a Specialized Roubaix comp frame from about 2005 with flat bars. With a back pack on the Arione was starting to get uncomfortable.

I bought the TRK to cushion my ride a bit more. I'll never go back. Be forewarned,
this saddle has a lot of cush, a lot of spring to it and weighs a lot compared to SMP's road saddles.

I got this to replace the saddle that came with my Jamis MTB. It is the same size and just a tad lighter. Since the change, i no longer have presure pain in the fun zone. It really works! It does shift the contact area to the but bones, but that pressure soreness goes away after a couple rides and is nothing compaired to the groin pain of normal saddles. My next bike upgrade, this saddle is comming with me.

After getting my new commuter bike (Cannondale Quick 4) the first thing I did was get rid of the stock saddle. I had to wear padded shorts to get any comfort while riding, not sure if it was the seat or my unconditioned behind, probably a little of both.

After receiving the Selle seat I promptly installed it and took off for a 10 mile ride. I did notice a more comfortable feel but I wasn't overly impressed at first.

Although, after using the Selle SMP for a number of weeks now I find it to be much better than the original seat, I have less numbness when riding for extended distance. Also, I ride most of the time without any added padding and I'm feeling just fine, not sure if I'm getting conditioned or whether the seat made the difference, again, probably a bit of both...

Overall, I think its a good purchase, just give it a little break-in time before you decide how you'd rate this item...