Selle SMP Archive

Selle smp trk man saddle is designed to reduce pressure on the perineum and provides the right amount of padding to deliver exceptional comfort. Selle smp’s patented features such as the completely free central cutout channel, eagle-beak nose and raised rear make riding for hours enjoyable. Ideal choice for recreational riding (on and off the road), commuting, and indoor training.

Though Selle SMP has been making saddles in Italy since just after WWII, the brand inexplicably christened the Avant Saddle with a French word. The choice is doubly confusing given that “avant” translates to “before” when the saddle’s recommended use situates it closer to the “behind” side of things. Semantic nitpicking disappears once you’re actually atop the Avant, though, as it presents a wide, generously padded (by Selle SMP’s standards) face to your derriere. Maybe the saddle’s confusing title is meant to stress that it puts comfort ahead of any other criteria. The Avant is built with wide sit bones in mind, and Selle SMP recommends it for men whose waists range from 34 to 39in and women in the 32 to 37in range. Strategic cutouts and a the iconic, drooping nose help ensure that the soft tissues between sit bones don’t suffer. This is especially apparent when sitting forward on the saddle to drive a high pace on the flats. The embroidered branding on the full-leather (black) or blemish-free synthetic (colored) cover adds a touch of Italian elegance–though, to be fair, we’ve just come to expect this from Selle SMP.

If you’re looking for a high performance saddle that places a premium on comfort over long distances, then the Selle SMP TRK Gel saddle is right up your alley. Selle SMP saddles use a unique design with a deep split channel and drop nose that relieves pressure on delicate soft tissue, the Selle SMP provides anatomically-correct all-day comfort that’s perfect for trekking, touring, and more. The generous gel padding molds itself to your body for optimal comfort during long days in the saddle. Steel rails are super durable and help to dampen road vibration to further improve rider comfort. Large center channel cut out and dropped nose relieve soft pressure tissue Gel padding forms to the body to improve comfort Soft and durable SVT cover Steel rails are strong and lightweight