Make sure you choose the right saddle for the style of riding you want to do. You fit a 150mm saddle and don't ride in a forward, aggressive postion The Ergon SMC Sport Gel Women's mountain bike saddle is a brand new perch designed to best distribute pressure … Not to cause confusion we reviewed Ergon’s SME3-M Comp saddle back in 2016 but this is the Ergon SMA3-M Comp saddle. Center channel is not quite flat. And, on long, flats, the flared tail offers additional push-off for ultimate performance. by Tony85, 14 January 2017, 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful This is a quality seat, as you’d expect from ergon… Then again, perhaps nobody really … I have Ergon Grips on my fitness bike so decided to give this a try since my original Brooks Cambium did not have a cut out. The result is a relief channel and a wide seating area and nose for the most support and overall comfort. Ergon SMC3 Comfort MTB Saddle Ergon's SMC3 Series was developed as an all-around mountain bike saddle, ideal for long all-day rides or those wanting more cushion. Since 1999, we have delivered in-depth gear reviews, articles and content. There is no “one saddle fits all” but there are several that will work for most riders. It feels invisible until the 2.5-3 hour mark where it abruptly becomes very uncomfortable again, so it's great from the beginning of the ride until fatigue sets in. By doing this, they focused specifically on the male anatomy and inherent blood flow challenges with some saddles. The SM Enduro Men … Leave saddle discomfort in the dust with the men's Ergon SMC saddle. Whether it's a mountain or road bike or something in between, your saddle … Ergon SR Comp Men Saddle Review By Jason Mitchell on April 5, 2019 After releasing several women’s-specific models, Ergon’s engineers have launched two new men’s-specific saddles … If you’ve been put off by gel saddles that are more like pillow top mattresses, check out Ergon… That infatuation continues as he founded this site in 1999 -- sharing his love of road biking, mountain biking, trail running and skiing. Ergon SM3 saddle review. I know saddle fit is subjective, but I had high hopes for this one. The SM Comp has done well for me in all conditions and all levels of aggressive riding. Ergon SMA3-M Comp saddle review. In addition to being softer and thicker than the SMR3 Series, Ergon focused on optimizing relief for the soft tissue zone. Saddles that feel great to some riders might feel horrible to you. Had this saddle for over a year and it's great for those hour long rides, but longer rides lead to discomfort. I tested (and loved) the Ergon SR Comp Men for road, but now it’s time to see how the Ergon SM Comp Men saddle compares for dirt duty. There might only be one letter of difference between the two but it neatly divides up the saddles … My go-to saddle, the WTB Pure V Pro, has been corrupted by the bean counters, having evolved to a narrower form and constructed from cheap-o microfibre fabric. A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jason quickly developed a love for the outdoors and a thing for mountains. During a 5+ hour gravel/trail ride, I experienced all the emotions, from initial elation, to a death-march agony in the last couple hours. The relief channel in most Ergon saddles, the SM included, is relatively wide and its walls are almost rectangular in profile. Available in two sizes, I’ve been aboard the M/L and it has worked well for my sit bone width of 120mm. ERGON SM ENDURO COMP SADDLE REVIEW We recently received the Ergon SM Enduro Comp saddle for review and it was an instant hit on my trusty Trek Rail test mule.