Saddle experience: Selle Italia SLC or Selle SMP Strike? - Page 3

I have the Strike Plus and would sell for $100 shipping included.

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"The people who can drive themselves further once the effort gets difficult are the ones who will win." Shifting gears helps.
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2007 Specialized Transition Tri-Bike, Shimano 105 compact crank, Dura-ace shifters
2005 Giant Comp OCR 2 (upgraded to full Ultegra), FSA Carbon Crank, FSA K-Wing
2000 Giant Warp DS mtn bike

I purchased the Selle SMP Evolution about 2 months ago and I've fallen in love with it. After putting nearly 1000 miles on it and as much as 160 miles in one ride, I think I've finally decided I like it.

First I'd say you're not going to eliminate chaffing with this saddle you're just going to move the rub points. My problem with my Selle San Marco Aspide Arrowhead Gelaround Saddle was my tailbone always hurt after a long ride. Of course the pressure on the "soft tissue" was a problem but I had PAIN in my tailbone.

That's all gone now. I don't have pressure on the soft tissue and my tail bone survives my long rides without a problem. It definately takes some getting used to so give up if you don't like it after 20 miles.

Used both - the Italia gave me sore on the contact points inside the legs within 3 rides. I have a Selle SMP evolution [not much padding] on my fixed wheel, and the Composit [NO padding - like wood] on the Roadbike. Wear good nicks and it's the most comfortable thing going - although you need to start with the nose a little "up" & gradually lower it a degree at a time to make the centre "scoop" of the saddle fit right.

Not maybe for everyone - but if you even had a numb perenium after riding - this is your baby.

I have a Selle SMP Strike Evolution saddle and it has been great from the first day I rode it. I can't imagine a better saddle for a guy - ever so comfortable where it counts throughout the ride. It seemed narrow to me when I bought it and I stewed about the narrow width for quite a long time, but I gave it a try anyway. I'm not small, short, or light-weight, but it fits and rides perfectly. I doubt the wider models will be of much value for most guys. I don't know about women - the pelvic structure is different, and a wide model may be better. For guys - don't waste time - just get one. The clear open channel really does what it is intended to do, and the curve downward of the nose also helps. Great saddle.