Saddle experience: Selle Italia SLC or Selle SMP Strike?

Greetings All,

I'm considering putting a new saddle on my Xmas wish list and am looking at both the new Selle Italia SLC and the Selle SMP Strike Evolution or Composit (see photos). Obviously, I'm into seats with ample cutouts.

Anyone have experiences with either of these saddles? I'd love to hear the goods or the bads on 'em.

Cheers,
Nige

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I am now considering the same thing, and i am looking at these two exact saddles. Have you found out anything about them?

Ric

I have the Selle SMP Pro on a bike and its so good I am getting another for another bike!

I was sceptical at first but 20km convinced me!

Does this mean that no one has yet tried the Selle SMP Strike Evolution Saddle? I'm considering buying it for my long rides. I understand the price is prohibitive but if it really helps like they advertise, it could be worth it.

I'm also considering an SMP Strike. But does anyone have any experience of the cheaper Strike Trek version? I was thinking of trying one of those on my raining bike to see if I liked the general concept, then moving up to a Pro or Evolution for the race bike if I liked it. The advantage of the Trek is it's about a sixth of the price (I can get one for £16 sterling vs £99 for the Pro).

I've only got the basic version of the SMP (I think they call it TRK) but have done over 2000km on it. I like still be able to feel the old fellow at the end of a decent cycle.

Here are some pages with information on this line of saddles:

http://www.sellesmp.com/download/Sad..._Strike_GB.pdf http://www.sellesmp.com/en/evolution.htm

Apparently they make the whole line of these things from full carbon fiber to one that looks like it has and inch and a half of padding. The prices aren't on their web site but I think they go up to more than $300. Why is it so hard to find one of these things to try out?

hie guy, i hav d selle smp STRIKE evolution saddle...
mind to heard my opinion?
actuali it's a very comfy n strong saddle... but u nid time to accustomed wif it bcoz of it design which support body by bones... tht's y on d very 1st time u sit on tis saddle, u ll feel damn pain n wan to throw it away... juz bear wif it... u will feel its gud 1 days!!! **u muz wear padding tight to match tis saddle!!
If u think for ur future generation, u shud get tis saddle! its reali make my 'Little BRO' feel cool....
cheers

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hie guy, i got a selle smp STRIKE evolution saddle...
mind to heard my opinion?
actually it's a very comfortable and strong saddle... but u need time to accustomed with it because of it special design which support body by bones... that's why on the very 1st time u sit on this saddle, you will feel damn pain and juz want to throw away this rubbish... My comment is just bear with it... you will feel its good and comfort 1 days later!!! **you must wear padding tight to match tis saddle!! if not, you will never say this is a good saddle...
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cheers
is this ok? sorry for my improper english.... sorry guys..

Damn, those are pricey! I would try one except for that.


Over $300 for a saddle? Please......

I've found some on ebay for $219 from France.... but you're right, it's kind of rediculous

You are easily sold! Try 100km ride and see what happens. Cheap BBB saddles can be considered comfy at 20km.

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The SMP Strike Pro is available for £99.99 sterling (about 145 euros at last count), on a buy it now on ebay: just plug the item number 330029406455 into the search box and it'll come up with it.

I could be the odd one out here. But I was so impressed with the SMP website, that I went and bought a SMP Trek saddle.

As much as I wanted to be happy with the saddle, I just could not get comfy on it. In fact it was painful to sit on from the start. I did not give up tho, tried adjusting the saddle position, but after 1 month of trying, I just could not find a comfortable position.

Sold the saddle and bought a San Marco Rolls classic for 1/4 of the price of the SMP, and am very happy with the rolls.