Ergon Men's SMC Sport Gel Saddle

Amazing saddle! Bought for my Peloton + Bike & another one for my Road bike. The width & length are perfect. Cushioning is just right, not too plush but still has enough to feel comfortable! I'm 6'3 240 for context. I love that the saddle contours down towards the nose of the saddle. So my perineum isn't getting crushed. I've tested out the WTB Koba & Volt (Wide Version) saddles but they were still too narrow for me. The cushioning wasn't much of a problem but the width was killing me. This saddle definitely beats both the WTB Koba & Volt saddles because one it gives your more width in sitting area, two the foam in this saddle is more comfortable but not overly cushioned which is what I love & three it's a longer length so you can change ride positions with ease. The WTB Koba is about a whole 1 inch shorter than this saddle. Volt is about 1/2 an inch shorter. I tested the ERGON Men's SMC Saddle as well but it was a bit too firm for me.

I run Ergon SM Pro saddles on all my mountain bikes, and Ergon GE1 EVO Factory grips as well. No one ever said Germans were poor engineers - this brand is no exception. My daughter replaced her stock Specialized saddle with this baby and it was a total game-changer. Mama tried it, and had to have one too - replacing stock WTB saddle. Women-specific design and features (deal with it!) - good width, extra gel cushioning and pressure-relief channel all enhance comfort and ride duration. Notably performance didn't suffer for the sake of comfort - still good mobility fore and aft for climbing etc. Contact points are nothing to skimp on - Ergon is a great value for what it delivers. Just remember to measure your sit bones (find out how on YouTube). You don't want to guess, get the size right. You'll be glad you did.

Finally, a saddle that makes four-hour rides comfortable again. Don't know if it is just part of getting older or what, but none of my previous saddles were cutting it. It took several tries to find the right saddle. I read through Ergon's information and watched their videos about finding the proper seat based on your sit bone measurement. After a few trial-and-error attempts to get an impression in the cardboard, which I could measure, I determined that I did need a wider saddle. The Ergon SMC Sport Gel Saddle makes long rides comfortable again.

4.5 stars overall. My first order of this saddle arrived crooked, as though the rails were bent. Left side 3mm to 5mm below the right side. Pelvic tilt is no bueno, so I processed a return for replacement within one hour of receiving it. Replacement arrived two days later slightly twisted in overall shape, but good enough for me. The design has a mostly flat top surface that is slightly upswept to the rear. M/L size is working fine with my 125mm sit bones, but the base may be slightly wide for me. I'm getting very slight impingement at the hip/hamstring insertion when sitting to the very rear of the saddle. I'm considering purchasing another in the smaller size. The foam is firm and generous compared to a typical performance saddle, but not nearly as thick and supple as a casual comfort saddle. It is a good balance that leans much more toward firm performance than plush comfort. Think of it as a heavily padded racing saddle with a more flexible base. This is definitely not the saddle for you if you want a soft beach cruiser type of ride. This saddle has the best pressure relief channel of any saddle I've tried. No pressure issues for me with or without padded bike shorts. It is reasonably lightweight, though definitely not a featherweight racing saddle. It is maybe 100 grams, roughly 1/4 pound, heavier than most performance saddles due to the heavier padding, plastic base and steel rails. This is not an excessive weight penalty for a vast improvement in comfort. It has an attractive design that looks appropriate on a high end MTB or gravel bike. It is not clownish looking like a department store comfort saddle, and it won't ruin the aesthetic of your bike. Materials are of decent quality and appearance for a saddle in this price range. Nice subtle branding. It has no protective crash trim/features like you might find on other MTB saddles. Basic design. The price is appropriate for this saddle, though you are paying for design and engineering, not necessarily for high quality materials and quality control. My first impression when riding is that it is quite firm, wide and flat. Doesn't feel much different than a mid-grade saddle with moderate padding, such as the Specialized Bridge. I started to notice its benefits after about an hour in the saddle on my gravel bike. I had no numbness or sit bone discomfort typical of my other saddles. This saddle is best for MTB and gravel riders who do 2+ hour rides. Ideal for softening the ride of a hardtail MTB or gravel bike. Like most saddles, the tilt adjustment takes some fine tuning to find optimal balance of comfort and pressure relief.

Nice upgrade of the mountain bike. Surprisingly comfortable in a slim form factor. I am a Clydesdale type guy and this works awesome for me without being one o the big city bike saddles. Comfort and performance.

I pretty blindly put this saddle on my touring bike before a big tour, having heard Ergon saddles were great and having found one that more or less fit my criteria on their website. 10,000+km later and the thing still looks new. It's pretty wild. I bought another one to put on my fun bike recently after fighting with the stock saddle for a while and I don't think I could tell the difference between the two -- they both look like they're straight from the packaging. I find I can ride all day for about a week on this saddle without needing padded shorts. With shorts I can ride more or less indefinitely, but it does get a bit painful after around two weeks. Nothing I couldn't work through, though, and even Brooks' owners will confess that they also deal with pain after many consecutive days of riding. Overall I'm completely satisfied and will probably continue to put these saddles on every bike with a more upright position that I own.

This is my Second Ergon gel saddle. The First one is on my BMX cruiser the other on my Trek Procaliber. So comfortable even without cycling shorts. But someday would like to try the CORE model.

Perfect saddle. My wife and I both enjoy this one! Highly recommended for all day rides. No more sore buns :)

All ergon products are first class!

... bei meinem Sitzknochenabstand von 12cm. Da aber jeder Hintern anders ist, kann es bei jemand anderem durchaus funktionieren. Ich habe mich auf dem Sattel jedenfalls nicht wohlgefühlt und bin dann bei einem anderen Ergonsattel gelandet. Der Sattel macht aber einen hervorragenden Eindruck, er ist recht er hart gepolstert. Für die Langstrecke sollte es so auch sein. Daher auch die vollen Sterne.

Quality is good. Feels comfy.