Originally Posted by
philbob57
So did I, and it is certainly similar. It's covered by the same patent, after all. The distance from the deepest part of the dip to the highest part of the nose was at least 10 mm longer for the Glider I had than for either TRK I've had. I've forgotten the actual difference, though - it might have been closer to 20 mm. Doesn't matter - I expect that dip to nose is the critical measurement that makes the difference between those who swear by the SMP and those who don't.
Biggest trick with the SMP's is to get the set up right.
I have had people tell me that they hate SMP's but when I look at their setup they have the front section level, with the tail up high.
The correct setup should see the tail and the highest section of the nose almost level, and the dip between those points.
I always say that these saddles should almost feel like they are "cupping" you.
Once people get this setup right, theyoften change their mind on SMP's.