Look at this weird saddle
09-11-05, 10:17 PM
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Look at this weird saddle
Selle SMP Strike Pro Saddle
Selle SMP's patented STRIKE saddle arises from extensive studies conducted which analyzed the different positions assumed by a cyclist in the various phases of a ride and the constant interaction between the body and saddle. Based on its findings, Selle SMP designed the Strike saddle which prevents the genitals from getting squashed and increases the blood flow to the leg muscles.
https://www.cbike.com/selle_smp_saddle.htm
Weird...
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09-11-05, 10:23 PM
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Well that could lead to a bad case of getting stuck to the saddle in case you get a b... Never mind 
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09-11-05, 10:31 PM
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What icy wind?
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Every year a new design. I can't believe that all the science up to this point has been wrong. I wonder if some of this is just the marketing machine's "new and improved" syndrome. Honestly, how often do most riders change their seats?
The cynical me says it just a way to continue churning in old, perfectly good products just to make more sales.
On the other hand, it might actually work, or give a pro racer the edge. Remember, Fignon laughed at Lemond wearing a helmet at that fateful timetrial into Paris....
I prefer this seat. I don't even have to wear shorts with it.
The cynical me says it just a way to continue churning in old, perfectly good products just to make more sales.
On the other hand, it might actually work, or give a pro racer the edge. Remember, Fignon laughed at Lemond wearing a helmet at that fateful timetrial into Paris....
I prefer this seat. I don't even have to wear shorts with it.
09-11-05, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by STEPPINTHEFUNK
weird... are all these saddle companies related? - Selle Italia - Selle san Marco - Selle SMP... I assume that they are...
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It looks like if your sit bones are not exactly spaced right for this saddle or if you were to sit on it slightly to the side, it will give you a saddle wedgie.
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09-11-05, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bkrownd
"selle" = "saddles" in Italian.
09-11-05, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Wind 'N Snow
I prefer this seat. I don't even have to wear shorts with it.
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Originally Posted by Wind 'N Snow
The cynical me says it just a way to continue churning in old, perfectly good products just to make more sales.
09-11-05, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by skinnyone
Ever try the REAL MAN Saddle/.. https://www.sheldonbrown.com/real-man.html
09-11-05, 11:25 PM
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My beater has a plastic saddle on it, and believe it or not, it's pretty darn comfortable. Not only that, but plastic is pretty light stuff. There's only one problem- it has no bling factor. Someone needs to put trace amounts of some worthless element (put Einsteinium in there for all I care), patent it, and give it some fancy sounding name. Sounds like easy millions to me.
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Originally Posted by cydewaze
Selle SMP Strike Pro Saddle
Selle SMP's patented STRIKE saddle arises from extensive studies conducted which analyzed the different positions assumed by a cyclist in the various phases of a ride and the constant interaction between the body and saddle. Based on its findings, Selle SMP designed the Strike saddle which prevents the genitals from getting squashed and increases the blood flow to the leg muscles.
https://www.cbike.com/selle_smp_saddle.htm
Weird...
09-11-05, 11:36 PM
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Why not just get rid of the nose all together (it's been done, I know)? What can you possibly do with the nose all the way down there?
Maybe you can sit on it for a super-duper aero position?
Maybe it's just to make it look a little more normal than those funky saddles that don't have noses?
Maybe you can sit on it for a super-duper aero position?
Maybe it's just to make it look a little more normal than those funky saddles that don't have noses?
09-11-05, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DXchulo
Why not just get rid of the nose all together (it's been done, I know)? What can you possibly do with the nose all the way down there?
Maybe you can sit on it for a super-duper aero position?
Maybe it's just to make it look a little more normal than those funky saddles that don't have noses?
Maybe you can sit on it for a super-duper aero position?
Maybe it's just to make it look a little more normal than those funky saddles that don't have noses?
but then I got hit by a car and the money bought me a bent. I am trying to get used to the road bike again but only for short rides.
09-12-05, 12:18 AM
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$200 f-ing dollars?
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It can make me a better cyclist? Yes, Selle! You did it again.
Put my down for 5!!!!!!! Ahhhh! Not enough time!!!!!! (waving $1000 in cash frantically)
Put my down for 5!!!!!!! Ahhhh! Not enough time!!!!!! (waving $1000 in cash frantically)
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Originally Posted by STEPPINTHEFUNK
weird... are all these saddle companies related? - Selle Italia - Selle san Marco - Selle SMP... I assume that they are...
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Originally Posted by DXchulo
Why not just get rid of the nose all together (it's been done, I know)? What can you possibly do with the nose all the way down there?
Maybe you can sit on it for a super-duper aero position?
Maybe it's just to make it look a little more normal than those funky saddles that don't have noses?
Maybe you can sit on it for a super-duper aero position?
Maybe it's just to make it look a little more normal than those funky saddles that don't have noses?
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that's a very deep valley in the middle. of all the saddles i've used (not many) the ones with a groove in the middle are just more comfortable. i wish i could try out saddles first.
09-12-05, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by timmhaan
that's a very deep valley in the middle. of all the saddles i've used (not many) the ones with a groove in the middle are just more comfortable. i wish i could try out saddles first.
