SMS Pro Men

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SMS Pro Men

  • Enhanced rider mobility and control
  • Effectively prevents numbness
  • Latest generation Reactive Performance Foam padding
The SMS Pro Men is the perfect mountain bike saddle for trail, all-mountain and bikepacking riders who want ergonomic comfort, enhanced mobility and performance. It provides maximum relief for the more upright riding position favored with modern MTB geometries. The compact saddle shape, super-light carbon composite supportive shell and TiNox SL rails enhance rider mobility, control and performance. The deep ergonomic relief channel and Reactive Performance Foam padding is tuned for male mountain bikers to effectively reduce pain and numbness in sensitive areas. This means you’ll be sitting in comfort no matter the terrain or how hard you ride.
Size
S/M
M/L
MSRP $ 134.95 excl. VAT

Technical Specifications

Name
SMS Pro Men
Art.-No.
44001512
Dimensions
Length: 246 mm
Width: 138 mm
Height: 62 mm
Use
All-Mountain/Trail, Cross-Country/Marathon, MTB-Touring
Weight
225 g*
Size
S/M
Color
Black
Shell
Carbon Composite
Rail
TiNox SL
Cover
Microfiber
Padding
Reactive-Performance-Foam
Gender
men specific
max. load
286 lbs
MSRP
$ 134.95 excl. VAT

*Weights may vary in production.

Targeted relief specifically for men

Intensive research lead Ergon’s development team to identify the saddle as the main cause of cycling discomfort for men. Contrary to what many cyclists think, the genitals themselves rarely experience discomfort as they can move to avoid seated pressure. Rather, it’s high pressure on the extremely sensitive perineal area that can lead to numbness. The SMS Pro Men offers ideal relief for the male perineum. Using MRI and CT analyses, endless prototypes and thousands of test kilometers, Ergon has tailored the saddle specifically to the anatomy and needs of male mountain bikers.

cross-section of a man's lower body on a saddle

Enhanced freedom of movement and mobility

Men have a less flexible pelvis than women and a reason why male cyclists generally sit more upright on the saddle, placing more pressure on the sit bones. Because of this, a man's saddle can be narrower in the transition area between the rear of the saddle and the saddle nose (Y-shape), which gives the legs more freedom and space when pedaling. This means less friction and pressure between saddle and thighs.

S side view, male pelvis on a saddle with an illustration of pelvic tilt

Ergon knows – men are different

Compared to the female anatomy, the pubic bones of men are much steeper. The pubic symphysis is also significantly higher. These anatomical differences were taken into consideration during the development of the SMS Pro Men, which makes its gender specific relief from pressure highly effective.

Front view, male pelvis with illustration of the pubic symphysis

Proper pressure distribution provides effective relief

To protect the sensitive perineal area, pressure must be shifted precisely to the sit bones and parts of the pubic arch. The SMS Pro Men achieves this with a slightly curved and even relief surface that is perfectly adapted to the more upright male pelvis and offers the highest possible freedom of movement. Our new Reactive Performance Foam padding cushions and relieves pressure using the latest foam technology.

Measurement of pressure distribution on the SMS Pro Men

The right size for optimum comfort

The V-shaped pelvic bones need a generous contact surface area to support the sit bones comfortably in different riding positions. The shape and size of the saddle must match the rider's sit bone width for the ergonomic features to function effectively. Ergon offers the SMS Pro Men in two sizes for a better personalized fit and a comfortable ride.

Illustration, SMS Pro Men size comparison

COMFORTABLE RELIEF Reactive Performance Foam: revolutionary relief

Ergon's new Reactive Performance Foam used in the SMS Pro Men was developed under exacting ergonomic principles for the comfort and performance demands of mountain bikers. It delivers equalized pressure distribution, enhanced energy return, reduction of harsh trail vibration and shock with minimal material fatigue. The precisely tuned foam improves long-distance comfort and effective protection against trail chatter and big impacts when the trail gets rough.

SMS Pro Men with Reactive Performance Foam

COMPACT SHAPE Y-shape for more control and legroom

The compact length and Y-shaped ergonomic design of the SMS Pro Men’s saddle provide more legroom and reduces the risk of snagging your shorts on the saddle nose during steep climbs. Annoying leg contact with the saddle is effectively reduced for improved mobility and control of your mountain bike on steep or technical terrain. Additionally, it prevents nerves aside the saddle from receiving too much pressure, which may cause cold or numb feet.

SMS Pro Men viewed from above, showing the compact shape

DEEP RELIEF CHANNEL No pressure. No numbness.

The deep relief channel, specially designed for a men’s anatomy, directs pressure away from the perineum to the supporting sit bones, and reliably prevents pressure, pain and numbness, even on rough terrain with big impacts. The slightly curved seat surface distributes the pressure more evenly in coordination with the enlarged relief channel. This allows you to ride longer with more comfort.

SMS Pro Men Saddle with Relief Channel

LESS WEIGHT. MORE PERFORMANCE. Lightweight carbon composite saddle shell and TiNox SL rails

Every gram saved translates into more performance and easier bike control on the trail. The carbon composite saddle shell combined with the TiNox SL rails reduces the total weight of the SMS Pro Men in size S/M to a super-light 225 grams (230 grams for size M/L).

Close-up, TiNox SL Rails, SMS Pro Men

BMR LINE The reference for optimal fitting

The biomechanical reference line (BMR line) is marked on the SMS Pro Men for convenience when installing or adjusting the saddle position. The BMR line is the point at which the saddle is exactly 75 millimeters wide. Once a rider has found the optimal seating position or during a bike fitting process, the BMR line becomes an important reference for the precise adjustment of saddle height, setback and angle. Our Fitting Box MTB/E-MTB also uses the BMR line as an important reference point.

BMR-Line, SMS Pro Men

MADE IN EUROPE Consistently high quality production

The best workmanship and materials, shorter supply chain and low-waste production – these are the advantages of a saddle made in Europe.

B Image from the production, with Made in Europe label