SMS Sport Men

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SMS Sport Men

  • Enhanced rider mobility and control
  • Effectively prevents numbness
  • High seated comfort
The SMS Sport Men is the perfect mountain bike saddle for trail, all-mountain and bikepacking riders who desire ergonomic comfort and performance. The SMS comp delivers maximum relief for more upright seated positions common with modern MTB-geometries. The compact saddle shape allows enhances rider mobility and control. A deep ergonomic relief channel, with padding tuned especially for mountain biking, effectively reduces pain and numbness in sensitive areas. This means you’ll be sitting in comfort no matter where or how hard you ride.
Size
S/M
M/L
MSRP $ 94.95 excl. VAT

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Technical Specifications

Name
SMS Sport Men
Art.-No.
44001515
Dimensions
Length: 248 mm
Width: 149 mm
Height: 63 mm
Use
All-Mountain/Trail, Cross-Country/Marathon, MTB-Touring
Weight
280 g*
Size
M/L
Color
Black
Shell
Nylon Composite
Rail
TiNox XP
Cover
Microfiber
Padding
Orthopedic Comfort Foam
max. load
264 lbs
MSRP
$ 94.95 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 the seated pressure. Rather, it’s high pressure on the extremely sensitive perineal area that can lead to numbness. The SMS Sport Men offers ideal relief for the male perineum. Using 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 male lower body on saddle

More freedom for the legs

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.

Side view, male pelvis on saddle with illustration of pelvic tilt

Correct 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 Sport Men achieves this with a flat and even relief surface that is perfectly adapted to the more upright male pelvis and offers the highest possible freedom of movement. The padding cushions and relieves pressure using the highest quality orthopedic foams.

Measuring the pressure distribution on the SMS Sport Men

The right size for the highest comfort

The V-shaped pelvic bones always need a sufficiently large contact surface. The shape and size of the saddle surface must match the rider's sit bone distance so the ergonomic features of the saddle work properly. The two available saddle widths are designed so that the contact surface corresponds to the sit bone distance. The more forward a rider sits, the further forward the sit bones will contact the saddle.

Illustration, size comparison SMS Sport Men

Compact shape Y-SHAPE FOR MORE CONTROL AND LEG FREEDOM

The compact Y-shape of the SMS Sport Men’s saddle provides 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.

SMS Sport Men from above shows the compact shape)

Deep relief channel NO PRESSURE. NO NUMBNESS.

The deep, men’s specific relief channel directs pressure away from the sensitive perineal area to the supporting sit bones and reliably prevents pressure, pain and numbness, even on rough terrain and high impacts. You will ride longer and harder in total comfort.

SMS Sport Men saddle with relief channel

Orthopaedic foam COMFORTABLE RELIEF

The SMS Sport Men is made of extremely resilient orthopedic foam, which has been ergonomically formed and shaped precisely for mountain bikers. Body weight pressures are distributed effectively across the full contact area for enhanced support. The foam padding is specifically designed for long-distance comfort and protection against impacts and vibrations when the trail gets rougher.

Marked foam padding surface of the SMS Sport Men

TiNox XP Rails LESS WEIGHT, MORE CONTROL AND PERFORMANCE

When the going gets tough, your saddle rails have to be able to withstand any load. With a wall thickness of 1.5 millimeters, the Tinox XP rails are very strong and lightweight. The saddle weighs just 260 grams with the TiNox XP Rails in size S/M (280 grams for size M/L).

Closeup TiNox XP Rail, SMS Sport Men

BMR line THE REFERENCE FOR OPTIMAL FITTING -The BMR line on your saddle

The biomechanical reference line (BMR line) is marked on the SMS Sport Men for your convenience when adjusting the saddle. The BMR line is the point at which the saddle is exactly 75 millimeters wide. Once a rider has found the optimum riding position on the bike, the BMR line becomes an important reference for the precise adjustment of saddle height, fore/aft, saddle angle or tilt. Our fitting boxes also use the BMR line as an important reference point.

Closeup BMR line, SMS Sport Men

Made in Europe Sustainable quality with precision

The best construction, highest quality material, short supply chain and low waste production with an effective recycling path – these are the advantages of a saddle Made in Europe. Better for you and the environment!

Picture from German production with Made in Germany sturgeon