Questions Index

Hi Steve I was just diagnosed with Prostatitis and my urologist as well as my Dr, (they both ride), recommended I get a saddle with a cut-out to reduce pressure. I have been riding Fizik…

Hi Steve, I purchased a new SMP Pro saddle. My first ride was for 25 miles. I felt pressure on the L side of the crotch. I did feel over all pressure from the edge…

Hi Steve, I have some interesting problem with SMP saddle and wonder, if you have ever experienced this problem too. A bit of history: I have been riding Bontrager Montrose Elite saddles for a few…

Hi Steve, I have read though your SMP page and SMP's site, but still looking for some more advice, when I went to the LBS to get my sitbone measured they did not give me…

Hi Steve, I'm looking at switching saddles as I want one that works well both for riding on the hoods / tops and when using clip-on aerobars. I've read your comprehensive discussion of the SMP…

Hi There, Just wanted to get an update on the topic of fitting an smp saddle to a dogma F10. the previous post was from years ago and I was wondering if it is possible…

Hi Steve Greetings from England For some time I have been contemplating swapping my saddles from the Spec. Toupes (I have 4) to . I originally went from a run of the mill saddle that…

Hi Steve, I was wondering if you might be able to recommend a SMP model based upon the fact that I presently ride a rolls saddle? I am interested in trying a SMP as I…

Steve, I have degenerative disc disease in my lower back. I have found that a Specialized Romin helps me rotate my pelvis which lessens the pain in my lower back, would the SMP design be…

Steve I had problems of numbness and tried many different saddles. After reading about the SMP saddles on your sight I decided to try one. I opted to purchase one of there cheaper saddles the…

Hi Steve I am in the process of changing to SMP Forma (no padding - i can relate to your own experience). I have just ordered a Dogma. Is there a solution to the incompatibility…

Hi Steve, just have a question that occurred to me while reading your post about SMP seats. I understand from your photos how the way we sit on our bikes is detirmined by, in part,…

I am in the process of setting up an SMP Drakon saddle and experiencing a pulling sensation in the skin and muscle outside of the ischiopubic ramus. The feeling radiates with each down stroke from…

Hi Steve, Having just read your post on SMP saddles with interest I am wondering if you know whether the Strike Glider belongs to any of the saddle families in your post. I've got a…

Hi Steve, I'm still enduring the never ending quest of finding a comfortable saddle and have found an excellent (and very patient) store who is allowing me to work my way through the range. Despite…

Hi Steve, I have been using an SMP lite 209 saddle on my road bike for some years. I came across your site recently and based on your seat height information I have arrived at…

Steve, Thanks so much for turning me on to SMP saddles! I currently have 3 (T4, Stratos, and Dynamic). The Dynamic fits me better than the Stratos, but I get some tenderness when riding heavily…

For about 6 months now I have been trying an SMP Dynamic saddle on a variety of bikes - road, track, cx and mtb. I've found that I get one position on the saddle which…

Hi Steve, Please could you let me know the width of a size 45/46 Sofsole fit? While wondering why my riding seems to be getting worse almost week by week I recently realised that I…

Hi Steve May I ask how you modified the solestar insoles that came your way? Did you remove the outer wedge on the forefoot? Thanks Paul Of course Paul,            …

Hi Steve I am thinking of getting some solestar orthotic ,there are 2 types 1 custom made by a podiatrist and the other is out of the box,theres about a $200 difference and not sure…

Steve, I've been thinking about cycling mechanics a lot over the last few weeks since having my interest piqued and undergoing a "professional fit" from a respected fitter down here in Melbourne a number of…

Bike fit issue – sore feet Hi Steve I recently got a bike fit (6 months ago) using the retul system. The reason for the new bike fit came about after getting some extreme tightness…

Hi Steve, I have been riding my MTB in some steep terrain in the flinders ranges , within 20km I felt sharp pains in my quadratus lumborum area, the pain increased with increased pedal power,…

Hi Steve, I am getting sore quads (both sides) anytime I go up any decent gradient hill. The pain goes away once I hit the top. Around 2 hours I start feeling it anytime I…