SELLE SMP Stratos carbon saddle 2012

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The Selle SMP Stratos carbon saddle by Selle SMP is easily one of their top sellers, it is available in black, yellow, red, blue, white, green Italy, and bianchi celeste green, also in Lady's black or Lady's white.  Weighing in at only 200 grams with nice thick carbon rails the stratos is a very comfortable saddle made in Italy with a large channel in the center not only to reduce weight but it's main function is to relieve the pressure that can come along with cycling over a long period of time.  The cut out reduces numbness and can prevent further strain on your body.  The Selle SMP saddles are ideal for anyone who is looking for comfort and deals with a lot of numbness or pain over long or even short rides.  Selle SMP does have a required seatpost desing to prevent damage to the saddle's rails.  The Stratos model is the ideal seat for both intensive training and free time cycling. It uses the structure of the Composit model joined with average padding. It is covered in real leather in the black versions and Lorica microfiber in the colored versions. It has excellent “all-around” features and is particularly suited for the average pelvis. The STRATOS model has foamed elastomer padding where the ischial tuberosities and rear rest. The patented features by Selle SMP, such as the completely free central channel, the original eagle-beak nose and the raised rear give these models an interesting aerodynamic touch. In virtue of the combination of light yet comfortable padding with a body of smaller width, Stratos is the ideal solution between the Evolution and Glider models. Suited for people with a narrow or medium-sized pelvis.

Weight: 200 g

Dimensions: 266 x 131  mm
Padding: foamed elastomer
Body: Nylon 12 filled with carbon fiber
Covering: Real leather in the black version and Lorica microfibre in the colored versions
Frame: carbon fiber
 Recommended for: Road and Mountain Bikes
Recommended for sizes: XS - S - M - L

They looked at the constant interaction between the body and saddle. 

Based on these studies, Selle SMP designed their saddles to prevent the genitals from getting squashed and to increase the blood flow to the leg muscles.

The central channel of the saddle varies in width to contour the body and allows continuous circulation of blood flow in the prostate, artery of the penis, scrotum and testicles.

The front section of the saddle, with its beak-shaped design, offers excellent support when pedaling hard.
The design of the outer mid-section is shaped to follow your thigh muscles to maximize blood circulation and pedaling power.

The overall weight of the rider is distributed throughout the saddle to offer comfort without sacrificing performance.

Selle SMP's patented saddles arise from extensive studies which analyzed the different positions used by cyclists in the various phases of a ride.
They looked at the constant interaction between the body and saddle. 
Based on these studies, Selle SMP designed their saddles to prevent the genitals from getting squashed and to increase the blood flow to the leg muscles.

The central channel of the saddle varies in width to contour the body and allows continuous circulation of blood flow in the prostate, artery of the penis, scrotum and testicles.

The front section of the saddle, with its beak-shaped design, offers excellent support when pedaling hard.
The design of the outer mid-section is shaped to follow your thigh muscles to maximize blood circulation and pedaling power.

The overall weight of the rider is distributed throughout the saddle to offer comfort without sacrificing performance.

 

Selle SMP was founded in 1947 and is therefore one of the world pioneers in the field.
Active in over 50 countries, it is one of the main producers primary equipment saddles. With the patent STRIKE today enters the world of competition cycling as a protagonist.

With a variety of saddles coming up in 2011, the Selle SMP Full Carbon Lite was one of the highlighted among all. Made for the riders who prefers a saddle lighter in weight with a comfortable seating position, the 100% full carbon structure saddle encompasses a top design seat from Selle for mountain and road use.


New York Times article dated 10-4-05, "Serious Riders, Your Bicycle Seat May Affect Your Love Life" features references to a review of the SMP saddles & abstract of a research study for a medical journal which identifies the SMP saddle as reducing health risks for riders.

SELLE SMP Stratos carbon saddle 2012