Ergon has released a new series of saddles optimized for modern mountain bike geometries and riding styles. The new line offers a totally new relief concept for improved comfort.
Targeted pressure relief is crucial for a comfortable riding experience for mountain biking. The new SMS (saddle mountain short) saddle features a newly-developed ergonomic formula that better suits a compact, upright riding position and helps to alleviate pressure, pain and numbness in contact areas.
The SMS line features a larger relief channel, and its evolved ergonomic contours, along with its Y-shape and gently curved surface aim to improve rider mobility, pedaling dynamics and overall comfort. The shortened, flat nose also contributes to improve freedom of movement, especially when moving forward on the saddle for steep climbs.
While made for mountain bikes, the saddle is equally well-suited for e-MTBs, gravel bikes and bikepacking rigs.
Features:
- Wider, deeper relief channel reduces pressure in the perineal area.
- New ergonomically contoured surface and Orthopedic Comfort Foam delivers extra support for the sit bones
- Shortened nose and compact shape compliments most riding positions
- SMS Sport ($95) uses robust TiNox XP rails with 1.5mm thick walls.
- SMS Comp ($115( uses light TiNox SL rails with 1.2mm wall thickness
- Available in 2 sizes: S/M (sit bone spacing 9-12cm) and M/L (sit bone spacing 12-16 cm)

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