SelleSMP fervently believes that cycling is a great form of exercise, of that there is little doubt.

That said, it is simply not possible to get away from the fact that sitting on a bike focuses a big proportion of the body's weight onto the relatively small area that is in contact with the saddle.  By the way that the human body, especially the male body, is designed, the groin area that bears the brunt of this weight is a delicate area.  Making this primary contact point - between body and saddle - as comfortable and protected as possible, has to be beneficial to all cyclists.

SMP4Bike saddles are specifically designed to achieve this.  SelleSMP has worked extensively with leading scientists to properly understand the interaction between rider and bicycle saddle.  The SMP4Bike design, refined over the years, is the culmination of this work, summed up neatly in a single sentence:

No More Squashing...

Some of the meddical conditions that are talked about in cyclists include:

Penile numbness. Many saddles / seating positions can compress the blood vessels in and around the groin and, in some cases, this can lead to penile numbness.  As a numb penis is caused by lack of blood flow, it is clearly not welcome.  SMP4Bike saddles are specifically designed to minimise squashing of the blood vessels around the groin.

Erectile dysfunction. Again this condition is often associated with long distance cycling.  Erection problems are many male cyclists' worst nightmares.  As many of the cauese of erectile dysfunction are related to blood flow and damage to the blood vessels around the groin area, the patented SMP4Bike saddle design can help to avoid any of these problems.

Sperm function / infertility. Whilst there is no general link between cycling and level of fertility, it is thought that heat build up in the area around the testicles can have a detrimental effect on sperm motility and function.  Again, the SMP4Bike sadlle takes this into account.  The large central channel allows excellent air circulation around a larger area than many other saddles.  This helps to keep the testicles cooler.

Infections around the groin. In cases where the bicycle saddle is in direct contact with the perineum and its underlying structures, it makes contact just behind the scrotum where the nerves and blood vessels enter the back of the scrotum and penis.  This area is sensitive, with hair follicles and sweat and sebaceous glands, which are all good breeding grounds for infection.  Abrasions, chafing, damaged hair follicles and bruising are among the most traumatic cycling injuries. Sweating in this area can also cause soreness and skin problems.  Again, the SMP4Bike design, with much reduced pressure on the most sensitive parts of the groin area and massive airflow to keep more of the area cool, can help to minimise the likelihood of this type of problem in cyclists.

SMP4Bike is the application of ergonomics to make comfortable bicycle saddles that work well for long distance cyclists.

In addition to the right SMP4Bike saddle, a high quality pair of cycling shorts can go a long way to helping to make cycling more comfortable.  The right equipment is nothing without proper installation, fitting and adjustment.  It is recommended that qualified advice be sought to determine your optimum position on a bicycle.