A correctly fitting bike is critical to comfortable long distance cycling
SMP4Bike saddles are designed to be comfortable, particularly for long distance cycling. On the SMP4Bike Ergonomics and SMP4Bike Science pages, you will find a wealth of information from Selle SMP's research into what makes a bike saddle comfortable. On the Medical Benefits pages, there is a brief insight into how the patented SMP4Bike saddle design can help to avoid a number of uncomfortable conditions that some other saddles do not address.
Coupled with choosing the right equipment, ensuring that your bike fits you properly will go a long way to making your time on your bike more comfortable and more pleasurable
Given the complex interactions bewteeen cyclist and bicycle, it is recommended that all cyclists seek specialist bike fitting advice. The relative position of saddle, handlebars and pedals is of critical importance.
BikeDynamics is our recommended specialist bike fitting service. Employing the latest technology - including motion capture - and a deep understanding of the biomechanics of cycling, the specialists at BikeDynamics can help you to adjust and set up your bike to deliver your optimimum riding position.
Learn more in this video overview of the BikeDynamics specialist bike fitting service and read about some of the key bike fitting principles in this free download.
