A question for SMP Saddle users ?
desertman01
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I have just bought a SMP Pro saddle and really not sure of the best way to set it up. I have read Steve Hogg's views and many reviews and the popular consensus is to set up between 2 - 5 degrees nose down.
I used a long spirit level and set it up slightly nose down - the problem is on the seat clamp is a scale and it is on minus 16. Does anyone know if this is relevant to the setting or just a guide so you can see how far you have adjusted the saddle. It is a Thompson Masterpiece seatpost.
Can anyone advise on the best way to set it up as due to the shape of the saddle it can be difficult to get an accurate reading with the spirit level.
I have done two rides without any problems as yet, though both were around the hour mark so need to wait for the weekend.
Thanks for any advice - Mick.
I used a long spirit level and set it up slightly nose down - the problem is on the seat clamp is a scale and it is on minus 16. Does anyone know if this is relevant to the setting or just a guide so you can see how far you have adjusted the saddle. It is a Thompson Masterpiece seatpost.
Can anyone advise on the best way to set it up as due to the shape of the saddle it can be difficult to get an accurate reading with the spirit level.
I have done two rides without any problems as yet, though both were around the hour mark so need to wait for the weekend.
Thanks for any advice - Mick.
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I use an ipad app with a bubble level in it. Place it on top of the saddle and it covers the whole thing so that gives you a constant reference.
It even works on a sloping floor, such as the boat where I keep a bike, as you just put the ipad on the floor to calibrate.0 -
I put a flat board on the top and then use a spirit level or as Dippydog a phone app. Works reasonably well.0
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Thanks for the answers guys - can I ask what your final settings were ? Did you end up several degrees nose down or did it feel better level ?
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-16 as in 16mm setback? Completely fine.
As for tilt it's completely personal and can only be found through trial and error. I had mine tilted back a fair bit because when I was riding elite level I didn't want to waste any energy with weight on my arms.
What I'd recommend is going for a 2 hour ride with the specific aim of stopping every 20 or 30 minutes and making adjustments until it feels just right.
Once you're happy with it though make sure you mark where the clamp clamps the rails with a tipex pen. Due to the shape of the SMP combined with the angle of the rails they can slip backwards with some clamp designs, no matter how tight the clamp is done up.
Here's what happened to one I encountered in a shop after 3 months of use. He didn't even notice it happening, and wouldn't have done had I not pointed it out!
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Setback yes - I hadn't thought of that and great advise on the saddle as well.
Got a 2 hour ride planned tomorrow and will make adjustments on the ride till I am comfortable.
Thanks again - Mick.0
