The SMP Strike Avant falls in between the Pro and the Plus for padding, but is the narrower of the three saddles and has a slightly flatter profile then the Pro.
The Avant is considerably padded. However the saddle does not display any negative characteristics, such as pinching or chafing, often associated with saddles with cut outs and lots of padding.
SMP Avant Key features:
The central channel of the Avant saddle varies in width (3-5.5cm) to contour the body and allow continuous circulation of blood flow in the prostate, artery of the penis, scrotum and testicles.
The front section of the SMP Avant saddle with its beak-shaped design offers excellent support when pedaling hard and prevents your genitals from getting squashed in the process.
The design of the outer SMP Avant mid-section is shaped to follow your thigh muscles to maximize blood circulation and pedaling power.
Additional gel layer strategically placed throughout the Avant saddle makes it the ideal saddle for century and all-day riding.
269mm in length and 154 mm in width, the overall weight of the rider is distributed throughout the saddle to offer comfort without sacrificing performance.
335 grams/Made in Italy.
Selle SMP Strike Avant Saddle Specifications
Covering: nap leather
Padding: foamed elastomer
Casing: nylon 12 charged with carbon fibre
Frame: AISI 304 tubular steel
Weight: 335 gr
Dimensions: 269 x 154 mm
Selle SMP's patented STRIKE saddle arises from extensive studies conducted which analyzed the different positions assumed by a cyclist in the various phases of a ride and the constant interaction between the body and saddle. Based on its findings, Selle SMP designed the Strike saddle which prevents the genitals from getting squashed and increases the blood flow to the leg muscles.
The central channel of the saddle varies in width to contour the body and allow 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 and prevents your genitals from getting squashed in the process.
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.