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With the new SMS lineup, Ergon is launching a saddle series that’s built for modern mountain bike geometries and offers a totally new relief concept for improved comfort.
Mountain biking is about freedom, flow, and adventure–but it shouldn’t be uncomfortable. Targeted pressure relief in a mountain bike saddle is crucial for a comfortable riding experience.
The new SMS saddle features a newly-developed ergonomic formula created for a more compact, upright riding position and helps to alleviate pressure, pain and numbness in the seated contact areas.
Ergon points out that the SMS is designed as a versatile saddle for all types of trail riders, even bikepackers, looking for added performance and comfort-whether riding a mountain bike or e-MTB.
Critically, the SMS’s larger relief channel and evolved ergonomic contours have been designed specifically to improve pressure distribution across the saddle.
The SMS saddle’s Y-shape and gently curved ergonomic surface aim to improve rider mobility, pedalling dynamics and overall comfort.
The compact design with its shortened, flat nose delivers more freedom of movement with significant relief and support when moving forward on steep climbs. Ergon sees the SMS as the perfect all-around saddle for trail riding and technical terrain.
More compact, more comfortable
With the design of the SMS, Ergon points to a resulting ride experience which delivers “more comfort, more control, and more fun on trails without annoying pressure”.
Key SMS features
- Larger relief channels for men and women – improving pressure distribution and support in the sit bone area
- Shortened nose and compact shape complement most riding positions
- Enhanced side flanking improves pedalling dynamics, mobility, and comfort
- Available in 2 sizes: S/M (sit bone spacing 9-12cm) and M/L (sit bonespacing12-16+cm)
- Seat shell: Nylon Composite
- Surface: Microfiber
- Padding: Orthopaedic Comfort Foam
- SMS Sport: TiNox XP rail with 1.5 mm thick walls | rider weight limit: 265lbs
- SMS Comp: TiNox SL rail with 1.2 mm wall thickness | rider weight limit 220lbs
- Men Models–available now
- Women Models–available 2026
- Made in Europe
In the UK, Ergon is distributed by Extra UK. At the time of writing, UK pricing is as follows:
SMS Comp Men/Women: £89.99 / SMS Sport Men: £74.99 / SMS Sport Gel Women: £89.99 / SMS Women: £74.99
