SMC Core Men

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The comfort MTB saddle for Men featuring Ergon CORE 3D®. Based on the popularity and success of the SMC Men saddle series comes additional models featuring Ergon's Core and TwinShell technology! The patented CORE 3D® design allows the saddle to effortlessly follow pelvic movements – enormously reducing pressure on the sit bones and genital area. The new SMC Core brings CORE 3D® comfort to your favorite trails!

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  • Comfort MTB saddle for men
  • Uses: Comfort MTB, Comfort Trail, Bikepacking, Off-Road Touring, Gravel
  • Saddle shell made of Nylon Composite
  • CORE made of BASF Infinergy® (E-TPU/Closed Cell Particle Foam)
  • CroMo rails, 7x7
  • Microfiber cover
  • Orthopedic Comfort Foam
  • S/M fit sit-bone width of 9-12cm
  • M/L fits sit-bone width of 12-16cm
  • S/M 345 grams
  • M/L 360 grams
  • 308 lb max rider weight limit

"Ergon’s CORE 3D® design intent is noticeable, especially when riding a hardtail mountain bike, and could make a great saddle option for anyone looking to wean their way off of the chamois. Does it flex and shift as Ergon claims? It sure does!" - Bikepacking.com

Winner of the 1,030-mile 2021 Arkansas High Country Bikepacking Race: Read More

Customer Reviews

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David Lojewski
Surprisingly pretty damn amazing!

I’ve had two Ergon saddles break on me at the rails and was loosing faith in Ergon as a company (especially with my first experience with their warranty replacement process- it was terrible but it changed). XC rider here, 70-100 miles a week, 6’6”, 250lbs and riddled with hockey injuries from competitive play over the last 30 years! I got this saddle and really didn’t like the look of the thick seat cushion at all, I did not want to like it but omg I went out for a 20+ mile ride with it and my back didn’t hurt, hips felt amazing and I couldn’t believe how good my ride position was with this saddle. My bike felt like a new bike! The cushion isn’t like a padded beach cruiser but it’s really noticeable and feels amazing. I highly recommend this seat for big guys and anybody with back issues. It’s almost like my hardtail has a little bit of suspension in the rear. So thanks Ergon, I will continue to use your products.

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Kyle Hodder
SMC core men

Great seat I ride a lot sitting down and It’s very comfortable would higly recommend

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Daniel D
Good saddle

I needed a larger saddle that was well-cushioned and this did the job. I had used other saddles and couldn’t find the right fit. After several rides, I have no complaints.

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Mickey H
Great fitting saddle, now I need Core saddles on all my bikes

I started with this saddle on my Full suspension and now need one for the eMTB and gravel bike. The Core technology adds to the comfort without adding any noticeable weight.

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R.S.
3,000 miles later, it is time to face the music

There is a lot to like about this saddle. The cushion is great. A first, it wasn't all that noticeable. But after I hit some gravel I could feel the difference in the extra padding. It was comfortable and not overly padded. The saddle still had a somewhat firm feel to it. I've been riding without a chamois for a few years and I was really hoping this would be the last saddle I would ever buy.

Unfortunately, the shape of the saddle is what killed it for me. The wings of the saddle flair out too much. This causes a pressure point for me as it sits right along my underwear line. It was tolerable if I was only riding every other day. It was not tolerable for multi-day events. During the ARHCR this saddle absolutely crushed me. It caused a line of saddle sores on each side of my bum on those pressure points.

However, I decided that maybe I could build up a tolerance in those areas. After a few more multi-day bikepacking events, the results were the same.

If it fit my body better, this would be a no-brainer. But, it just doesn't fit my body shape. It seems to work for a lot of other people. Hopefully, it will work for you.

The saddle held up very well after 3,000 miles. It shows no excessive signs of wear or tear.