SMS mountain bike saddle from Ergon
With the new SMS lineup, Ergon is launching a saddle series designed for modern mountain bike geometries, offering a completely new relief concept for enhanced 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 designed for a more compact, upright riding position, helping to alleviate pressure, pain, and numbness in the seated contact areas. The Ergon SMS is a versatile saddle designed for all types of trail riders, including bikepackers, who seek added performance and comfort, whether riding a mountain bike or an e-MTB.
The SMS’s larger relief channel and evolved ergonomic contours improve pressure distribution across the saddle. The SMS saddle’s Y-shape and gently curved ergonomic surface improve rider mobility, pedaling dynamics, and overall comfort. The compact design, featuring a shortened, flat nose, provides more freedom of movement, offering significant relief and support when moving forward on steep climbs. The SMS is the perfect all-around saddle for trail riding and technical terrain.
More compact, more modern, more comfortable
- A wider, deeper relief channel reduces pressure in the perineal area.
- The new ergonomically contoured surface and Orthopedic Comfort Foam provide extra support for the sit bone area.
- Shortened nose and compact shape complement most riding positions
- SMS Sport uses robust TiNox XP rails with 1.5mm thick walls.
- SMS Comp utilizes lightweight TiNox SL rails with a 1.2mm wall thickness.
The result: More comfort, more control, and more fun on trails – without annoying pressure.
Features of the SMS
- New compact saddle design
- Application: All-Mountain/Trail, Enduro, Cross-Country/Marathon, Bikepacking, E-MTB
- Ideal for modern MTB geometries while reducing pressure, numbness, and pain
- Uncompromising ergonomics: new ergonomic shaping and larger relief channels for men and women improve pressure distribution and support in the sit bone area
- Enhanced side flank shaping improves pedaling dynamics, mobility, and comfort.
- Available in 2 sizes: S/M (sit bone spacing 9-12cm) and M/L (sit bone spacing 12-16+cm)
- Seat shell: Nylon Composite
- Rails
- SMS Sport: TiNox XP | rider weight limit: 265lbs
- SMS Comp: TiNox SL | rider weight limit 220lbs
- Surface: Microfiber
- Padding: Orthopedic Comfort Foam
- Pricing
- SMS Sport: €79.95, $94.95, £ tbd
- SMS Comp: €99.95, $114.95. £ tbd
- Men Models – available now
- Women Models – available 2026
- Made in Europe