Selle SMP Dynamic carbon, Leather or Microtex?
Moderator: robbosmans
Hello all, I'm grabbing a Selle SMP Dynamic with carbon rails and whilst I usually go a white saddle I notice that the white version is microtex and the black is leather. I'm not too fussed to go with the black one, but I'd love to hear on anyone's experience regarding the durability/comfort etc of leather vs microtex? Thanks.
I put about 1000 miles on a black (leather) Dynamic and it looked just like it did when it came out of the package. Haven't used the microtex myself though I've seen some well used white SMP saddles that still look plenty white. They seem to hold up fairly well.
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I had one of the Glider models, a while back. The leather on the saddle was durable, but will eventually peel. It's bonded leather, meaning that it is glued to a plastic/vinyl backing. It will eventually peel up, unlike, say, a Brooks saddle, which is a true leather surface.
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Hi,
I have a dynamic (older one) on my mountain bike which was on the road bike until I changed frames. Now have a white microtex on the road bike.
OK black one looks great and has started to show the leather shine/wear - not really an issue and I'm not concerned that it will fall apart any time soon and I use Ranapur (essentially beeswax plus other goodies) to protect and keep the leather looking great.
The microtex one is still looking great and no concerns with it doesn't show any discolouration from black shorts. I had the same reservations before I bought the saddle but now no concerns.
This has nothing to do with the saddle covering but I will be getting the black one recovered by 'Busyman' cycles to match the white and purple I have on the bike (king purple hubs, brooks purple bar tape). This will probably be in white kangaroo leather with purple underneath and holes punched to expose the purple (look at his site for examples).
Good luck but you will have no problem with the microtex
Steve
I have a dynamic (older one) on my mountain bike which was on the road bike until I changed frames. Now have a white microtex on the road bike.
OK black one looks great and has started to show the leather shine/wear - not really an issue and I'm not concerned that it will fall apart any time soon and I use Ranapur (essentially beeswax plus other goodies) to protect and keep the leather looking great.
The microtex one is still looking great and no concerns with it doesn't show any discolouration from black shorts. I had the same reservations before I bought the saddle but now no concerns.
This has nothing to do with the saddle covering but I will be getting the black one recovered by 'Busyman' cycles to match the white and purple I have on the bike (king purple hubs, brooks purple bar tape). This will probably be in white kangaroo leather with purple underneath and holes punched to expose the purple (look at his site for examples).
Good luck but you will have no problem with the microtex
Steve
Hi Steve, I just had a look at Busyman, he is in Melbourne? very cool.
I ended up with the black leather as the importer didn't have the white and it was apparently "months" away, so I just grabbed the black, it made the choice for me!
I ended up with the black leather as the importer didn't have the white and it was apparently "months" away, so I just grabbed the black, it made the choice for me!
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Hi SP,
No problem.....when it wears or you really want white go to Busyman. When mine has been done (November on the waitlist) I'll post pictures
Steve
No problem.....when it wears or you really want white go to Busyman. When mine has been done (November on the waitlist) I'll post pictures
Steve
I have two SMP Dynamics. One white with carbon rails one black with steel.
The carbon rails are particular about the seatpost they go in with some not working. Two I know don't work are the 3T difflock ones and the Cervelo S5/S3 posts. the carbon compatible fitting doesn't work properly with SMP carbon rails.
My white one with carbon rails is for sale if you want for that reason. It want fit on my bikes!
As for appearance they both last well. The black one has done 15000 km and is still great. The white one has done about 5000 and looks great.
The carbon rails are particular about the seatpost they go in with some not working. Two I know don't work are the 3T difflock ones and the Cervelo S5/S3 posts. the carbon compatible fitting doesn't work properly with SMP carbon rails.
My white one with carbon rails is for sale if you want for that reason. It want fit on my bikes!
As for appearance they both last well. The black one has done 15000 km and is still great. The white one has done about 5000 and looks great.
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