"Yes dear", or, questions for Selle SMP users

[nuliajuk]

I agree SMPs are different and take some getting used to. Also agree the website is strange, but if you want to take the time, Steve Hogg explains a lot at http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/...ll-about-smps/. The women's versions are the same as men's with "feminine" embellishments added.

Thank you for the Steve Hogg link, he explains far better than the manufacturer what works for which person. I was surprised that he considers the Glider to be a mountain bike or upright flat bar bike saddle, but that explains a lot. The effective width is 110mm. My husband also has a Stratos, which is only 4mm narrower overall, but has an effective width nearly 17mm narrower. So, he's going to put that one on and we'll see how it goes.
I've been dutifully measuring my sit bones and choosing saddles based on that, but it seems it's only valid for very upright bikes, such as recumbents or those "pedal-forward" designs like Electra. Last week I borrowed one of the Specialized test saddles from a local shop, a 155mm Ruby, based on the recommendations of the Specialized chart for my sit-bone width, and had the same "catching" of the back of my right leg on the back of the saddle. I'm definitely fleshier on the right side.
This morning we did a ride just over one hour. A bit of pressure on the pubic bones on the left side, but I think that's because I'm fleshier on the right due to twisting over to that side to avoid soft tissue pressure for years on end. The Glider puts me in a centered position on the saddle which feels very different. One thing I'm noticing towards the end of the ride is that my upper body is more relaxed and less tired than normal. I'm more supported and don't have to use my arms as much.
I'm still hoping to compare notes with people who have SMPs. I know there are some on this forum because I did a search.