Volution of the Saddle

2017 AN ITALIAN STORY RICH IN TRADITIONS 1947 2004 2005 Selle SMP was founded: Schiavon Martino SMP4BIKE: the revolution of the saddle The recognition of the international scientific Padova community The Journal of Sexual Medicine published the results of a study conducted by prestigious medical team: the scientific world officially recognized Selle SMP's superiority in promoting In a loft in downtown Padua, Martino Schiavon cyclists' health and well- began a story full of tenacity, spirit of initiative being. 4 international patents accompanied the and courage, bolstered by the strength of his own ideas. presentation of Pro, the first model of the SMP4BIKE saddles. Selle SMP's DESIGNED ON 2006 YOUR BODY philosophy was a trailblazer in the Thanks Martino! 1970 – 1999 revolutionary concept of bicycle saddles. The industrialisation years In 1979, the company moved to its new headquarters in Casalserugo. In 1995, production reached 5 million saddles and the internal R&D laboratory was constructed. 2000 Tenaciously Italian Selle SMP, convinced that local productive fabric should not be deprived of the experience and skills gained through years of work and sacrifice, decided to continue production in Casalserugo to compete on the Made in Italy innovation and quality level. 2 - Selle SMP Tourism 2017 AN ITALIAN STORY RICH IN TRADITIONS July 22, 2006, 60 years after starting the Selle SMP business, we lost Martino . Over the 2010 2014 years, the "helm" of the company had been Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta The SMP4BIKE Triathlon line was created taken over by his sons Franco and Maurizio but Martino remained President and showed up to work daily until his dying day. The SMP4BIKE Tourism line was introduced The SMP4BIKE Triathlon, saddle line designed to meet the triathlete's specific needs, enters into production. TODAY Selle SMP participated in the world's three most 70 years of worldwide success important multi-stage races. Selle SMP introduced the first new Tourism city and touring line models. 2013 Product Design Award The SMP4BIKE line models awarded Gel technology for SMP4BIKE Tourism the prestigious Eurobike Product Design Award. 2007 The Carbon era Selle SMP revolutionized the bicycle saddle concept, becoming an icon for technology and Selle SMP developed an innovative saddle innovation. production system with a self-modeling Gel Today, it sells its products in over 65 countries Introducing Carbon: the first carbon model insert, guaranteeing a level of comfort never and is the world leading producer of high range manufactured by Selle SMP seen before! ergonomic saddles. Selle SMP Tourism 2017 - 3 PROUDLY 100% MADE IN ITALY 4 - Selle SMP Tourism 2017 PROUDLY 100% MADE IN ITALY “All materials used to produce our saddles are 100% CERTIFICATO N. 14856/06/S CERTIFICATE No. Italian and each single saddle is manifactured, checked SI CERTIFICA CHE IL SISTEMA DI GESTIONE PER LA QUALITÀ DI IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF and packaged at our Casalserugo headquarters in the SELLE SMP S.A.S. DI MAURIZIO SCHIAVON province of Padua. VIA EINSTEIN, 5 35020 CASALSERUGO (PD) ITALIA Per informazioni sulla validità NELLE SEGUENTI UNITÀ OPERATIVE / IN THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONAL UNITS del certificato, visitare il sito www.rina.org For information concerning validity of the certificate, you We personally define and test material and production can visit the site VIA EINSTEIN, 5 35020 CASALSERUGO (PD) ITALIA www.rina.org Riferirsi al Manuale della Qualità process quality. per i dettagli delle esclusioni ai requisiti della norma È CONFORME ALLA NORMA / IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD Reference is to be made to the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Manual for details regarding the exemptions from the requirements of the standard Talented local craftsmen work for us to manage PER I SEGUENTI CAMPI DI ATTIVITÀ / FOR THE FOLLOWING FIELD(S) OF ACTIVITIES EA:22 processes that require specific experience and skills. PROGETTAZIONE E PRODUZIONE DI SELLE PER BICICLETTA INTEGRALMENTE REALIZZATE IN ITALIA; PRODUZIONE DI COMPONENTI IN POLIURETANO ESPANSO SU CAROSELLI PER COLATA. This is how Selle SMP has ensured to have each saddle DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF BICYCLE SADDLES FULLY MADE IN ITALY; PRODUCTION OF POLYURETHANE FOAM COMPONENTS BY FLOW CAROUSELS. fully manufactured in Padua, in the Veneto region in Italy, for over seventy years”. La validità del presente certificato è subordinata a sorveglianza periodica annuale / semestrale ed al riesame completo del sistema di gestione con periodicità triennale The validity of this certificate is dependent on an annual / six monthly audit and on a complete review, every three years, of the management system L'uso e la validità del presente certificato sono soggetti al rispetto del documento RINA: Regolamento per la Certificazione di Sistemi di Gestione per la Qualità The use and validity of this certificate are subject to compliance with the RINA document : Rules for the certification of Quality Management Systems Prima emissione Ing. Michele Francioni First Issue 07.07.2006 (Chief Executive Officer) CISQ è la Federazione Italiana di Emissione corrente Organismi di Certificazione dei Current Issue 03.07.2015 sistemi di gestione aziendale Data scadenza CISQ is the Italian Expiry Date 02.07.2018 Federation of management RINA Services S.p.A. system Certification Bodies Via Corsica 12 - 16128 Genova Italy SGQ N° 002 A SSI N° 001 G SGA N° 002 D DAP N° 001 H PRD N° 002 B PRS N° 066 C SCR N° 003 F LAB N° 0832 SGE N° 008 M Membro degli Accordi di Mutuo Riconoscimento EA, IAF e ILAC Signatory of EA, IAF and ILAC Mutual Recognition Agreements Selle SMP Tourism 2017 - 5 DESIGNED ON YOUR BODY Perineum: the most critical zone! 4 international patents There are multiple perineal pathologies and Developed in association with problems that afflict cyclists, both men and a medical team of urologists and andrologists* women. • External genitalia (penis, testicles, vulva) Genital numbness is probably the most common symptoms suffered by cyclists and is caused by perineum zone compression. Ulcerations and lymphoedema of the vaginal labia are rather frequent in women cyclists. Erectile dysfunction is a potential evolution of genital numbness. Testicular cysts and cancer: due to repeated micro traumas. Reduced fertility caused by increased scrotum temperature. • Prostate, bladder and urinary tract Prostatitis: caused by prolonged compression and traumas Blood in the urine: directly associated with cycling activity. Urination difficulties • Nervous and vascular perineum structures Vascular and nerve lesions: veins, arteries and nerves could be damaged by prolonged contact between the saddle and perineum. Chronic perineum pain. Anorgasmia. 6 - Selle SMP Tourism 2017 DESIGNED ON YOUR BODY SMP4BIKE is the solution ♁ Scientific results ♂ Oxygen in the blood +83% Traditional saddle The results obtained by researchers demonstrate that SMP4BIKE saddles guarantee optimal genitalia blood flow and are now the best solution on the market to achieve the Highest performance with the greatest health Support area Pressure relief benefits!! area It is the result of in-depth ergonomics studies. It Distributed along the whole Development of a New Geometric Bicycle supports the cyclist's weight length of the saddle, from the Saddle for the Maintenance of Genital –Perineal precisely distributing it rear to the tip. Whatever the over pelvic bones (ischial Vascular Perfusion cyclist's position, it prevents The Journal of Sexual Medicine, tuberosities) and buttocks. delicate perineal structure July 2005 It protects the coccyx from compression, avoiding vein bruises and shocks caused by and capillary vessel occlusion * G. Breda, MD - N. Piazza, MD - A.Caruso, MD: Department of the roughness of the terrain. and the chance of nerve injury. Urology, S. Bassiano Hospital, Bassano del Grappa (VI), Italy; V. Bernardi, MD: Department of Urology, SS. Giovanni and Paolo Hospital, Venice, Italy; E. Lunardon, MD: Department of Anaesthesia, S. Bassiano Hospital, Bassano del Grappa (VI), Italy. Selle SMP Tourism 2017 - 7 THE REVOLUTION OF THE SADDLE Support area Central channel P patented ergonomic design P maximum pelvis support and stabilization P reduced articular instability P greater push on pedals P less energy wasted Rear depression P ergonomic design to protect the coccyx 8 - Selle SMP Tourism 2017 THE REVOLUTION OF THE SADDLE "Eagle beak" P patented ergonomic design tip P no compression in the perineal and prostate areas P no genital numbness and tingling P nerve and vascular structure protection P full blood flow P higher muscular fluidity and power P greater genital area ventilation P patented ergonomic design P greater comfort in low position P maximum freedom to shift the body forward towards the tip of the saddle P no genital compression Seat tube P patented design P maximum adjustment range P high lateral stability P higher resistance P best shock absorption Selle SMP Tourism 2017 - 9 A UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY SMPVACUUMTECH All SMP4BIKE Tourism range saddles are made with an innovative production process conceived in the SMP laboratories to apply padding and cover without the necessity of using adhesives or mechanical fasteners. All this translates into superior comfort, thanks to the softer and flatter surfaces and longer product life. Available color range per model Model black white brown MB red yellow green IT green light blue blue MARTINTOURINGGel MARTINTOURING MARTINFITNESS TRKMEDIUMGel TRKLARGEGel TRKMEDIUM TRKLARGE EXTRAGel HYBRIDGel

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