There is so much documentation on the saddle it can be overwhelming.
I liked reading Steve Hogg’s take on it;
I also like all the information that road cycling academy did with it (Neil Stanbury)
Colby Pearce has some good info also;
The short version for me - I roll my pelvis very far forward, I always have and I guess and in turn this loads my IPR a lot and always has caused discomfort on my soft tissue. I hardly every use my ischial tuberosities when riding. It took me a long time to realize it, but that is just how I ride.
What the Avent Did - When @Pbase sent me the “Avent” it showed me for the first time ever that I needed a full cutout to relieve my IPR soft tissue and a shape to support how I move around the bike. It literally was like a switch for me from my Specialized Power Arc in terms of comfort.
The Issues with Avent - it was too wide and thick for me to use (also rather heavy) and was not the best choice for a rolled/low position. The Avent is great for a more upright rider.
What the Evo Did - The Evo was more narrow, had less padding and dropped a ton of weight. The evo allowed me to fully roll and naturally sit the way my body wants too.
My Setup - SMP recommends a saddle nose tilt from +10mm to -25mm from saddle back level. I currently run the saddle at -20mm. On the evo that means that the highest point of the nose sits roughly 1-1.5mm higher than the center (or around 80mm) point of the saddle.
