Bike Setup: Time RXR Ulteam with DA7900
Time VXR Proteam with DA7800
Serotta Legend Ti with DA7800
Summary: I've been a SLR Ti saddle user for many years and I found the saddle quite comfortable. I also use the Fizik Arione and Aliante saddle as well and found them quite comfy as well. In short, most of the saddles work for me.
That was then, now at 180lbs and not consistently riding, I get little discomfort and my boys would go slightly numb when I ride in the drop.
In fact, it gets worse as the ride goes on since I live in the drop of the handlebar. I figure I try out the SLR Kit Carbonis Flow. WOW!!! What a difference it made!!! It is so comfy that I can stay in the drop most of the ride and have no issues at all. It also solve one of the short comings of the SLR. The SLR leather cover doesn't hold up well and it gets really dirt fast (I have a white one). Once it gets stained, it's almost impossible to take it off. The SLR Kit Carbonio Flow's cover is made out of the Lorica material and the dirt comes off with a swipe of a wet towel. Overall, I'm extremly happy with the purchase. One thing you should know is that the rail angle is different than SLR TI.
I took my SLR TI off and instlled the SLR KIT CF and found the saddle to be pointing down at a drastic angle. I thought that was kind of strange.....
Overall, it's light, comfortable and the cover seems durable. One other good thing is that you can sell it on eBay at the good price if it doesn't accommodate your behind. Bit expensive but I give it two thumbs up!
Strengths: Light, comfy, re-sale value and durability (?)
Weaknesses: Wish it offers a model with Ti rail. Bit pricey.
Similar Products Used: SLR, Aliante and Arione.
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Summary: fantastic saddle....have only used for a few hundred klms but 2 rides was all i needed to be convinced. I will echo other reviewers comments on the surprising comfort level given the look of it and the weight. Very happy with the purchase though i paid too much for it (USD 250)
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Summary: This is a very light, wonderfully constructed seat. It just didn't fit me. All the weight was placed directly on my sit bones, causing painfull pressure point. I guess I need something with better distribution. I bought this based on the reviews here, but you should all know that saddles are a personal thing. What works for some people might not work for others. You should really ignore reviews or you're waste your money like me. I'm giving this 4/5 because it really is a quality product.
Strengths: Light, strong, sexy,quality
Weaknesses: Didn't fit me. Sad, because it's such a great looking seat.
Similar Products Used: Specialized, skye.
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Summary: You would never think that this beautiful but skinny and hard looking thing would ever be comfortable. However as soon as you butt is on it just seems to melt away and you don’t feel it at all no matter how long the ride. No numbness to date so the cut out is working well.
Strengths: Surprisingly comfortable, beautiful, light, does not press your bits.
Weaknesses: None so far
Similar Products Used: Fizik Arione
Selle SMP Strike PRO
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Bike Setup: Scott Addict R4
Campagnolo Record
Zero Gravity Ti brakes
Deda Newton shallow drop bars
Ritchey carbon seat post
Ritchey WCS 4Axis stem
Look Keo Carbon Ti pedals
Zipp 404 Tubulars
Summary: I speced this saddle out on my new bike and I couldn't be happier. Going from the Specialized Toupe - which was the most comfortable saddle until now - the Selle is amazingly comfortable and supportive and even more so than the Specialized.
The anatomic cut-out is spot on as far as location and I haven't had the issue with skin getting pinched or pressed against the cut-out like I did on the Specialized.
The shell of the Selle Italia is stiffer and would appear to be more durable over time. Also, the carbon rails should resist any bending whereas the titanium rails on my Specialized were bent and the saddle was higher on the left side.
I positioned my saddle level from front to back and haven't had any issues, especially grinding it out while in the drops.
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