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Antonio Soares
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: October 14, 2011
Strengths: Looks, weight.Weaknesses: Confort (lack of), Warranty (inexistent), Durability (minimum), very poor materials.Bottom Line: Apart from the fine looks, this is a lame product. The cushioning got compacted on the ischium (buttocks bone) with less than 6 months of light use. More than just being unconfortable, this changed the way I sit on the bike and eventually started to feel back pains. I tried to use the warranty but they provided lame excuses for not replacing the saddle. My opinion: the product sucks and they know it. Or they simply don't care about customers. This was my first, and certainly my LAST Selle Italia Saddle.
Favorite Ride: Romeiros
Price Paid:
$280.00
Purchased At: Fastrunner (Sao Paul
Similar Products Used: Selle San Marco Arami, Specialized Avatar, Fizik Aliante.
Bike Setup: Colnago EPS, Record, Fulcrum Racing Speed.
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dumalam
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 16, 2011
Strengths: Comfortable.Bottom Line: I got my SLR saddle with my bike a year and a half ago and have been very happy with it. I suppose I haven't though about it too much since, which means that it has been doing a good job and I haven't had any problems with it. Saddle are probably an individual, subjective issue, but I've found the SLR to be very comfortable, and so far, durable.
Bike Setup: Cervelo R3, Ultegra 6700, 3T Pro
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Kevin
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: May 10, 2011
Strengths: Comfy!! Even on rough roads, this saddle is very comfortable and has an excellent shape for any riding situation - climbing, hammering in the drops, or just ridingWeaknesses: Mine wore out faster than I thought it would and developed the dreaded slight cradle look where it dips a bit where most of my body weight was continuously placed. Eventually this lead to groin numbness and the need to replace. I hoped that this would have lasted longer based on the price.Bottom Line: I loved this saddle. It was like a gift from the gods to me. I rode 10,000km+ in one season on this saddle and felt amazing the whole way through. Not much numbness and pretty much zero saddle sores which is a difficult feat for hard and fast riding. It always felt comfortable, it was such a welcome relief finding an outstanding saddle!! Selle Italia really does a great job.
Favorite Ride: Warm and dry
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Bontrager saddles, Selle Italia Flite, San Marcos
Bike Setup: Trek Madone 6.9 pro
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Crusierman
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: February 5, 2011
Strengths: Light weight,fantastic looking. I don't feel like I have been on a saddle when I get off of it. No chafing, no numbness.Weaknesses: None in my opinion. My sit bones must just fit it right. I suspect most men's do. But not everybody. I've been riding bikes for over 45 years I miss my banana seat on my Huffy Slingshot 3.(yea right)Bottom Line: This is a GREAT saddle. I have read all of the reviews on this site of it and think that it just comes down to where your sit bones are located. You either LOVE it or HATE it or, if you want to be wishey washey (because you paid so much for it) its ok. This can be said for any saddle.
Favorite Ride: Any
Price Paid:
$129.00
Purchased At: Excel Sports
Similar Products Used: Specialized, Brooks,various no name.
Bike Setup: Steel Tig welded frame. 32C tires, Thomson Elite seatpost, DA 9 speed.
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centurionomega
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: February 5, 2011
Strengths: Very stiff. Very light. Aesthetically pleasing (if you are a minimalist).Weaknesses: Very stiff.Bottom Line: The Selle Italia SLR is unlike any bicycle saddle that I have ever had before.
After installing the first thing that I noticed was how incredibly stiff it is! The tone produced when tapping on it was reminiscent of a bongo. I immediately had thoughts of turning up at the hippy hill drum circle, having a go at setting the rhythm then getting bored and riding home.
Seriously, this is the most firm saddle that I have ever owned.
Initially, the saddle was uncomfortable. I felt like I was going to slip off the back. Granted, I got this saddle for my commuter bicycle, which not might be the best fit.
After a few days, and a few long rides, I really started to favor the SLR. There is a "sweet spot" for me. You can see it on the saddle. There is a bulge right before where your sit bones would be. I guess this tucks into my physiology down there somehow. Even though it is minimal in appearance, the area towards the nose of the saddle is wide and fitted for climbing.
Aesthetically, the SLR is great and spices up any bike to look like a super racer. Also, it is pretty light. I really can't notice though because I leave the house with full water bottles.
I have been using my ass in padded and unpadded shorts, as well as long pants for years. The SLR was an adjustment in saddle comfort at first, but I got used to it. I even have grown to enjoy its solid performance in the saddle department.
I have heard how some people are fussy about where they put their butts.
If you are not, and you want to join the scores of other riders who like it, I would buy an SLR.
Favorite Ride: my bike
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Selle Italia Flite Genuine Gel
Bike Setup: Center of bottom bracket to top of saddle (following the seat tube): 61.2cm. Distance from tip of saddle to center of bars: 60.5 cm. Saddle drop to center of bars: 11 cm.
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