Selle ItaliaMax Flite Gel Flow Saddle(Return to Product Page)

I like to get a workout on my way to and from work, so I was looking for something that is performance oriented but comfortable even without a pair of padded shorts. This is my third saddle in 3 weeks. First was the Selle SMP, the $XX version. Too much padding, a little too wide and just felt weird. Next was the Brooks Cambium 15 with cutout. Nice saddle if I was wearing padded shorts but killed my sit bones without a pad. Wanted to like it but not the right choice for my daily commute. Was looking for something for my Bianchi Volpe to replace the stock saddle after my first 700 miles of riding the bike. Wanted something I could ride 15-20 miles daily without needing padded shorts. After my first 50 miles or so I'm very pleased. Definitely recommend.

This saddle just works for me. I tried several other saddles when I got a new bike, but eventually came back to this saddle. I had one on my old bike and liked it. It does have a little flex to it which may be why it works so well for me.

I bought this saddle as an upgrade for my stock Giant. It performed well on the rides since I installed it. Those rides included a 75 miler. I know saddles work or not depending on how compatible their shape fits specific body types. This one works well for me.

I purchased this product to replace a Fizik Aliante R7. The Fizik, for me, was extremely firm and too narrow for me. After changing out to the Max Flite Gel Flow, I immediately noticed an increase in comfort and road dampening. When I did a little more aggressive riding and cranked up my output, the saddle felt really good without robbing me of any power output. While this saddle was a very good upgrade for me, unfortunately, it is still a bit narrow for my sit bones. As my quest continues, I will consider other Selle Italia products, or other products with this type of cushion and support. This product was of excellent quality and craftsmanship and I would highly recommend it, if it fits your body!!!

I tried different saddles for several years hunting for one that was comfortable. The Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow finally satisfied my needs. It is comfortable even on century rides and multi-day tours. I have this saddle on four different bikes and I ride a total of 10K miles per year.

Had it for about 6 years. Looks better with age and wear. I love it!

I use the seat to trail ride. Seat is soft but not squishy. The frame has some bounce to help with bumps. The downward curl in the front add to the comfort. Used riding 250 miles of trails so far. Quality seems great and looks good on my bike.