Selle Italia

I've been hunting for a new saddle after deciding that the longer nose Ergon was just too long and causing a bit too much of the tingles in my nether regions. Decided to try this based on other reviews and some in home pelvic rotation testing and the tingles were definitely gone even after 135 miles. I tend to stay fairly static on the saddle for longer rides and the waved shape definitely helps me keep a consistent position. I might try a flatter SLR but the Novus is likely the new starting point for comparisons.

I'm using the Selle Italia Flite Boost Gravel Superflow on my road/gravel hybrid bike. It usually takes a

few rides for me to adapt to a new saddle. I was riding with a Fizik gravel saddle prior to this. The Selle Italia is considered to be a "flat" saddle versus the slightly curved "sweep" of the Fizik saddle. It feels very good on smooth and rough terrain. Saddle choice is a very personal thing based on an individual's physical anatomy. The quality of construction and finish of the Selle Italia Flite Boost is excellent. I can recommend it if a flat saddle configuration is what you're after.

I needed to replace my saddle due to a minor fall. I had a saddle fit previously and knew I needed a flat configuration. I also decided to 'invest' in a really good saddle. I purchased this because of 1) great sale price 2) Sella's reputation and 3) a friend's experience.

I found the padding on the Flite Boost is supportive and comfortable. The nose isshorter than I was used to, so I don't hook the crotch of my bibs when I sit back in the saddle. I don't seem to slide forward in the saddle either. My butt is comfortable after 40-45 mile rides, and while I was a bit sore after a metric century, it was much less than before. While the cover is plastic, it appears to be a durable good quality material that may actually be tough to scrape. I like it well enough that I'm waiting for the next sale to get the gravel version for my gravel bike, despite the cost.

I was looking for a saddle with prominent cutout for an aggresive fit. Never having ridden a Selle Italia since the old Flite model (which I could NOT use for any duration, but dang, did it look cool!), it was a bit of a gamble. Pressure mapping shows high pressure under my sit bones, but it's even, and comfortable, and I have no complaints about the saddle in use. Yes, it is expensive, but it has a premium look and feel, and kind of the mid point in pricing now.