Selle Italia

I recently upgraded to the Selle Italia SLR TM Superflow Saddle. The saddle's design provides excellent support and comfort, even on long rides. The Superflow cutout is a great feature that helps reduce pressure and discomfort.

The saddle's construction is top-notch, with high-quality materials that feel durable and long-lasting. I've noticed a significant reduction in numbness and discomfort, even after hours in the saddle.

Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed with the Selle Italia SLR TM Superflow Saddle. It's a great investment for any serious cyclist looking to upgrade their ride.

I switched to this saddle from the Specialized Mirror. Both saddles are short-nose saddles and have the over all same dimensions but the selle italia has a bigger cut out and the 'wings' transition further back. The Mirror is 'softer' and has a bit more give but the wings created issues as they transition further forward and made that saddle not as comfortable. The Selle italia is a bit more firm compared to other the Mirror which feels a bit more springy but I personally prefer the feel of the Selle Italia.

I also think that there is 10mm extra range of adjustment compared to the Mirror which is nice when it comes to the bike fit.

I like this saddle in general, but it's on the racy side and the 3D padding is quite thin. I found it a bit harsh for longer (5-7 hour) rides on bumpy terrain. For an hour race on smooth pavement, it'd be great.

It's very light, the quality is high, but I wouldn't buy it again for this price. I have a Specialized Romin 3D saddle that is vastly more comfy, and it's somewhat less expensive. Easier to find used than this one, for sure.

i have used SLR saddles for 15 years on every bike, but my favorite version was discontinued years ago and is now almost impossible to find even used. cutout saddles have always bothered me due to being able to feel the edges of the cutout. this saddle is the perfect shape, and while i can still tell there is a hole, it hasn't been a bother yet after a couple of test rides. I also appreciate the thicker padding now that i am older and the majority of my rides are mixed terrain. The price is higher than i'd prefer, so i'm not going to jump at putting one of these on all my bikes yet, but so far i am happy with the purchase.