Selle Italia

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.

Mountain trails and general use. I picked this saddle partly because of the sale price and because it looked very comfortable. It is very comfortable with Goldilocks padding and wide and flat under your butt. It also has a springy feel, perhaps the x-box works! My only criticism would be with the light cover being subject to easy damage. Whatever happened to good old leather??? I have leather saddles 25 years old and looking good. I expect this to last maybe 3 years. Not a good value. I would pay another $100 for a saddle with a leather cover. Ditto gloves. Can't beat leather; now you can't find leather.