The Selle Italia SLC Carbonio just oozes "sexy" right out of the package. The Carbon rails and leather cover combined with the space age design just talk to me. The center groove down the center is designed to do two things, it allows a certain amount of "flex" so when pedaling the seat doesn't chafe or rub but still provides support AND it relieves pressure on your perineum area. If you've ever experienced the pleasure of being "numb" down there for a few hours after a ride then you will know how important that is.

The downside of this saddle is that it wouldn't work for me personally. I have wide sit bones and the design of the SLC Carbon doesn't play well with wide sit bones, so for me personally it's a torture device but if you are blessed with narrow sit bones then the SLC Carbon gets RAVE reviews from all of my riding partners that have used it for any length of time. I'd be cautious if you're a "Clydesdale" meaning over 200lbs as the carbon rails and lightweight shell may not play nice. I am not aware of any weight restrictions from Selle Italia but holding it, just seems like you'd want to be careful.

So all of this said, depending on who you are then the Selle Italia SLC Carbon saddle could be the perfect choice for you. It's lightweight, sexy and comfortable to ride as long as your anatomy matches. Men tend to have narrower sit bones than women so as long as you are down in the 143 or narrower club then you should be fine. I'm jealous as I really dig this saddle.

In fact, an experienced cyclist will know that a minimal amount of padding, combined with a great design is the real answer to comfort. The Selle Italia SLK Gel has that. The independent rear design allows a very high level of "flex" to the wings and allows the saddle to conform to you, rather than you conform to the saddle. The wings flex as you pedal but still provide support and the gel cushion is just right. Not too hard and not too soft.

Combine all this with a well designed anatomical cutout and you have a winner. My wife has ridden this saddle on her Bianchi for a couple of years and she's a big fan of this saddle and won't use anything else now. The ladies version of the SLK has different geometry than the men's version, it measures 145mm wide and 265mm long as opposed to the normal 135mm by 278. If you're looking for a comfortable and sexy bike saddle with a long heritage of cycling in it's bloodline, then give the Selle Italia SLC Gel seat a look.

The Selle Italia SLK would be an ideal choice for the performance oriented rider seeking a lightweight, comfortable saddle that will allow all day riding AND be considered a high performance saddle. If you are looking for a stylish and timeless classic that will provide both a lightweight AND comfortable ride then the Selle Italia SLK should fit the bill nicely. It comes in two versions, mens and a female specific geometry that is called the "Lady" for your comfort.

The Selle Italia SLR would be an ideal choice for the performance oriented rider seeking a lightweight, comfortable saddle that will allow all day riding AND be considered high performance. You should note that it only comes in one width (130 mm) however so depending on your sit bones it may or may not be the saddle for you. If you are unclear on how wide your sit bones are then it is very easy, check out how to select the right bicycle seat before making a purchase.

The Selle Italia SLR saddle has become a legend in the bicycle industry in record time. The Selle Italia enjoys an immense amount of popularity amongst the crowd that prefers a minimalist saddle for their style of riding. Super lightweight and slender, this saddle is not for everyone.

The Selle Italia SLR is available in a number of different configurations, styles, rail models etc but the basic foundation of all of them are very similar in geometry but vary slightly on seating material, rail construction and pattern design. The SLR offers a carbon composite shell, titanium or carbon rails depending on the model which allows you a few choices to find the perfect Selle Italia SLR saddle for you.

The Selle Italia SLR would be an ideal choice for the performance oriented rider seeking a lightweight, comfortable saddle that will allow all day riding AND be considered high performance. You should note that it only comes in one width (130 mm) however so depending on your sit bones it may or may not be the saddle for you.

The Selle Italia Flite would be an ideal choice for the performance oriented rider seeking a lightweight, comfortable saddle that will allow all day riding AND be considered high performance. You should note that it only comes in one width (130 mm) however so depending on your sit bones it may or may not be the saddle for you. If you are unclear on how wide your sit bones are then it is very easy, check out how to select the right bicycle seat before making a purchase.

If you are looking for a stylish yet timeless classic that will provide both a lightweight AND comfortable ride then the Selle Italia should fit the bill nicely. My only caution is to make sure you are built for a 130 mm wide seat. If your sit bones aren't happy, then YOU won't be happy. Believe it.

The Selle Italia Flite would be a great choice for the performance oriented rider who needs a lightweight, comfortable saddle that will allow all day riding yet would still be considered high performance. Something of note though is that only comes in one width (130 mm) so depending on your sit bones it may or may not be the saddle for you. If you are unclear on how wide your sit bones are then it is very easy, check out how to select the right bicycle seat before making a purchase.

This saddle is a great choice IF you have the right anatomy for it, if you don't then it will be a butt burn like you wouldn't think was possible. Lightweight AND comfortable, the Selle Italia Flite is a great choice for the right cyclist. We only rated it a 3 because of the lack of options for other riders, so take that rating with a grain of salt. This would score much higher if we all had 130mm sit bones, but we don't.

Blessed with the same great construction and rich cycling heritage that Selle Italia saddles are famous for, the Max Flite brings a wider 150mm geometry that accomodates a much larger group of riders than the tiny little butt wedge Flite model. The differentiated thickness padding does a great job at relieving hot spots and the anatomical depression keeps the pressure of your groin, which I think we can all agree is a good thing.

The Selle Italia Max Flite team model is a great all around choice for a performance oriented or weekend warrior type rider that wants quality, tradition, style and function all in one hot looking package.

The Selle Italia Max Flite would be an ideal choice for the performance oriented rider seeking a lightweight, comfortable saddle that will allow all day riding AND be considered high performance. The ideal rider would be one that requires a slightly wider geometry than is provided by the Selle Italia Flite. If this is you, then give the Selle Italia Max Flite a good look. It offers all of the heritage, craftsmanship and tradition that the regular Flite series offers, but with a slightly wider seating area.

If you are not sure which type of saddle would be best for your geometry then you can read more about how to select the right bicycle seat before making a purchase. In most cases, if the Flite is too narrow then the Max-Flite should be perfect. I have stated many times that I am a big fan of the Selle Italia saddles and I suffer from some wide sit bones, so the Max Flite is a perfect choice for me with it's 150mm wide seating area.

The Selle Italia Diva features gel inserts for comfort, Vanox seat rails for weight savings, leather seat cover for durability and high quality construction all around. If you are looking for a stylish yet timeless classic that will provide both a lightweight AND comfortable ride then the Selle Italia Diva should fit the bill nicely.

Available in Black and White colors.