The Selle Italia Max Flite saddle is designed to be a super comfortable version of the Flite. The regular Flite is on the narrow side and can limit the number of riders that are able to enjoy this type of minimalist saddle. The Max-Flite is designed to fill that void with a wider sit bone seating area that will open up the Selle Italia Flite heritage to many more riders.
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.
Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow Classic Vanox Saddle Black SA5262B Gel Flow models have inserts in silicone gel with differentiated thickness around center cut-out . Classic has the shape of the original Flite. Real Leather Cover !
Color: Black
Rail: Tubular Vanox Clamp
Style: Std Rails
Length: 275 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight: 220g
Style: Men's
Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow Classic Vanox Saddle Black SA5262B
Classic has the shape of the original Flite.
Real Leather Cover !
Gel Flow models have inserts in silicone gel with differentiated thickness around center cut-out.
Cushy race seat!
Review Date: February 1, 2009
Reviewer: Dream, St Louis Mo
If your bum hurts and you're a big guy rider, this is a great solution. Selle Italia is a top notch brand and the bike supply retailer shipped quickly.
Cushy and Comfortable
Review Date: July 12, 2009
Reviewer: Gregg M. Ruhren, Randolph, NJ, USA
This seat is definitely designed for the bigger butt people in the Road Bike world. I weigh 260lbs. (very built though with a big butt) and this is very cushioning. The slit in the middle is very helpful to relieving pressure on the "softer tissue" area of your underside. I am talking from a lot of experience with having an open sore be caused due to rubbing and heat. sure it is expensive but for the cost it is definitely worth the money. Ad the biggest plus i believe is the fact that it still keeps the smaller design and profile of a Road Bike seat without the cumbersome size usually associated with the more cushioning seats. Would recommend this to anybody who needs the cushion but doesn't want to sacrifice size or too much weight.
saddle too big--poor shipping by dealer
Review Date: August 31, 2009
Reviewer: J. SCHOENBORN, San Francisco, CA
I mistakingly ordered this saddle instead of the Gel Flite regular. Far too big for my little bottom, so I had to return it. Problem was that the original got lost in the mail, taking over three weeks to arrive. During which a second one has been shipped, and is yet to show up (two weeks ago). I am still waiting for the second to appear to return them both. I'll never buy from this site again. The service was very slow--would never find such terrible service at any other retailer.
Cushy race seat!
US $119.95
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