The Selle Italia SLK saddle has a unique shell design that might give you pause at first glance but it is a real performer in the Selle Italia lineup. The independent rear setup design allows a higher level of flex than normal for the rear wings. This provides a very accomodating ride that still supports your sit bones but doesn't work against your body geometry. The Selle Italia SLK enjoys an immense amount of popularity amongst the crowd that prefers a minimalist style saddle for their style of riding but yet still needs a female specific geometry. The Selle Italia is a lightweight, high performance saddle and should serve you well.
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.
Self shaping padding, anatomic cutout, and independent rear end make this a very comfortable saddle for your on and off-road adventures.
Center cutout extends to back of saddle
Self shaping padding and anatomic cutout
Independent rear end make this a very comfortable saddle
Ahhhhhh, finally a good saddle
Review Date: March 10, 2010
Reviewer: Allan, Bay Area, CA
I previously had the old (non-GelFlow) SLK saddle, and I loved it. It was one of the only saddles I've owned that I could ride all day without experiencing any discomfort. I initially replaced my old SLK with the very lightweight SLR, but it's not a split saddle design, and was very uncomfortable for me.
I bought this one and it's been night and day. This saddle is as comfortable, if not more so, than my old SLK. I actually had to replace the old one because after so many miles of riding, the leather had started to wear off the sides of the saddle, which in turn started shredding my shorts.
This saddle is not the lightest saddle, about 100g heavier than the SLR. For the money, I would have liked to get a bit lighter weight. Also, I'm not sure I like the stitching on the outside of the saddle. It appears the "gel" pocket is stitched in place with stitches around the perimeter of the saddle. Unfortunately, some of the stitching wraps around the side of the saddle, right where my legs rub the side of the saddle with each pedal stroke. I'm afraid of shredding my shorts again, so we'll have to see how this works out. If my shorts develop holes, I may have to alter my review.
But, for now, comfort rules out and I really like how comfortable it is. If there are no issues with my shorts developing rips in them, then it's a perfect saddle to me.
Ahhhhhh, finally a good saddle
US $98.00
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