Comments on: Selle Italia SLR Super Flow 145 Saddle Review

By: JSatch

JSatch — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:49:01 +0000

…….just beware of puddles and stream crossings.

i’ve been riding a selle smp for medical issues and love it. looks like the selle italia super flow can offer up some competition for the less pressure on the delicate nerves and vessels in the perineum.

in the long run, it’s not all about a few grams of weight

By: Jared13

Jared13 — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:01:01 +0000

From the side: That’s one sharp looking saddle.

From the top: That’s one interesting looking saddle!

I like the extra ventilation, but not for $300. I’d rather use the one that came with the bike and use the $300 for a dropper post…granted, I also can’t afford two SWEET bikes like the V10 and the Nomad Carbon. Consider me jealous!

By: oneeyeredeye

oneeyeredeye — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:37:02 +0000

forte pro sl cutout saddle 220 grams 49.99 one of the most comfortable saddles i have owned. got one on the road bike as well. you will never notice an extra 40 grams(1/8 lb) not even noticable in rotational wgt. i’ll stick with 250.00 less saddle.

By: mtbgreg1

mtbgreg1 — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:16:02 +0000

LOL schwim for the win! I’ve gotta agree: if this purchase was about weight…. really? But if it’s about comfort, then MAYBE someone could think about dropping 300 bones. But even then, there are a lot of comfortable saddles for a lot less money.

By: schwim

schwim — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:07:45 +0000

Hehe, $300? I’ll just eat one less cheeseburger and call it even.

By: element22

element22 — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:24:11 +0000

Well right below where it has that carbon cover (SLR Superflow) the elastomer sits between the rails and saddle form. That allows a bit more flex in the saddle form. You would think that because there is a rather large hole there would be a great reduction in weight, but that is not the case. The edges of the hole have to be reenforced, to take up the lack of material that would otherwise been supporting the riders mass. Add to that the extra work to attach the leather to the hole opening. SO the net result is what we have there…A reduction, but not as much as you would hope for. The opening is good for ventilation and adds a bit more overall flex ( a good thing).

By: jeff

jeff — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:27:41 +0000

I’ve been riding the Selle Italia SLR XC Flow for almost 3 years now and it’s still my favorite. The cover has held up well and the rails are still super tight.

I’m a little surprised at the weight on the Super Flow compared to my XC Flow… officially 15 grams heavier. I would think with the extra-wide cutout and the titanium rails (!) the Super Flow would be even lighter but I guess the 145mm width and the elastomer puts it over the edge. How does the elastomer feel on the trail–can you tell a difference b/w this saddle and a saddle without one?