Single testFlite saddle from Selle Italia

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 · 28.12.2012

Single test: Flite saddle from Selle ItaliaPhoto: Philipp Schieder
The third Flite generation in the Selle Italia saddle range
The third Flite generation is flatter, wider at the back and straighter than its predecessor. In the practical test, the saddle was not uncomfortable, whereby the impression is probably mainly due to the flexible cover and the elastic frame made of titanium tubing, for which the Flite is known.

The padding is rather sparse. The saddle is available for conventional and monolink seat posts, both with and without a hole in the seat. At the same time as the new edition of the classic saddle, Selle Italia is introducing IDmatch, a new system designed to guide you to the right saddle in several steps: Trained dealers determine the distance between the
Trained dealers determine the distance between the so-called large rolling hills, i.e. the lateral protrusions on the thigh bones, as well as the thigh circumference and the ability of the pelvis to rotate. By comparing these with general parameters such as height, weight, gender and bicycle type, the customer is assigned to one of six saddle categories into which the Italian manufacturer has categorised its saddles. The customer can then choose from several saddle models in each category.

PLUS High level of comfort thanks to flexible saddle cover
MINUS none

Reference/Info www.selleitalia.com
Price 120 Euro
Weight 220 grammes

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