Selle Italia

i have used SLR saddles for 15 years on every bike, but my favorite version was discontinued years ago and is now almost impossible to find even used. cutout saddles have always bothered me due to being able to feel the edges of the cutout. this saddle is the perfect shape, and while i can still tell there is a hole, it hasn't been a bother yet after a couple of test rides. I also appreciate the thicker padding now that i am older and the majority of my rides are mixed terrain. The price is higher than i'd prefer, so i'm not going to jump at putting one of these on all my bikes yet, but so far i am happy with the purchase.

Mountain trails and general use. I picked this saddle partly because of the sale price and because it looked very comfortable. It is very comfortable with Goldilocks padding and wide and flat under your butt. It also has a springy feel, perhaps the x-box works! My only criticism would be with the light cover being subject to easy damage. Whatever happened to good old leather??? I have leather saddles 25 years old and looking good. I expect this to last maybe 3 years. Not a good value. I would pay another $100 for a saddle with a leather cover. Ditto gloves. Can't beat leather; now you can't find leather.

As a multi-decade avid cyclist, I have been through far too many pairs of cycling shoes and cycling saddles trying to find that magic 'perfect' product. The Selle Italia SLR Boost 3D TI 316 Superflow Saddle is the perfect saddle for me, my search is done.

This saddle combines the very best qualities of what a saddle should be. For me, those qualities are 1) a generous and effective cut-out, 2) a saddle shape at the point where the leading part of the saddle meets the legs during pedaling, and 3) the perfect amount of cushioning.

Many top-level bike fitters online sing the praises of this saddle and having put in over 1,000 miles on the saddle, I am in complete agreement, this saddle delivers everything I need. When I can consistently put in 3-4 hour days and not once ever even think about the saddle, to me that means that I have found the perfect saddle for me.

My only slight negative for the product is that with the newer 3D technology, this saddle is at a higher price point. Given that, if I was asked if I would pay this price and I could be sure that the product was perfect, I would always answer "Yes". The good news is the saddle is available at multiple price levels if the 3D technology is not something that you need.

Unfortunately, the perfect saddle for a particular rider is extremely specific to the individual rider. While this is my perfect saddle, it may not be the perfect saddle for every rider. What I can confidently say is that while every rider is unique, this saddle has the general qualities that will be what many riders are looking for.

size: S3 (130mm)

weight as measured: 210g

used with Assos Mille GTO bib shorts

time of use: about 37 hours indoor and outdoor combined

I've used several saddles on several road and mountain bikes. Even though this model is intended for racing it's still the most comfortable I've ever used. I started using the endurance-oriented Assos bibs for about a year before I got this and found an improvement in comfort and then got more improvement with this saddle. The combination of this race saddle with the endurance shorts works well for me. I can clearly feel how the race cut profile minimizes restriction of leg movement. A modern touring model using the same 3D technology like Selle's new Novus Boost Evo 3D might be more comfortable for some. I like this lighter, more compact one for now.

I occasionally get out of the saddle for relief but this is the first one I didn't have to fight with all day.

The surface has a high level of friction. If you demand ease of fore-aft body movement that could be an issue.

The open structure provides great ventilation. Cleaning it might be an issue. You'd have to be careful not to spill your sports drink or your spumoni on it. Otherwise a great saddle.