Selle Italia

SLR Max Gel Flow Saddle

When you’re looking for a saddle, the choice has always been between low weight and comfort—no saddle offered both. Selle italia ushers in a new age with its SLR line of comfortable race saddles. The SLR Max Gel Flow saddle provides generous cushioning and a wide seating area, but makes very little sacrifice in the area of weight.

The Selle Italia SLR Max Gel Flow saddle can be easily recognized by the massive anatomic cutout across the top that relieves the rider’s soft tissue areas. The Max Gel Flow also uses plenty of padding—something that most race saddles can’t claim—to provide the rider with a comfortable perch. It’s easy to spot the guys using the SLR Max Gel Flow, too—just search the peloton for guys who aren’t in agony.

The Max Gel Flow starts with a nylon composite base. This base is reinforced with 10% carbon fiber to achieve the exact stiffness that Selle Italia was looking for. The saddle is stiff enough for efficient pedaling, but it also gives enough to comfortably conform to your body’s movements. The Vanox rails also allow a bit of flex to dampen road shock and absorb vibration. Finally, the Max Gel Flow comes in one generous width—145mm—for additional comfort.