I have used this saddle on three different bikes for over 21,000 miles. I wore one out. its a little soft but that works on my commutes so I don't have to wear padded shorts. but in the last few weeks my inner thigh muscles where they have rubbed this whole time on the seat decided to start complaining. I knew the seat is too wide but I need a saddle that is flat end to end as I need a little up tilt to keep from feeling like I am falling forward. I needed it side to side as I just had my sit bones measured and they are only about 135 to 145 wide. I have been looking at saddles for a few years but end to end flatness is almost impossible to find. I finally found this specialized sallee. its not perfectly flat but its closer then anything else. they had one flatter but it was a carbon fiber one for 250.00 but it was even harder.. this guy hurts my sit bones but I hope they will get used to it. I may not be able to ride without padded shorts on my commutes but I am hoping. Now I know my width most seats are too wide and I feel like I am sitting on a rod on the more padded seats as I sink into the center. anyone else have things change? This is not a cheap fix either I need two saddles at 140 each
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I think that most of us notice these changes as we age or our fitness changes.
I rode Selle Italia Flite saddles for many years, but I switched to Fizik saddles a few years ago. I ride the Aliante, (saddle for a “bull” or rider that has limited movement). I love the saddle and never think about it while riding, (as it should be). Fizik has a good selection of well made saddles designed around mobility, application and budget.
Some manufacturers even have demo programs, (I know that Selle Italia, Fizik and Specialized all have or had a program.
A good bike fitter can be money well spent. It saves a lot of money and time by buying right the first time. I treated my wife to a professional fitting some years back and it was a very good investment as well as educational.
I like a saddle that is upturned in the back with a level nose. Saddles are very personal and very important and what works for one will not work for another.
I’ve never used one to the point of having it break down much, but others might think that is was just getting broken in.
My Fizik Aliante
My Selle Flite Gel Flow, (I still ride that saddle on that bike).
I do prefer the ride quality of Titanium rails. Both saddles are Italian. Both are fine quality. I did find the Fizik with the relief channel to be uncomfortable, the one that I ride has no channel). I’m sure that others love it with the channel.
Best of luck. This is a topic as old as cycling, but with great options now.
