Selle italia SLR Tekno Black Saddle

Description

Granted, it's not the right choice for loaded touring or casual cyclists. Because they have a track record of favoring light weights over comfort. The SLR Tekno takes the classic SLR shape, but does away with padding in favor of a lightweight carbon fiber shell. Even better, Selle Italia managed this at a weight that's sub-100 grams. The carbon fiber shell isn't the only factor in the Tekno's weight. And while the original SLR is admittedly lightweight, the Tekno version drops the weight to a around 95 grams. Carbon fiber saddles have been around for a while, but they typically belong on ultra-light wall-art builds, rather than a bike that sees dozens of rides a year. Yes, that is indeed crazy-light, especially for a saddle that's intended to be ridden day-in and day-out. And despite its intimidating appearance, you'll find that it's far from being a rock-hard torture device. Better yet, they provide a degree of vibration damping, which reduces the harsh road chatter that leads to both numbness or discomfort. Instead, the SLR Tekno is actually quite comfortable, especially when paired with your favorite chamois. The solid carbon fiber rails are not only svelte, but strong. The carbon fiber shell isn't the only factor in the Tekno's incredible weight. The carbon fiber shell has the added benefit of enabling your shorts to slide by with nary a snag, which minimizes chafing--arguably the largest source of saddle-area discomfort.

Key Features

• The solid carbon fiber rails are not only svelte, but strong.
• The SLR Tekno takes the classic SLR shape, but does away with padding in favor of a lightweight carbon fiber shell.
• Carbon fiber saddles have been around for a while, but they typically belong on ultra-light wall-art builds, rather than a bike that sees dozens of rides a year.
• The carbon fiber shell isn't the only factor in the Tekno's weight.
• Building on the same shape that's popularized the SLR, the Tekno incorporates a flexible carbon fiber shell that yields a surprising degree of comfort.
• The carbon fiber shell has the added benefit of enabling your shorts to slide by with nary a snag, which minimizes chafing--arguably the largest source of saddle-area discomfort.