Selle SLR Diva Gel Flow????

[Surlygirl]

Hey Boston,
I just got the Diva even though I ordered it months ago. I just put it on my bike today but to late to try it. I've been riding the selle Italia Lady gel flow for years, but thought I'd give this one a try. Sorry I can't be of more help. I'll post after I've put a few miles on it.

[bboston88]

Thanks. Let me know how it goes. I'm debating b/t that and the SLR gel flow.

[Andrea]

I'd like to hear about it, too. I'm getting one of their MTB saddles in the mail today because I found it on sale. The Diva looks nice, but it's pretty pricey, so if it doesn't work, and you can let us know why, or if it's anything like other saddles you've tried, let us know! I'm always looking.

[Surlygirl]

Sorry girls, haven't been out to ride. Since I bought my saddle it hasn't stopped pouring here in the east. There are severe weather alerts out and a few tornados touched down in NH today. Not good riding weather. Soon as I try it I'll post a review.

[alimey]

Yup - I've tried it!

Background: I usually ride the Specialized Jett in 143 or 155 depending on the bike. I really like it - but was tempted by the Selle Italia for 3 reasons:

1. It's white & I thought it would look hot on my Serotta
2. I am always in search of something better (even though I am really pleased with the Jett)
3. From the pictures it looked like the cutout was huge & I normally find the bigger the cutout the better.

Here are the results:

1. It did look hot
2. It was extemely uncomfortable - after about 5 miles I wasn't sure I could finish my 50mile ride - but I did & was chafed in some very intimate areas for several days - right on the big C word!
3. The cutout was not nearly as big in reality as it appeared in the picture


So - I sent it back & got a refund. Then I put the Jett back on my bike & it is lovely. The next time I am in the US I might buy a white one (it's only available in black in the UK). I ride it slightly nose up & it's great.

[Surlygirl]

Okay, I tried it this morning. Only had time for a quick 10 mile but my initial reaction for the first two miles was it was going to be the one. The padding in the back is good, I usually ride a Selle Italia Lady gel flow with the cutout. I agree with Alimey, the cutout looks bigger in the pictures than it actually is. I didn't notice it at all which I take as a good thing. I tend to ride on the tops and the hoods but my Privates started to hurt at about mile five. This may be just saddle tweaking. I think I need to lower the nose a bit and maybe adjust fore and aft. I had no chafing and my thighs are burly. The jury is still out for me. I need to do the tweaking and see. I have the black one and it looks pretty sharp on my purple Orbea Dama.