Selle SLR Diva Gel Flow????

[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.