selle san marco vs. selle italia

[Misandal]

Norsegoddess, really, you LIKE the Arrowhead version? I tried it and the Jett and they both felt like they were hacking up my bits while I pedaled. Truly miserable for me, but I love the Glamour - no cutout.

Are you having any issue with the graphics rubbing off? I had my Arrowhead for a week and, in that time, the colors were rubbing off and running together. I wasn't impressed at all. Especially at a price point of $169!

[Norse]

Misandal I DO really like the Arrowhead - I have no issues with the cut-out and soft tissue and my body absolutely needs a cut-out, I can't use a saddle without one. No two bodies are alike though.

No issues with the graphics and I got a great price online- paid about $90, from gottaridebikes.com. They have a 15% off deal for first time buyers.

[Misandal]

Wow, that's a great deal! I'm glad I sent mine back because, clearly, I overpaid!

I'm glad it's working out so well for you. Funny how different we can be! Even between my sister and me, who are built very similarly, we prefer very different setups. I guess that's why there's no shortage of opinions!

[Andrea]

Norsegoddess, really, you LIKE the Arrowhead version? I tried it and the Jett and they both felt like they were hacking up my bits while I pedaled. Truly miserable for me, but I love the Glamour - no cutout.

Are you having any issue with the graphics rubbing off? I had my Arrowhead for a week and, in that time, the colors were rubbing off and running together. I wasn't impressed at all. Especially at a price point of $169!

My SSM graphics wore off quickly, too. The white ones I've seen on others' bikes look kinda worn & grey in some areas, also.

[Misandal]

Andrea, is that the Arrowhead or the Glamour? I'm thinking about getting the white 08 version (no patches or stitching) of the Glamour, but I won't if that's how it's going to look! I currently have the 07 version (with patches and stitching) in black.

[Andrea]

I've seen the glamour ones looking worn. The only problem is the couple that I've noticed have been lining up at the start of races... for all I know, they're 5 years old!

[Miranda]

Wouldn't it be great if you could just wave a magic cycling wand over the saddles you have ever tried and make them combine with the qualities you really liked about each one?

Oh, btw... hello, my name is Miranda, and I live in fantasy land, greetings!

I'm testing between these two brands of saddles currently, and have another one coming.

One thing I love about the Selle Italias I've tried is the covers. They are beautiful, and I "think" would wear well over time. However, I have not found one the right shape yet. The Diva was really close. Wonderful cut out. But, it hits the back of my hamstring-glutt crease on the down pedal stroke. My sitz bones feel supported, but maybe it's too wide. I have the Lady Gel Flow too. The cut out is funky on that one I think. The ordered SI is the SLK, narrower saddle. Just have to wait and see. The Diva is cushy. The Lady is firmer.

I have the SSM regular Glamour 235, and Glamour FX 225. Tho less center channel, the 225 is a touch more padded and felt better to me. Still pretty solid. Both same width. Good nose widths. I almost ordered the K and cut out version, but thought I'd wait on my SI narrow first. I threw a Fizik in with that order too. With the FX 225 I mainly had just one sitz bone hurt. I tried to adjust it different ways. I'm starting to think my pelvis is uneven, and a cushy saddle hides some of that when my bones aren't dead square. But, that's just goofy to me, not the saddle.

I wish I could take the construction of the SI Diva, and make it more sleek shaped like the SSM. I think there is something that looks like a Diva in the 2009 line, but it says it's a Lady gel. Maybe it's closer to my wish. Dunno yet...

Plus, I have some other things I've tried besides the brands in this thread title. Not a final report on either saddle, but maybe some help.

[crazycanuck]

K..I am searching for a new saddle & am happy i came across this thread .

Tokie, I think i have the same issue as you. I find one small bit of my thigh hits my behind but not all the time.?? I have a Selle Italia saddle(name escapes me though atm)I am dying to find a new saddle soon

I have 155mm sit bones & am wondering if a men's saddle would be better?

[Andrea]

It's hard to find men's saddles in 155mm sizes, though Specialized ones are a choice. The SI Lady SLR is what I just put on my bike yesterday and went for a short ride, but it will be this weekend before I get a long ride in and really put it to the test.

[Miranda]

That is a really interesting comment on the curvature supporting the sitz bones. All along I have been looking for the flat saddle. To at least find my sitz bones are actually on it AT ALL. Until I figured that part out with the help of TE, duh... no wonder why I hurt... only my soft tissue rode the saddle, and not my bone structure. On the angled saddles... I just had a shop guy say that same thing to me. Hmmm, maybe it's destiny to consider.

I like the looks of the Flite Gel Flow. I think that shape would work. But, I think it might be too narrow. Actually, I took my SI brochure and wrote down all the mens saddles 140 or over. I think my sitz bones are about 140.

Waiting to see what Andrea post about her SI slr longer ride. Mine came, and I like it except for the cut out too. I'm going to ride some more when it quits raining. The slr is like a diva on a diet. Only the edges of the cut out seemed to get more squared off with less padding. I really want it to not hurt, it works better than the diva in many ways for me. The glutt bumping the hamstring on the down of the pedal stroke all went away with the slr being skinnier... but my sitz bones feel squarely planted. Actually, I think that's a first for me. Sooo... this cut out issue needs to resolve.

The SI slk I ordered ended up being out of stock and canceled. I re-ordered it elsewhere. Hope it works out to come soon to compare.