Selle Italia or San Marco

[pit_usa]

Hi everyone!

Can you guys give me advice between Selle Italia SLR 125gms and San Marco ASPIDE-leather? They may be close to each other but w/c is much better? I know that depends on the rider, but generally? Anybody who has experience on these?

Thanks!

peter.

 

[kdelong]

Both saddles are comparable in quality and price(depending upon where you shop). The only difference here is which your backside prefers.

 

[cdy291]

I hate San Marco saddle because they are so narrow, but you may like them just fine.

 

[capwater]

Got 'em both, love 'em both. Most knocks on saddles can be attributed to improper fit. It all depends on what you riding style is. If you are a casual rec rider, you'll want something plusher. I race quite a bit and thus prefer a minimalist type saddle. Very personal prefernce here.

 

[pit_usa]

Got 'em both, love 'em both. Most knocks on saddles can be attributed to improper fit. It all depends on what you riding style is. If you are a casual rec rider, you'll want something plusher. I race quite a bit and thus prefer a minimalist type saddle. Very personal prefernce here.

OK. If you have to choose one(1), what is it? I know it's a point....something difference, but w/c point is higher?

 

[capwater]

Arrgggh!!! Ya gonna force me to make a command decision this early on a Sunday morning? OK, "if" I had to choose one it would be the San Marco. Why? Dunno, maybe cuz I've used them longer. That being said, I did a 100 miler yesterday on the Selle Italia and it was very comfy.

 

[Powerful Pete]

*It all depends on what your be-hind prefers!

 

[pit_usa]

Arrgggh!!! Ya gonna force me to make a command decision this early on a Sunday morning? OK, "if" I had to choose one it would be the San Marco. Why? Dunno, maybe cuz I've used them longer. That being said, I did a 100 miler yesterday on the Selle Italia and it was very comfy.

ALRIGHT!!!!!!!! hahahha!!! Sorry bout that, I just placed an order from our LBS and picked SELLE ITALIA SLR. Thank you very much to all specially to you CAPWATER!

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

 

[Russ Reynolds]

You will find that if you remove the saddle but still leave the seat post, you get a really good fit. Height adjustment is made with muscle control. The downside is that when you stand on the pedals to sprint, you get a 'POP' sound, like a wine cork from a bottle, which unfortunately warns other riders that you are sprinting.

 

[pit_usa]

You will find that if you remove the saddle but still leave the seat post, you get a really good fit. Height adjustment is made with muscle control. The downside is that when you stand on the pedals to sprint, you get a 'POP' sound, like a wine cork from a bottle, which unfortunately warns other riders that you are sprinting.

RUSS,

Hi, what do you mean?? Can you please elaborate it further?

Thank you very much sirrrr...

 

[kdelong]

You will find that if you remove the saddle but still leave the seat post, you get a really good fit. Height adjustment is made with muscle control. The downside is that when you stand on the pedals to sprint, you get a 'POP' sound, like a wine cork from a bottle, which unfortunately warns other riders that you are sprinting.

Well, this is one way to resolve any questions concerning which saddle is better. Unfortunately I have found that when I start to sprint using this "method", I tend to sound like the Wheel on the a popular US Game Show, The Wheel of Flatulence.....oops, I mean Fortune!

 

[Russ Reynolds]

Another downside is that there is no for, aft or tilt adjustment. You can try all you like but it just brings tears to you eyes.