General Cycling Discussion - lost link to "special" saddle

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.




View Full Version : lost link to "special" saddle


dabac
05-30-11, 03:08 AM
Hi guys,

Some time ago I saw an ad for a saddle which looked interesting. Unfortunately I didn't save the link, so I'm hoping someone here can help identify it for me.
It looked quite normal, with the exception of being fairly Y-shaped and having separate pads on the left/right "wing".

TIA,

dabac


tsl
05-30-11, 07:19 AM
Something like this?

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/aUdUTKpPbHeci8FAOWSZumJE6TlKRBCtLTVVHBBOd2ha39uaBErQrn78Hwh-hHmkkKXVN_b-WjoZiIIDq0DGUK-0fjVuwq-oQjAOrzTUTxYAzgRGTpK60Oq2bqhgFrUgW_1bHBQyRKcB9StsoSMDXkA2Ebnq0GA3ROXd2Qnbiw

Selle Italia SLK GelFlow: Self shaping padding, anatomic cutout extends to back of saddle, providing independent flexing of the rear "wings".

One came on a bike I bought second-hand. I loved it. Now two of my bikes sport them and when it comes time to replace the others, they'll like be replaced with an SLK too.

Note: This is a pretty narrow saddle, made for narrow butts. There are other models in their line with a similar design for wider bottoms. The rear "wings" also have quite a bit of downward curvature to them, to reduce or eliminate chafing problems on the inner thighs.

Here's a better pic

http://www.cambriabike.com/Images/product/selleitalia_slk_gelflow_lad.jpg

dabac
05-30-11, 09:18 AM
Thanks, but not that one. It's not from a well known bike brand, I remember that much.
Imagine making the letter Y out of 4-inch piping, then cutting out a part that's roughly saddle-shaped. Cover all of it in thin padding, then add two strips over the "wings" for the sit bones.


dabac
05-30-11, 02:47 PM
Found it! (http://www.rido-cyclesaddles.com/sensational-new-r2-c100064.html)

cyclist2000
05-30-11, 06:54 PM
That is one ugly saddle

Jeff Wills
05-30-11, 10:48 PM
That is one ugly saddle

+1. Retch-o-rama, IMO.

shouldberiding
05-31-11, 02:23 AM
That is one ugly saddle

Isn't it just...
http://www.rido-cyclesaddles.com/images/r2_combo2.jpg

dabac
05-31-11, 04:34 AM
Well, my butt can't see, but it sure can feel. And if my backsides is happy, I really couldn't care less about the aestethics.