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Flite / SLR Gel - Stitching on Sides Eating Your Shorts?

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Old 03-25-08, 09:28 AM
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Flite / SLR Gel - Stitching on Sides Eating Your Shorts?

I'm liking the Flite Gel Flow I am currently testing to replace my Arione, but am nervous about the stitching along the side eating up my shorts which cost as much as the saddle itself.

The stitching is the same on the SLR and Flite Gel and Gel Flow models. Anyone with considerable miles on these saddles experiencing problems with the stitching?

Here's a Flite Gel Flow pic for reference (in blue for high contrast image - dang that's an ugly color). Stitching along sides seems totally unnecessary here, no?

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Why not try the regular SLR or Flite if you think the stitching is going to be a problem?
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Originally Posted by ridethecliche
Why not try the regular SLR or Flite if you think the stitching is going to be a problem?
Need the cutout. My bum is telling me it's between this and the Specialized Toupe.

Currently doing the Competitive Cyclist saddle demo. Highly recommended for those considering it. I went in on it with a couple teammates to split the cost.
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