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Selle Italia Flite or Selle San Marco Zoncolan

Old 02-24-11, 02:16 PM
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Selle Italia Flite or Selle San Marco Zoncolan

I'm considering one of these to replace my current Bontrager saddle, would appreciate any feedback on either, especially the Zoncolan which my LBS's don't carry. Thanks...

https://cgi.ebay.com/Selle-Mens-Flite...item19c2f0b0f4

https://cgi.ebay.com/Selle-San-Marco-...item1e618dabce
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depends.
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I love my Flite. some hate it. I guess it does depend...
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I am thinking of purchasing a pint of blueberries or a pint of strawberries. Which one would I like more?
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The one that feels the most comfortable for you is the best choice. Saddles fit each person differently so find a shop that will let you test the ones you're interested and buy the one that feels the most comfortable.
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Originally Posted by roadiejorge
The one that feels the most comfortable for you is the best choice. Saddles fit each person differently so find a shop that will let you test the ones you're interested and buy the one that feels the most comfortable.
Wish I could, the Flite I can find locally, the Zoncolan, not so much, I was hoping to hear from folks who had experience with both to see if there is a general consensus of opinion on relative comfort between the two.
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I tried to like the Zoncolan, my ass hated it. After about 5,000k on it, I gave up on it. My mate got one at about the same time, thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread, he bough another bunch of them for his other bikes, including track bikes.

Saddle opinions are relative. The only way is to bit the bullet get one and see how you go.
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Originally Posted by botto
depends.
Exactly, which is why you might consider something like this.
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Originally Posted by botto
depends.
Adds too much padding.
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