anyone else use an SLR? (saddle, not camera)
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anyone else use an SLR? (saddle, not camera)
so i've been working on a weight weenie SS build for no reason other than i get the bug to build up a new bike every 6 months or so. when it came to the saddle i figured "well hell, the only real way to go is the 135g selle italia slr." i picked up a slightly used one on ebay after a little concern that i could probably save myself the money and just strap a halved length of PVC on my seatpost and get just as comfortable of a ride. i know it is widely used by roadies, professional and amateur, but am i going to have to whip out my ass-diaper bibs every time i want to ride my new bike? i hope not.
once i got everything together i took it out for a spin, less than a mile. the saddle felt surprisingly okay, but i've been riding long enough that my ass can handle any saddle for a trip around the block. the next test was taking it to work. it's only a 7 mile round trip, but i still figured there was potential in my jeans and boxers to end up regretting it, especially because i'm on an aluminum frame with an aluminum post and i'm riding the bullet-hole riddled streets of downtown baltimore. no problems. now i take the bike out all the time! over the weekend i did 20 miles, running a few errands. i know that's not any great distances, but i had absolutely no problems with the saddle. it feels better than several of the saddles i have with way more padding.
i guess what i'm getting at is that it really is a damn good saddle, even if you aren't a roadie. i know saddles are a very individual thing, but this one works surprisingly well for me, to the point where i've considered buying another one for another bike who's weight i don't give a **** about. anyone else ride one of these?
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out of curiosity, what else is pointedly lightweight about your build? butyl tubes in GP Supersonics? carbon crankset? low flange hubs?
it's nice that the SLR worked out for you, because there few options below 200g.
it's nice that the SLR worked out for you, because there few options below 200g.
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Hey, I'm doing a semi-weight-weenie build, too, and I just bought a used SLR off eBay. I'm eagerly awaiting delivery, but I think that I will eventually spring for this:
https://www.glorycycles.com/fiansawibrca.html
I like all of Fizik's saddles, so I'm counting on them to deliver!
I, too, want to know what's WW about your build. My most WW components are:
Langster Comp Frame
Easton EC90 SLX fork
Eeaston EC90 flatbar (taped)
American Classic track wheelset
SLR
KCNCI Ti Seatpost
I'm having a lot of trouble deciding on a crankset. What're you going with?
https://www.glorycycles.com/fiansawibrca.html
I like all of Fizik's saddles, so I'm counting on them to deliver!
I, too, want to know what's WW about your build. My most WW components are:
Langster Comp Frame
Easton EC90 SLX fork
Eeaston EC90 flatbar (taped)
American Classic track wheelset
SLR
KCNCI Ti Seatpost
I'm having a lot of trouble deciding on a crankset. What're you going with?
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I had one for a little while. I liked it. It was on my road bike. It was comfortable when I was wearing my bibs, but when I was wearing pants, the edges would dig in to my thighs in a way that was pretty uncomfortable for me.
Since I was using my then-road-bike for a lot of around-towning, I ditched it - traded it for a Fizik Arione. I prefer the Arione. I also have a Flite that I like a lot.
Since I was using my then-road-bike for a lot of around-towning, I ditched it - traded it for a Fizik Arione. I prefer the Arione. I also have a Flite that I like a lot.
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I had one for a little while. I liked it. It was on my road bike. It was comfortable when I was wearing my bibs, but when I was wearing pants, the edges would dig in to my thighs in a way that was pretty uncomfortable for me.
Since I was using my then-road-bike for a lot of around-towning, I ditched it - traded it for a Fizik Arione. I prefer the Arione. I also have a Flite that I like a lot.
Since I was using my then-road-bike for a lot of around-towning, I ditched it - traded it for a Fizik Arione. I prefer the Arione. I also have a Flite that I like a lot.
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I went from an SLR, which i liked; but when i got my Arione, i loved that, and couldnt imagine how i rode anything else. If that helps.
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i have an older slr (carbon) which has a carbon body underneath, and i got it used for 35 bucks. im very happy with it. its kinda squeaky because i think the previous owner used it to death, but its such a nice saddle- its so comfy for 40+ mile rides
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a friend of mine is selling a used 135g SLR for $30. it's pretty worn out, though.
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I love it!
I tried one and I think it's the most comfortable saddle for me
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if your going to drop the coin get a SLC gel flow.....i went from sit bone and junk pain to pure comfort on a piece of carbon, leather and gel.
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the bike weighs in at 17 lbs exactly (until i added the computer, but i use it so much i want to track my milage)
i purchased/used credits for the following things at my local co-op, spending $150 and a lot of hours:
-Giant TCR 2R frame/fork/headset (alum w/ carbon fork)
-Nashbar 6061 Lite bars
-Dia-Compe brake levers (model is worn off)
-no-name stem (super light, but not very stiff)
-Rolf Vector front wheel
-Truvativ Elita double crank with 42t chainring
-some shimano ISIS BB
-WTB SPD pedals
-Dia-Compe BRS 300 brakes
-cables, housings, bar-wrap
-Ritchey WCS seatpost (looks like it was a 350 and someone cut it down)
-boring ol' shimano chain
things in my parts bin:
-shimano 600 derailler (as a tensioner)
-Vittoria Pro-Team tires
things i've purchased:
-Bontrager Race X Lite rear wheel ($125 w/ shipping)
-Selle Italia SLR saddle ($34 w/ shipping)
ironically some of the lightest parts of my bike are pretty random and things i just found in the parts bin... my Dia-Compe brake calipers are 202g without the pads (together), the WTB pedals are 210g, i don't remember how light the stem is, but it's something nuts too. none of these parts are super-quality, but they all work fine.
i am still watching for good deals on a front wheel and a new crankset/BB and i've just been lazy about getting a half-link for the chain to not need the derailler. i can probably shave another pound between those three things. i've spent $310 so far. i don't want to spend more than $60 for the crankset or wheel (each) and i know i can do it if i'm patient. then i'd have a 16lb sub-$450 bike. that'd be pretty sweet.
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I recommend not sitting on your junk.
To me, those cut out saddles feel like sitting on a cookie cutter after a few hours--- like a knife digging into my taint. They don't agree with me.
The SLR is the most comfortable saddle I ever used, but it didn't last more than 2 years. It just sort of fell apart.
To me, those cut out saddles feel like sitting on a cookie cutter after a few hours--- like a knife digging into my taint. They don't agree with me.
The SLR is the most comfortable saddle I ever used, but it didn't last more than 2 years. It just sort of fell apart.