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05-02-25 | 09:47 AM

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Sierra_rider

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Originally Posted by terrymorse

I just got a new Selle Italia SLR for the new bike, having ridden SLRs for 20+ years.

Comfort is the same, but what's the deal with the short nose? It must be 2cm shorter than the old model. That will take some getting used to.

I think the short nose saddles originated as a way to circumvent UCI regulations, regarding the nose to handlebar distance on WT pro bikes.

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