Every backside is different and the shape of a saddle can be a deciding factor between a great day on the bike and an agonising ride. The robust Selle Italia X-LR AirCross Superflow promises pain-free riding thanks to the idMatch sizing system and several distinct sitting positions.
All of us at ENDURO have tried reducing the weight of our bikes several times by fitting a lightweight carbon saddle. Our test rider, Felix always ended up breaking his sooner or later, whether it was because of a crash, slamming into it when casing a jump or the carbon weave simply disintegrated after a short period of use. Selle Italia designed the robust X-LR AirCross Superflow for just this type of rider in mind. Instead of resorting to lightweight construction, the Italian brand use more durable manganese steel rails and AIRCROSS padding. This special rubber foam is particularly robust and durable while also offering good damping qualities and comfort. The sides of the € 99 saddle are covered by an additional abrasion-resistant layer designed to protect the saddle’s padding in case you crash.
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