I was looking for a saddle with prominent cutout for an aggresive fit. Never having ridden a Selle Italia since the old Flite model (which I could NOT use for any duration, but dang, did it look cool!), it was a bit of a gamble. Pressure mapping shows high pressure under my sit bones, but it's even, and comfortable, and I have no complaints about the saddle in use. Yes, it is expensive, but it has a premium look and feel, and kind of the mid point in pricing now.
These tires were recommend for the style of riding I do. They certainly have proven themselves worthy of the price. The tread allows to bite in when needed in the gravel with great stability. I was doubtful of their handling on pavement but quickly changed my mind on the first steep paved curvy 10 mile down hill I was blessed with at the end of a long ride. Holy cow did they way out perform anything I've ridden in the past. Absolutely love these tires. Maxxis wins again.
I have been riding a Tarmac with Ultegra mechanical group set. The Ultegra di2 is a major upgrade. Having wider tires and a longer wheelbase improved the comfort of my ride significantly. Axle to axle the Look 765 is 2 inches longer than my tarmac.
In a size large this bike came with 110mm stem and a 135mm saddle. Both had to be changed. I also dropped the bars a little. This required shortening hoses which was done at local bike shop after fitting.
After the changes i am really enjoying this bike. I ride mostly on paved bike trails and country roads. It rides smooth and quiet and looks good too.
I've been road cycling for years but want to explore some gravel riding and touring. Not wanting to mess with my position on the bike and pedals, it was nice to have the option of the shorter axle to keep the q-angle unchanged from my road pedals. The difference in stack height is less than a millimeter, so no significant change there either. There's a little more float but that's manageable. The pedals hang just right for consistent clipping in. I'm pleased with the transition, although I do miss the large contact area of my road pedals.
