I have put a few hundred miles on this saddle and far as comfort under the sit bones goes, I've never had a better saddle. For me it has a near perfect amount of cushioning and firmness and I have never felt any soreness, even on all day rides. I do wish it had a slightly deeper depression in the middle to give more relief to the perineal area. There is also some rubbing against the inner thighs along the lower edge of the nose area. But it only seems to occur on long climbs and goes away quickly.
I recently upgraded to the Selle Italia SLR TM Superflow Saddle. The saddle's design provides excellent support and comfort, even on long rides. The Superflow cutout is a great feature that helps reduce pressure and discomfort.
The saddle's construction is top-notch, with high-quality materials that feel durable and long-lasting. I've noticed a significant reduction in numbness and discomfort, even after hours in the saddle.
Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed with the Selle Italia SLR TM Superflow Saddle. It's a great investment for any serious cyclist looking to upgrade their ride.
I ride a gravel bike mostly on paved streets in the hilly parts of Portland. I tried several saddles (dozens over the years) and a friend suggested I take a look at the Brooks Cambium saddles. I got a C-17, and for my anatomy, it's a big flat area that accommodates my sitz bones just fine, but it just wasn't comfortable. I finally found a description of what makes the C15 different ' it's made for people riding in a more forward position (45'). Though I don't race or ride in a crouch, this saddle fits me well: it doesn't put my weight on my hamstrings. The weight rests to the inside of my hamstrings' attachment, so riding is far more comfortable, and my riding posture isn't tweaked by the saddle design. And the carved portion actually prevents pressure on those nerves. Finally!
I was hoping that this saddle would make so my hind end wasn't sick of the saddle after 50 miles of riding, sadly no joy on that front. It's no worse than two other saddles I've tried on this bike, but it's not much, if any, better than a Specialized Power Comp Pro or a Selle Italia X3. I'm starting to think that my tail is going to be ready to stop sitting on any saddle after 50 miles of riding in a day.
On the plus side, it's got that spider web look so admired by cool biker boys, so I can pose as a cool kid.
