Sportourer X-Race Gel Saddle

For “Active Cyclists” who use their bike during the week for longer distances. Light, with a foam cushion for high performance.

Features

• Material Framework: FeC Alloy
• Dimensions: 140mm x 272mm
• Weight: 330g
• Gel Flow
• Elastomer
• Soft Touch Highviz
• S-Flow

The sizes of saddles

Let’s have a look now at the available sizes, their special features and the type of cyclists they are intended for.

Selle Italia, thanks to the idmatch Smart Caliper, currently offers 6 variants divided into two size types: S1, S2, S3 – L1, L2, L3.

As regards the specific size characteristics, S saddles are all quite narrow, i.e. with a sitting point width of 131-136 mm while the L saddles go from 145 mm up to a maximum of 150 mm.

The number associated with the size (1, 2 or 3) then identifies the existence or absence of the central hole (Flow technology): a special anatomical shape that allows you to “discharge” the pressure onto the sitting point, ensuring excellent comfort through greater flexibility in the central part of the saddle.

The S1 and L1 models have no central hole and are suitable for cyclists without a high pelvic rotation and who therefore do not really need to ease the pressure and friction that are created on the saddle.

S2 or L2 saddles have a medium size centre cut and are suitable for cyclists with average pelvic rotation who produce pressure and friction while pedalling: elements that in combination can lead to problems and discomfort on a physical level.

The third size – S3 or L3 – includes saddles with a large central hole, recommended for cyclists with a high pelvic rotation, who develop high levels of pressure on the surface of the saddle.

The size 3 saddles also include versions with SuperFlow technology, i.e. with an even wider central hole for cyclists who prefer even greater comfort.

The SuperFlow technology in fact, drastically reduces all the discomfort caused by prolonged pressure on the pelvic area, allowing you to find an optimum and extremely comfortable sitting position at all times.

Summary

S1 – “Narrow” intertrochanteric distance and low pelvic rotation

S2 – “Narrow” intertrochanteric distance and average pelvic rotation (Flow saddles)

S3 – “Narrow” intertrochanteric distance and high pelvic rotation (Flow and SuperFlow saddles)

L1 – “Wide” intertrochanteric distance and low pelvic rotation

L2 – “Wide” intertrochanteric distance and average pelvic rotation (Flow saddles)

L3 – “Wide” intertrochanteric distance and high pelvic rotation (Flow and SuperFlow saddles)