SELLE ITALIA FLITE 1990 › A legend refined
£79.99
Width 146mm Weight 220g Flite saddles used to be the go-to option for most pro riders and amateur racers in the ’90s. With its unchanged shape and look, this classic saddle now has a modern twist being included in Selle Italia’s ID Match system – see inside info boxout. It’s classed as L1 in size, which denotes that it’s for riders with the furthest distance between their sit bones (L), and the lowest pelvis !exibility (1).
With its classic silhouette the Flite still deserves its place in today’s market. Its seamless top makes moving around easy, while the leather provides grip even when you’re riding in wet conditions, and it will look good after years of service.
During testing the Flite felt "rmly supportive and the
HIGHS
Classic looks, supportive, durable
LOWS
Not the lightest, maybe too firm for some rounded side pro"le means you don’t notice it when pedalling. The slightly raised rear o#ers support when you’re climbing and using the tops of the bar.
INSIDE INFO
Got your measure For Selle Italia’s ID Match system hip width measurements are taken and !tters use an angle !nder to look at your pelvis rotation when you’re on the bike. Throw in some questions about padding and pressure relief and ID Match will recommend a suitable saddle.
For Specialized, a test involving sitting on a memory foam board determines the distance between your sit bones to guide you to the correct width model.
Fizik uses three animals to determine the categories of contact points a rider requires, depending on the level of "exibility. The Kurve tested is designed for the snake – the most "exible, so someone who can touch their toes. The other animals are chameleon for midrange "exibility and bull for those a bit more rigid.