The SLR Lady Flow saddle is dimensionally quite similar to the unisex version. Selle Italia sponsors many women's cycling teams and riders requested a more minimal saddle with relief channel that was larger and had a different shape than the men's style. Still with a 135mm max width, and 275mm length, the SLR Lady Flow Saddle is only 4mm wider than the men's. But the top shape is different, and the with the larger Flow cutout the central section and nose of the shell is stiffer due to higher percentage of carbon composite material.

There are some misconceptions about what ensures comfort from a saddle, but first, what needs to be said is that this model is designed for women who have a narrower sit bone placement, likely ride in an aggressive position, and require a supportive pedaling platform to create max power and efficiency. The tail of the saddle supports the sit bones, with dense, but minimal padding. By keeping support and lifting the sit bones, as the rider rotates her hips forward for the aggressive posture, soft tissue will not make contact with the firm saddle due to the long, wider Flow channel. The narrower nose is stiff to accommodate the size of the channel, but also so that when the rider pulls forward to drive for pure power, the nose can support the hard pedaling action.

Feature wise, the Fibra-Tek cover both breathes, protects against wet weather, and has enduring wear like natural leather. The 7mm round TI 316 hollow titanium rails keep the weight down, and offer a little flex at impact, as well as dampen road vibration. The shell is stiff to preserve the large channel, but will break in a little, especially at the rear. A firmer saddle can take some getting used to, but once the tissue covering the sit bones adjusts, the balance of support and efficiency is hard to beat. For style, the design effect is clean, and both the white and black versions have minimal pink detailing

Yes, saddle selection is challenging, but if the above description sounds like what you need and require as a cyclist, the SLR Lady Flow Saddle is a great option. At just 185 grams, and with a clean design and obvious features, this is a saddle that can carry you to the podium, preserving your soft issue and maximizing your pedaling efficiency at the same time.