For over a century, Selle Italia has been the benchmark for high-quality bicycle saddles. From the heart of Italy, Selle Italia develops ergonomic, innovative, and stylish saddles that are beloved worldwide by both recreational cyclists and professional riders. With a strong focus on comfort, performance, and anatomical support, Selle Italia offers a wide range of saddles for road bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, and city bikes. Furthermore, a Selle Italia saddle is easily mounted on your seatpost .
Whether you're a fanatic cyclist who spends hours in the saddle or a recreational cyclist looking for maximum comfort: Selle Italia offers the perfect saddle for every cyclist.
Why choose Selle Italia?
With over 125 years of experience in bicycle saddles, Selle Italia combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. Thanks to advanced technologies like Superflow cutouts, the ID Match system, TI 316 rails, and carbon saddles, the brand offers optimal comfort and top performance. Each saddle is designed based on anatomical research and offers an ergonomic fit for a variety of body types. The extensive range is suitable for all disciplines, from road and MTB to gravel, e-bike, and trekking. The high-quality finish with a distinctive Italian design makes Selle Italia not only functional but also stylish. It's no wonder that numerous professional WorldTour and MTB teams choose Selle Italia as their saddle brand of choice.
Selle Italia's key technologies
1. Superflow
The iconic large cutout in the center of the saddle reduces pressure on sensitive areas, prevents tingling and increases comfort on long rides.
2. ID Match Fit System
A scientifically developed measuring system to determine the perfect saddle shape and size based on your pelvic width and riding position.
3. Lightweight materials
From Carbon Ceramic and TI 316 rails to lightweight saddles with carbon shells – Selle Italia combines strength with low weight.
4. Saddle types for every use
- SLR: Light and performance-oriented
- SP-01: Flexibility and style
- Novus: Comfort and cushioning for long rides
- Flite: Classic with modern performance
- X-Bow & Model X: For e-bikes, gravel and all-round use
Who is Selle Italia suitable for?
Selle Italia saddles are designed for all types of cyclists, from dedicated road cyclists and mountain bikers to commuters and recreational users. Thanks to the wide range of shapes, sizes, padding, and cutouts, there's a suitable model for every body type and cycling style. Furthermore, the brand offers options for women, men, and unisex riders.
Selle Italia's main competitors
While Selle Italia is one of the oldest and most respected saddle manufacturers in the world, there are other brands that compete on comfort, weight, ergonomics or price.
Major competitors include:
- Selle San Marco: Also Italian, with a similar focus on racing and gravel saddles
- Fizik: Modern design, widely used in the WorldTour with their Arione, Antares and Aliante lines
- Prologo: Known for race-oriented design and fit-specific technologies
- SQlab: Ergonomically well-founded and focused on medical support
- ISM Saddles: Specializing in triathlon and TT saddles with a noseless design
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Specialized Body Geometry: Proprietary saddles developed with medical expertise
- Brooks England: Classics in leather saddles, with comfortable options for touring and urban use
While all these brands have strong qualities, Selle Italia distinguishes itself through its unique combination of tradition, innovation, fit optimization and Italian design.
Buying a Selle Italia?
In our webshop, you'll find a wide range of Selle Italia saddles for every type of cyclist. From lightweight SLR models for climbers to comfortable Novus saddles for long rides, we'll help you choose the saddle that best suits your body type and riding style.
With our expertise, fast delivery and competitive prices, you're always in good hands with us.
