The SLR T1 was originally designed as a TT-bike specific saddle. Given the fact that you ride with your pelvis rotated forward on a TT frame (thanks both to its steeper seat angle and the requirement to reach out to aero bars), the SLR T1 is ideal because its nose has silicone gel in differentiated thicknesses. What we've found, though, is that SLR T1 is every bit as comfy on standard road bikes as well: In our minds it's like Selle Italia morphed the SLR with a Flite Genuine Gel. It's a balance of the SLR's weight with the Flite Genuine Gel's focus on comfort. We're astounded with it and it's our prescription for people who seemingly can't find comfort anywhere else. Proof of the versatility of the SLR T1 can be found as easily as one quick glance at Dave Zabriskie's road bike. Honest to goodness, it's a revelation.

The SLR T1 has the same 30% carbon composite shell as the standard SLR, and this contributes to its nicely light 205g weight. Beyond its use of gel, it makes extensive use of the thin "self-modeling" padding Selle Italia normally reserves for the Flite, thereby giving it comfort that even medium-weight to heavy riders will like. The Lorica cover has high abrasion resistance and durability. (If you need further evidence of this, Lorica is what Sidi makes their top-dollar shoes from.) The rearward portion of the saddle is covered in Kevlar, giving it adding scuff-resistance. Just like the SLR, it measures 131mm wide and 275mm long. Available in Black only.