Flite Kit Carbonio Flow - CarboKeramic Rails
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While Selle Italia's SLR family of saddles is aimed squarely at the pros and those who aspire to ride like them, the company's Flite series of saddles is also competition-worthy, but gives up a touch of weight in the name of greater comfort via more padding. Well, the Kit Carbonio designation takes those grams right back, swapping out carbon fiber where possible, and in the case of the Selle Italia Flite Kit Carbonio Flow with CarboKeramic Rails, serves up the lightest Flite series saddle you can buy.
The Flite starts with a mid-width composite base that's 30% carbon fiber and 70% nylon. This is around 20% less carbon fiber then what's found in the SLR line, but around 20% more than what's found in the traditional Flite. This extra bit of carbon adds a bit of support, while enabling a natural flex that neutralizes road and trail chatter. Dimensionally, the tail is 145mm wide, just a touch narrower than the original and often-imitated 1990 Flite design, and 14mm wider than the company's SLR saddle platform.
To boost the comfort, the Flite receives more padding overall than Selle Italia's SLR line of saddles. Further, the "Flow" namesake of this version derives from the cutout in the midsection of the saddle's shell, which acts to relieve pressure on perineal nerves and arteries to combat numbness and tingling that can occur for certain riders over long distances. Also noteworthy is the Flite's quick-drying and breathable Lorica cover — the same material found on the majority of the SLR saddles. Lorica has the added benefit of being non-abrasive and low in friction, too, meaning that your shorts will slip right by instead of catching and chafing. The new CarboKeramic rails shed even more weight and vibration, compared to last generation's titanium rails, and are rounded to be compatible with virtually any rail-type seatpost clamp.
The Selle Italia Flite Kit Carbonio Flow with CarboKeramic Rails Saddle is available in a 145x275mm size and in the colors Black, White, and Black Speciale. Its round CarboKeramic rails measure 7mm in diameter, and the saddle weighs 165 grams.
- Cover
- Lorica
- Shell
- [70%] nylon, [30%] carbon fiber
- Rails
- CarboKeramic (round, 7mm)
- Seat Length
- 275 mm
- Seat Width
- 145 mm
- Claimed Weight
- 165 g
- Recommended Use
- road cycling, cross-country mountain biking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
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