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Comparison between SLR , San Marco Aspide and Fizik Aliante (7 posts)
|  Comparison between SLR , San Marco Aspide and Fizik Aliante | Earthworm Jim
Jan 18, 2004 7:26 AM | | I currently ride an SLR saddle on my mountain bike and my road bike, which I have completed a fifty mile ride on a road bike on tarmac and fire roads with no real pains. However, the saddle is looking worse for wear on my mountain bike and I have decided to go for a saddle with a more durable top. My three choices are a C64,an Apside carbon in silver, or a fizik aliante titanium rail in silver snake. The first two choices are based on the fact that having no cover means it won't rip, and my last choice is based on the fact that I am unsure about getting rid of the padding altogether.
Has anyone tried an aspide and a SLR? CAn anyone tell me how close on feel they are?
MY current top choice based on looks is the aspide in silver as it looks the dogs doodahs and is mega light at a listed 100grms. (my bike is silver). My second choice would be the aliante but the profile of the top looks so different to the SLR, (scooped as opposed to flat), and I wonder whether I could get comfy on the saddle.
Please post your opinions of all three saddles.
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| Tried the SLR evolution the normal SLR and the Aliante | Anders
Jan 18, 2004 8:56 AM | | The SLR Evolution is the one without padding and has the fake carbon print (this should be comparable to the carbon version). There is minimal difference on the feel of the Evolution and the normal SLR. The Evolution though is more fragile, because there is no padding to absorb energy if you crash. But it doesn't get worn, which also was the reason why I bought it. It was 120grams.
I'm using the Aliante now and this is the most comfortable saddle I have ever had. It has a different shape, so you have to raise the nose of the saddle a bit. Mine is the carbon railed version, and I have had it send to Italy to get scuffguards fitted weight: 203grams. Without scuffguards 180grams.
I have just orderet a Tune Speedneedle Marathon, weight about 105grams. This will be my summer saddle and I hope it's just a bit comfortable.
The most important thing about these saddles is to have them adjusted to the right angle. If this is not done right, it can make a very good saddle feel very uncomfortable.
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| I've tried the SLR and Aliante | DavidG
Jan 18, 2004 9:44 AM | | The Aliante is the most comfortable saddle I've ridden, bar none. Other very comfortable saddles I've used include the Tune and AX-Lightness. The SLR did not suit my butt.
Rankings based on comfort:
1. Aliante = 10/10
2. AX-Lightness = 8/10
3. Tune = 7/10
3. Flite (old version) = 7/10
5. San Marco Era = 6/10
6. SLR = 2/10
DavidG |
| I have use the Apiside and SLR | DIRT BOY
Jan 18, 2004 1:35 PM | | I use the Apiside right now on my MTB and Road bike. I tried the SLR on the road and hated it. My Apiside has been very durable for over a year now on the MTB. It has survived many wrecks with no issues. BTW-It's the FRM version.
This is what i would say. If you have wider hips and/or large muscular things, then go with the Apiside.
other wise a SLR might fit better. These recommendations are based on shape of the saddle vs body's anatomy.
DIRT BOY
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| different aspide..... | VT Mike
Jan 18, 2004 3:26 PM | | he asked about the composite aspide
http://www.sellesanmarco.it/products/aspide_composite.asp?
you are talking about the regular aspide
http://www.sellesanmarco.it/products/aspide.asp
they look pretty different. |
| I think it's just the camera angle. [nm] | DIRT BOY
Jan 18, 2004 5:12 PM | | |
| don't think so......... | bogart
Jan 20, 2004 7:39 AM | | it seems the carbon has a claimed weight of 100gr and the regular 160gr..........so not the same saddle DB |
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