| Launched in 1999 with a narrow, ultra-light competition saddle, the SLR immediately became a benchmark for professional riders. With its sleek, minimalist design, this saddle has captured the essence of lightness, performance and style in professional cycling for over two decades. Even in the subsequent 2010 and 2018 versions, it has stayed true to its original spirit, preserving its legendary neutral profile and unmistakeable feeling in the saddle.
This is how the fourth generation of the SLR was conceived in 2025, which Giuseppe Bigolin, President of Selle Italia, describes as “an evolution, not a revolution”.
The new SLR range: the features |
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| The saddles in the new SLR range all retain the shape, and consequently the type of seat, that has made this model famous and instantly recognisable.
One of the first new features is the change in length: 242 millimetres, 6 millimetres shorter than the previous model, and close to the UCI regulation limit. The decision to shorten the saddle length is complemented by a redesigned padding profile, now minimal and more compact at the rear, an area shown by idmatch Pressure Map analysis to be largely unused and with little impact on overall riding comfort. The sitting point (where the ischial bones make contact) remains unchanged and the BRP (Biomechanical Reference Point) also stays in the same position as in previous versions, ensuring a consistent feel and a seamless transition from the older model.
Another key innovation is the reduced weight: all the new versions are lighter than their predecessors, saving valuable grammes and boosting responsiveness and overall efficiency. |
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| The frame has also been upgraded, especially in the carbon rail versions, with a more efficient layup and redesigned shapes that improve vibration absorption without compromising structural strength. The stack between the BRP and front insertion point of the rail in the shell has been increased by 4 millimetres to provide even greater freedom for adjustment. Aesthetically, the new SLR showcases a sleek, minimalist all-black design that aligns seamlessly with the new styling of modern road bikes. The indications of the model and size are featured on the cover in grey.
The first models
The SLR range launches with three versions with additional variations set to be released in September to complete the line-up: |
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- SLR 3D CARBON
Weighing just 137 grammes in the S3 size, the new SLR 3D CARBON sets a new weight standard as the lightest 3D-printed saddle on the market. This new model with a carbon frame weighs 29 grammes less than the previous SLR Boost 3D Kit Carbonio. It retains the classic SLR shape and is made with Carbon DLS technology that creates differentiated cushioning areas.
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- SLR 3D ELITE
The SLR 3D Elite version has a lightweight tubular steel frame. In the S3 size, it weight 28 grammes less than the previous SLR Boost 3D TI316 model. More specifically, the model in the S3 size weighs 172 grammes while the L3 size weighs 178 grammes. The cover has been developed with Carbon DLS technology.
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- SLR CARBON
The Carbon rail model features hand-covered padding, giving the saddle with an artisanal look. Available in three sizes (with or without the cut-out), weighing just 118 grammes in the S3 size, four less than the previous model.
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