SP-01 presents a compact shape with a rounded tip. Agile, lightweight and strikingly sporty, the saddle is conceived and specially designed with a “short-fit” shape. This specific shape accompanies major technical improvements such as the suspension link movement: an exclusive technology already present in the SP-01, consisting of two rear sections which are independent from each other. The extraordinary level of comfort offered by the saddle comes from the movement of the two sections, which adjust to the movement of the hips, thus guaranteeing greater freedom of pedalling, lateral flexion and shock absorption.
The benefits of this technology and the slimline shape of the saddle mean the Asolo-based brand establishes a new cutting-edge paradigm in the matter of saddles: SP-01 is actually geared to a new style of cycling, dynamic and assertive, while remaining the perfect synthesis of performance, comfort and style.
The futuristic design, inspired by the automotive sector, is characterised by assertive streamlined lines and backed by unique engineering. The aesthetic is completed by laser-cut graphics.
Understanding saddle sizes
Selle Italia currently offers 6 variants divided into two size types: S1, S2, S3 – L1, L2, L3 and 4 additional FF (Friction Free) versions.
Size characteristics:
- S saddles are narrow with a sitting point width of 131-136 mm
- L saddles are wider with a sitting point width of 145-150 mm
- FF (Friction Free) saddles have a tapered nose to minimise thigh chafing
- 1 means no hole is present for riders with low pelvic rotation
- 2 means a medium sized hole is present for riders with average pelvic rotation
- 3 means a large hole is present for riders with high pelvic rotation
If you are local to a Hargroves Cycles store we can use the idmatch Smart Caliper which allows us to understand, according to the measurements taken, whether the cyclist needs a traditional or Friction Free saddle, available in: S1 FF, S2 FF, L1 FF, L2 FF.
Summary:
- S1 – Narrow sitting width and low pelvic rotation
- S2 – Narrow sitting width and average pelvic rotation (Flow saddles)
- S3 – Narrow sitting width and high pelvic rotation (Flow and SuperFlow saddles)
- L1 – Wide sitting width and low pelvic rotation
- L2 – Wide sitting width and average pelvic rotation (Flow saddles)
- L3 – Wide sitting width and high pelvic rotation (Flow and SuperFlow saddles)
- S1 FF, S2 FF, L1 FF, L2 FF – Same as above with a tapered nose to minimise chafing