Selle Italia's Flite has been the saddle of choice for many a champion and it's distinctive shape has made it an icon of cycling since its inception thirty years ago. It was pretty ground breaking at the time of its release and was considered ultra-light and ultra-thin and made the competition look pretty sofa like in comparison. It was this sleek look that made it the choice for many a road (and mountain bike) rider - in fact I remember buying my first one in 1995, a Flite Titanium in yellow and blue.
The best road cycling saddles for 2020
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