{"product_id":"selle-italia-saddle-slr-carbon-s3-my26","title":"Selle Italia Saddle Slr Carbon S3 My26","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"186\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThis description is basically highlighting a \u003cstrong data-end=\"80\" data-start=\"45\"\u003eperformance-first racing saddle\u003c\/strong\u003e that trims weight without completely sacrificing comfort. Here’s what it really means in practical terms:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"429\" data-start=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"201\" data-start=\"188\"\u003eCore idea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe SLR Carbon is built for riders who care about \u003cstrong data-end=\"293\" data-start=\"252\"\u003eefficiency, stiffness, and low weight\u003c\/strong\u003e—think fast group rides, racing, or hard training efforts. Comfort is still considered, but only where it directly supports performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"447\" data-start=\"431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"447\" data-start=\"431\"\u003eCarbon rails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"675\" data-start=\"448\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"486\" data-section-id=\"61fx86\" data-start=\"448\"\u003eUses a newer carbon lay-up process\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"554\" data-section-id=\"1rb3n3k\" data-start=\"487\"\u003eResults in \u003cstrong data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"500\"\u003ethinner, lighter rails\u003c\/strong\u003e that are still very stiff\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"675\" data-section-id=\"4p9f32\" data-start=\"555\"\u003eThat stiffness helps with \u003cstrong data-end=\"601\" data-start=\"583\"\u003epower transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e, but also means you’ll feel more of the road compared to softer saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"677\"\u003ePadding approach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"698\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"774\" data-section-id=\"n3o47o\" data-start=\"698\"\u003e“Handmade padding applied only where needed” = \u003cstrong data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"747\"\u003eminimalist cushioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"831\" data-section-id=\"q7m7m3\" data-start=\"775\"\u003eFocused under sit bones, not across the whole saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"882\" data-section-id=\"xfnznq\" data-start=\"832\"\u003eKeeps weight down and reduces unnecessary bulk\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"897\" data-start=\"884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"897\" data-start=\"884\"\u003eRide feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"898\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"935\" data-section-id=\"fl9cuf\" data-start=\"898\"\u003eFirm and direct rather than plush\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"993\" data-section-id=\"1bobq7e\" data-start=\"936\"\u003eDesigned to support an \u003cstrong data-end=\"991\" data-start=\"961\"\u003eaggressive riding position\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1081\" data-section-id=\"1y16ov3\" data-start=\"994\"\u003eBest suited to riders who stay relatively stable in the saddle (less shifting around)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1154\" data-section-id=\"9qfk0p\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003eCompetitive cyclists or performance-focused riders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1222\" data-section-id=\"4mxlj3\" data-start=\"1155\"\u003ePeople who prefer a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003elight, stiff setup over maximum comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1310\" data-section-id=\"17vfbtq\" data-start=\"1223\"\u003eShort to medium rides, or long rides if you’re already well-adapted to firm saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"1312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1312\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis isn’t a “sit back and relax” saddle—it’s a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1408\" data-start=\"1376\"\u003e“go fast and stay efficient”\u003c\/strong\u003e piece of kit. If your priority is comfort over long, casual rides, this might feel too firm. But if you want something that disappears under you while pushing hard, it fits that role well.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Selle Italia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48127083806942,"sku":"059A620ICA001","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/23019_images-62--2.jpg?v=1776501056","url":"https:\/\/online-bicycle-shop.co.za\/products\/selle-italia-saddle-slr-carbon-s3-my26","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}