The Evolution Of A Performance Race Saddle: SLR Story

The Selle Italia SLR saddle is an icon, but how has its design changed over 25 years? We visit the Selle Italia HQ to put four generations of the legendary SLR to the test using the advanced idmatch pressure mapping system. See how subtle changes in width, cutouts, and 3D printing impact rider pressure and correct an imbalanced pelvis position. If you've ever struggled to find comfort on the bike, this deep dive into saddle science is a must-watch! In collaboration 🤝 ‪@selleitalia1897‬ and @idmatch Chapters: ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro: The Evolution of the Bicycle Saddle 00:51 - Understanding Basic Saddle Shape (The T-Shape) 01:34 - From Turbo to SLR: Selle Italia's History 01:55 - Generation 1 (1999): The Minimalist Icon Tested 04:44 - Generation 2 (2010): Cutouts and Width Options 05:59 - Generation 3 (2018): The Shorter 'Boost' Design 08:02 - Generation 4: 3D Printing and Refined Geometry 10:03 - Standard vs. 3D Print: Why the Cover Matters 11:17 - The Results: Correcting Pelvis Rotation 12:31 - Final Thoughts: The Importance of idmatch Bike Fit Useful Links: GCN Tech Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/techuploader Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing 👉 https://gcntech.co/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides Do you ride an old-school minimalist saddle, or have you upgraded to one of the latest 3D-printed designs? Let us know which saddle is your favourite?! 👉 Watch more on GCN Tech... 📹    • World Champs Won On A Chinese Bike? What D...   📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcntech.co/EditorsChoice 📹 Watch the latest GCN Tech Show 👉 https://gcntech.co/GCNTechShow 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 A BRIGHTER TOMORROW - Myysk.wav Insomniac - Matt Large.wav Nothing Is Left Behind - Chaxti.wav Sunset In The Maldives - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist.wav The Master - Scientific.wav Vivaldi_ The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 Summer_ III. Presto - Michelle Ross.wav #gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #biketech #technology 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency Brought to you by the world’s biggest cycling channel, the Global Cycling Network (GCN), GCN Tech is the only channel you need for all things bike tech – past, present and future. Simply put, we’re obsessed with tech: we seek out and showcase the best in bikes, components, tech, accessories, upgrades and more from races and events, tech shows and product launches across the globe to bring you the best in road bike technology. We’ve got great maintenance videos to help you get the most from your bike; pro-bike tours from all the biggest races; special features and the weekly GCN Tech Show! Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Core Body Temperature: https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels CeramicSpeed: https://gcn.eu/GCNCeramicSpeed Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network -    / @gcn   GCN Racing -    / @gcnracing   Global Triathlon Network -    / @gtn   GCN Italia -    / @gcnitalia   GCN en Español -    / @gcnenespanol   GCN auf Deutsch -    / @gcnaufdeutsch   GCN en Français -    / @gcnenfrancais   GCN Training -    / @gcntraining   Global Mountain Bike Network -    / @gmbn   GMBN Racing -    / @gmbnracing   GMBN Tech -    / @gmbntech   Electric Mountain Bike Network -    / @embn