Selle San Marco Concor Supercomfort Racing Saddle

The Selle San Marco Concor Supercomfort Racing Saddle brings together a retro look with the comfort and tech innovations of a modern design to create one strong performing package.

I initially thought the saddle was a throwback to more vintage designs, but it throws in some modern features that help bring it into the 21st century, such as a the large cutout, Xsilite rails, Biofoam+ & Gel and a carbon reinforced shell.

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Before I get further into the review, there is always a caveat for saddles, in that my perception of comfort and fit is subjective. Everybody has different preferences and body types, so it's always good to test several different saddle shapes and types.

With that out the way, this saddle was relatively comfortable for me. It is not the most padded I have used, although certainly not a boneshaker by any stretch. A nice amount of flex helps negate the need for a huge amount of padding, and this flex didn't seem to have too much impact on my ability to put power through the pedals. That said, it isn't a saddle you're likely to find in the pro peloton...

Part of this comfort comes from the large cutout in the centre of the saddle, which relieves pressure from the perineum and allows for ventilation while riding. It works well, combined with the 'shock absorber system' that Selle San Marco has used, means it's comfortable even on long rides.

The upper is made from a 'microfeel cover', which seems hardwearing and didn't show any marks despite being leant on several walls. It also provides a decent amount of grip, stopping me from sliding around when riding, and providing a decent pedalling platform.

The shell is a carbon-reinforced nylon construction, which seems relatively robust while managing to incorporate a fair amount of shock absorption. The rails used are made from Xsilite, which Selle San Marco claims is 'a material with a high percentage of silicon with particles of titanium and carbon. Light and strong, it turns out to be resistant to all weather conditions'. It certainly seems strong enough, and incorporates some flex, and the rails don't slip in the clamp thanks to the textured section keeping everything in place nicely.

It sits higher than most on the rails, with lower sides that give it the classical look but a curved shape running front to back for a distinctly modern twist. I would normally choose something a little flatter, but this was still relatively comfortable for me, the flex plus the cutout making it not too difficult to find a riding position I was happy with.

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The saddle comes in on the road.cc Scales of Truth at 240g, which is relatively competitive with others in the same price range such as the Selle Italia Flow (listed as 210g), and the RRP of £119.99 is about what I'd expect.

Overall, I was impressed with this saddle. For those looking for out-and-out performance it may be a little too flexy, but for longer rides or just for your runaround bike, it works really well.

Verdict

A very good classic-looking saddle with a huge central opening relieving unwanted pressure