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Italian saddle brand Selle Italia has delved into its archives to create a rereleased version of two iconic saddles.
The legendary Turbo and Flite, two models that wrote the history of the Selle Italia brand, and accompanied the greatest cycling champions, are back as part of the brand’s Heritage collection.
Reintroduced in a version that is faithful to the original version, these iconic saddles, made of genuine leather, are designed for enthusiasts who would like to relive the emotions of the cycling of yesteryear.
Two saddles that tell the story of cycling, relaunched by Selle Italia in two re-editions almost identical to the iconic models of the 1980s and 1990s: Turbo and Flite.
Part of the Heritage collection, these new saddles combine classic and modern elements and pay homage to the Company’s roots and to the champions who chose them in the past. Made of genuine leather and in a totally black version, Turbo and Flite embody the spirit of cycling of the past.
Turbo 1980
Turbo was the first saddle manufactured by the Asolo-based Company used by a professional cyclist in the 1980s: Bernard Hinault turned it into a legendary model.
Turbo 1980 celebrates this history and re-proposes the original design of a model with a genuine leather cover and a FecAlloy rail. A unique version that revives the cycling of yesteryear with a contemporary reinterpretation.
Recommended retail price: £99
Flite 1990
Launched for the first time in 1990, Flite was a real revolution in the world of saddles. It was the first product characterised by a design with an exposed rail, which influenced saddle design for future generations.
The Flite 1990 version keeps the minimalist style and slim silhouette and features the old Selle Italia logo, to celebrate the Company’s long history.
Handmade with genuine leather and titanium rails, it is the reinterpretation of an iconic model that is still used today by new champions.
Recommended retail price: £99
For more information about the Selle Italia Heritage range, click here.
In the UK Selle Italia is distributed by Zyro Fisher.
