Flite saddles - are they the 'law'?

[ededwards]

It seems to me that Flite saddles are extremely popular on many builds and look just right as although they were not often specced out of the factory they were a frequent upgrade BITD.

I appreciate that not everyone gets on with them comfort wise but are there any examples of where a Flite really doesn't work from an aesthetic point of view or are they a very safe and classy option?

 

[Rob1]

A design classic without doubt. Can see mine from here and the curves and overall appearance make it difficult to fault. I'd only ever replace it with a brooks swift...

 

[Pickle]

As a finishing touch to a build, they work. In fact, I'd call them a 'timeless classic'. I know that I have chosen one to top off my RTS. It also helps that they are offered in various colours (red, green, blue, grey etc etc).

However, I have not and would not choose one for my day to day ride, on the basis of:
1) lack of comfort
2) price for replacement if it gets damaged
3) they wear very quickly

Beautiful, just not practical IMO

 

[tintin40]

Just the best. A design classic I love them. wouldn't sit on any thing else

 

[legrandefromage]

its the law, 3 penalty points and a £60 fine if your retro isnt equipped with one...

 

[Rob1]

Yeah, possibly not for the daily commute but I personally have always found them exceptionally comfortable even on all day rides. And my last one made 8 years with only a bit of superglue here and there to touch up where the leather had worn through...

 

[Pickle]

Vetta TT Trishock or SL for me for all day riding (TT on my Avalanche at the moment).

Flite for pimped out posing

 

[JeRkY]

its the law, 3 penalty points and a £60 fine if your retro isnt equipped with one...

Never mind your retro, my modern 2k6 KHS alite team is kitted out with a ti flite thats 10 years older than it.

They just work! The only bike I wouldnt put one on would be a trials frame.... and thats only because they dont have the option and holding it on with gaffer tape would just ruin the aesthetic of the saddle.

 

[Corduroyboy]

although they were not often specced out of the factory they were a frequent upgrade BITD.

Let's be honest: most of the saddles originally spec'ed on factory-equipped machines were absolute gash!

Always one of my first upgrades BITD. For me one of the few things that has earned a deservedly high reputation.

 

[Lysander]

Aye- Flite is one of those examples of a design gettin' the shape and aesthetic exactly right- nice flowing curves...............lighter and smaller saddles just look there's bits missing, bigger and more comfy ones look bulky- with the exception of the Rolls- another Selle Italia classic.

Them Italians know bum cheeks like the back o' their hands!!