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Category: San Marco
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Published on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 08:22
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Written by Marcella Crisanti
One of the few truly competitive seats for women for weight and performance
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San Marco has renewed its range of seats for women and Aspide Glamour model is one example. Based on an existing model, the new Aspide Glamour was remodeled in aesthetics and technology, with a new livery in white or black version and a new EVA padding. Like other models including the San Marco Aspide Glamour has Xsilite sled, a material lighter and stronger than titanium, and the boat loaded with carbon fiber, to obtain a rigid and lightweight. Is then applied to the hull construction process called core areas consisting of a bi-injection allows the shell to deform progressively and without compromising sealing performance of the session. Also helps to increase comfort at a particular point of saddle. Padding is Eva, a padding different thicknesses, which allows the saddle to be ergonomic at "critical" without adding unnecessary weight. The surface coating is Microfeel, lightweight, durable and stable over time. The saddle has a size of 272x155 mm and a weight of 170 grams declared (+/- 10% tolerance), 175 those we reported with our instrumentation. It's available in white or black.
The road test
The Selle San Marco Glamour is remarkable for the elegant graphics and special addition to the excellent construction, common to all models in the San Marco. The saddle is wide right in the rear to better accommodate the larger pool of women, but remains very close to the front, so as to minimize contact with the inside of the thigh. Riding appreciates the quality padding, looks stiff and fine, but ultimately is more comfortable than other more bulky and heavy. Being a very light saddle, his weight better, to be combined with a good base, but its excellent anatomical imbottiura EVA and the compliance to allow women a high level of comfort even in long runs. An excellent base back then, allows a proper distribution of body weight over a wide area that minimizes soreness. The pressure on the genitals is more than satisfactory, especially if you care to lower the saddle nose down to 3 mm. Is well anyway clear that this model is very light and sporty for the cyclists, then the entry refers to facilities that use. Good comfort even on bumpy, encouraged by the quality dell'imbottitura that once again highlighted a number of advantages. The proper conformation of the seat provides excellent support during the upward push on the pedals and, where show the excellent stiffness of the hull. The front allows very close, then ride a very profitable, with almost no interference between the edge of the seat and the inside of the thigh. Only athletes who are riding in the saddle point will find a minimal padding and reduced support, but this is not a specific seat location for this type of bike. In conclusion one of the few woman-specific saddles to be read with a very narrow profile front and rear wide, with good comfort, but above all a great pedaling efficiency and a rigid hull. A good seat for a racing bike. The price of 95 Euro is good considering the weight.
Positive aspects
Support of the buttock
Rigidity of the hull
Build quality
Efficient pedaling
Low weight
Negative aspscts
None
To learn more:
Selle San Marco
Website: www.sellesanmarco.com
