The Selle Italia Novus Flow Saddle features extra padding and a moderate cutout. It is soft and has moderate pressure relief for those who need a little break from seat pressure. With a shape of top-level saddles, it gives a high-performance fit; but it saves in the shell and rails, making the saddle accessible and easy to buy.
The Novus line of saddles from Selle Italia share a flattish shape, short length, and longish cut-out. The Flow has the shortest cutout in the Novus line There are two sizes, a L and S, corresponding with the L3 and S3 of Selle Italia’s idmatch system.
The foundation of the saddle is TI 316 Tube 7mm round rails. It’s an alloyed titanium/steel that is strong and reasonably light. A nylon composite shell is hung on the rails, featuring a Superflow cutout. This design starts in front with a flattened nose and moves to a full-on, wide opening in the middle. Extra padding is added between the shell and cover in the form of a layer of neoprene. Fibra-Tek synthetic leather covering. finishes the saddle.
The two size of the Selle Italia Novus Flow Saddle are L at 146mm wide by 278mm long and weighing 230g, and the S at 137mm wide by 278mm long and weighing 225g.