Selle Italia Yutaak (08) | $109.38
BikeRadar verdict
"It might look seriously uncomfortable, but it isn’t"
With a Cordura and Kevlar mix of materials on the main covering, there's little wonder why this thing has lasted a while but shows very little sign of wear.
And with the Vibram inserts at the rear, Selle Italia's Gel Flow system and self-modelling padding (it sounds like nonsense, but it really is comfy) it does an exceptionally good job of being kind on your arse for hours on end. But the rubber side sections catch and grip your shorts from time to time, and it always seems to be just when you really need to get off the saddle and shift your weight back sharpish that they snag.
It's easy to fix with a little SP90 silicone spray every other couple of rides, though. Aside from that little niggle, this is a nice bit of kit at a pretty good price, that weighs a respectable 297g. It all adds up to a performance saddle aimed at mountain biking but which ends up being a fantastic city/commuting saddle that's light, durable and affordable.
User Reviews
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0.3
User review of Selle Italia Yutaak (08)
Just completed my first long ride on this saddle. 100km over mixed terrain, and I cant believe how comfortable the ride was. No numbness, no burn, no slip, everything just hunkydorypeachyfine!
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0.3
User review of Selle Italia Yutaak (08)
Lasted four weeks and then snapped across the back. Selle italia wouldn't replace it. They said it had been impacted. I hadn't it just popped when i was riding i only weigh 70kg. Very dissappointed. Wouldn't buy another selle italia. It was the gel version too 70 quid wasted
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Specification
- Name:
- Yutaak (08)
- Built by:
- Selle Italia
- Price:
- $109.38
- Aeration System:
- No
- Aerodynamic:
- No
- Anti Compression Channel:
- No
- Cast Magnesium Rear Mounts:
- No
- Requires I-Beam Seatpost:
- No
- Revised Decals:
- No
- Rubberised Interface With Saddle:
- No
- Saddle Moves With Pedalling Motion:
- No
- Saddle Scuff Guards:
- No
- Saddle Zero Friction Sphere System:
- No
- Simple Drawstring Saddle Fitting:
- No
- Weight (g):
- 297 g
- Width (mm):
- 150 mm
- Available Colours:
- Black
- Shock Absorption:
- Vibration Dampening
- Road/Performance Compatibility:
- Extreme MTB
- Saddle Padding:
- Rubber Pad Inserts
- Saddle Rails:
- Titanium
- Saddle Cover Material:
- Synthetic
- Saddle Country of Origin:
- Italy
- Riding Position Support:
- Upright
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