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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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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Specification
- Name:
- Yutaak (08)
- Built by:
- Selle Italia
- Price:
- $109.38
- Aeration System:
- false
- Aerodynamic:
- false
- Anti Compression Channel:
- false
- Available Colours:
- Black
- Cast Magnesium Rear Mounts:
- false
- Requires I-Beam Seatpost:
- false
- Revised Decals:
- false
- Riding Position Support:
- Upright
- Road/Performance Compatibility:
- Extreme MTB
- Rubberised Interface With Saddle:
- false
- Saddle Country of Origin:
- Italy
- Saddle Cover Material:
- Synthetic
- Saddle Moves With Pedalling Motion:
- false
- Saddle Padding:
- Rubber Pad Inserts
- Saddle Rails:
- Titanium
- Saddle Scuff Guards:
- false
- Saddle Zero Friction Sphere System:
- false
- Shock Absorption:
- Vibration Dampening
- Simple Drawstring Saddle Fitting:
- false
- Weight (g):
- 297 g
- Width (mm):
- 150 mm
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