Selle Italia Turbo returns

I had two back in the day, they were a revelation in comfort compared with what had gone before. One lives-on on a bike I sold to a mate 7 years ago after 10 years of sterling service for my backside and still does 10,000 miles a year with no sign of wearing out. I still ride the latest incarnations of the saddle today, each of which has managed the seemingly impossible task of being more comfortable that its predecessor. I would wonder why anyone would take the retrograde step back the original today though.
Posted: 04/02/2010 16:12

I've still got my original black one which came as standard on my 653 Peugeot in 1990. It's now doing service on my singlespeed.

Whilst it's very nice, the modern gel saddles are much more comfortable. I recently bought a Madison G16 for my winter bike and found it to be fantastic. A bargain too at £14.

Posted: 04/02/2010 16:32

My first Turbo replaced the Unicor Nitor which had saved me from the horrors made by Brooks. I replaced the Turbo when it wore through with Turbomatics and Flites which I still use.

I may buy one for my tourer as the Turbomatic is starting to sag.

Posted: 04/02/2010 18:34

synthetic leather upper

On second thoughts, maybe not.

Posted: 04/02/2010 18:35

JohnG wrote (see)

My first Turbo replaced the Unicor Nitor which had saved me from the horrors made by Brooks. I replaced the Turbo when it wore through with Turbomatics and Flites which I still use.

I had a Unico Nitor which, considering it was basically just a hard plastic shell, was surprisingly comfortable. The Brooks Professional was a comfortable saddle though for it's day especially after some 'breaking-in'.
Posted: 04/02/2010 18:47

My Brooks Pro got steadily more uncomfortable as it broke in.
Posted: 07/02/2010 12:36

I had a white gel one on me Nelson. Very comfy!!
Posted: 07/02/2010 14:33

Got my first one in white with birthday money back in around 83, still ride a turbomatic and have recently got a turbomatic recovered in Merida green leather by a car upholster. Loved the Turbo and will no doubt purchase one again. Bought a Brooks Pro a couple a weeks ago reckoning I´m now old enough to ride one and any pain in the under area ain´t going to damage my child production.
Posted: 08/02/2010 11:34

I stil have aTurbo Bernard Hinault bought circa 1986, and it has survived to several crashes and even though a bit damaged at the corners it works fairly well, I have it on my Titanium Crisp frame and do not think will ever move it from that bike until it dies (I may pass before than it I am afraid).
Posted: 08/02/2010 19:00

Howsabout posting a pic of the re-upholstered green Turbo Daniel? (Green is my fave.)
Posted: 09/02/2010 12:37