The latest creation by Italian saddle manufacturer Selle Repente is Latus CL. To meet the needs of riders who are after wider seats, the Italian brand has added a compact and lightweight saddle to its range.
Latus CL’s dimensions are 240 mm x 152 mm, with a weight of 145g.
The saddle structure is made of unidirectional carbon fibre with a Twill weave reinforcement, autoclave-processed to enhance the mechanical properties of this material. It features differential section rails.
Latus CL (which in Latin means ‘150 – wide’) has a flattened rear support surface to offer support even in the case of far apart ischial tuberosities (sit bones)
The saddle is crossed axially by a channel. Here, the shape follows the rider’s bone profile matching the inclination of the pelvis. The anatomical channel reaches its maximum depth where this is most useful to help ease pressure on the perineal area.
The curvature between the wider part of the saddle and the more tapered front has been designed to ‘guarantee maximum freedom of leg movement and to avoid any inner thigh chafing.’
Viewed from the side, the upper profile of the saddle has a slight central gap, whose purpose is to help cyclists maintain the most comfortable riding position and preventing any sliding forward. Extra padding made of EVA helps to ensure support all the way to the front, ‘avoiding discomfort and numbness even when riding in an aerodynamic position.’
Latus CL is positioned as a high-quality compact saddle for road and off-road cycling, ‘comfortable and light, designed for both men and women’. The suggested retail price is €219.
