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Mathieu Van der Poel has once again rewritten cyclo-cross history, winning his eighth UCI cyclo-cross world title. MVDP dominated the race with a performance that left little room for doubt.

For the third consecutive year, Gran Fondo magazine readers have named Selle Italia their favourite saddle brand, confirming the brand’s reputation among passionate and informed cyclists. This recognition is a strong endorsement from the cycling community and a testament to the quality and innovation behind every Selle Italia saddle.

Since its launch in 1999, the SLR has become a staple in the peloton and a key component for some of the fastest cyclists in the world. Now in its fourth generation, we take a look at the origins of this iconic saddle and the technologies that make this generation so special.

To mark the release of the brand new SLR, Alex Paton from GCN came to visit our headquarters to learn more about the design and 25 year history behind the newest generation.