Selle Italia Turbomatic 4 replacement...?

[S2Sturges]

Alas, the last of my Turbomatic 4's is biting the dust... Can I get some feedback on what your opinion might be as to a newer alternative that'll fit the same... I've tried a couple, the newish Flite and a Tom Ritchey WCS (apparently made in the Selle Italia factory) but not quite right my my ample and rapidly aging bum.....
Thanks, look forward with interest to the replies.

 

[tubularglue]

a classic done again,

http://www.sellesanmarco.it/en/Collezione/Saddles/43/Regale Racing Team.html

http://www.sellesanmarco.it/en/Collezione/Saddles/42/Regale Racing.html#

 

[mercycle]

How does a Regal fit? They're still around (biketiresdirect shows them)

 

[Black Dog]

Try the fizik aliante. Very comfy with a traditional profile. Most comfortable seat my rear end has ever had. However, each rear end is different and will find a different seat comfortable.

 

[Wallace]

After decades riding on Regals, Rolls, Turbomatics, etc, I finally bought a Fizik Aliante, and like Black Dog, I'll happily testify to its comfort level. If anything, it's too comfortable. It's like a lightweight, streamlined comfy sofa for your bike. After a few 100+ mile rides without any pain or the slightest soreness at all, I started to feel like I was cheating. Isn't cycling all about suffering? What would Eddy think?

 

[S2Sturges]

After decades riding on Regals, Rolls, Turbomatics, etc, I finally bought a Fizik Aliante, and like Black Dog, I'll happily testify to its comfort level. If anything, it's too comfortable. It's like a lightweight, streamlined comfy sofa for your bike. After a few 100+ mile rides without any pain or the slightest soreness at all, I started to feel like I was cheating. Isn't cycling all about suffering? What would Eddy think?

Hmmm..... it IS all about suffering isn't it? Seems the Fizik is getting a pretty positive response so far.. The Rolls was mentioned, I think I found them a bit too flat, having that bit of shape in the Turbo was the go..

Well,thanks to all so far.. I'll be looking forward to any other replies

 

[Kennf1]

Ex-turbo, current Aliante user here. Best saddle I've ever had. Can't understand my friends who insist on the no-padding nylon shells that pervade the market right now. I still have an old turbo on my mountain bike, though.

 

[S2Sturges]

Geez, the Aliante is getting a pretty good rap, hey?
Thanks for that!

 

[El Oso]

I miss my Turbomatic too and still curse Selle Italia for initially discontinuing it. But alas, according to their website it's coming back!
http://www.selleitalia.com/eng/index.html

I tried the Regal but IMO it didn't have the padding or shock absobtion of the Turbomatic 4 (I had the gel version).

I have had some luck with the Specialized Phenom 143; nice curved profile, more padding than the Regal, but still not as comfortable as the Turbomatic. Wish I tried the Aliante, fizik has excellent products.

 

[S2Sturges]

I miss my Turbomatic too and still curse Selle Italia for initially discontinuing it. But alas, according to their website it's coming back!
http://www.selleitalia.com/eng/index.html

I tried the Regal but IMO it didn't have the padding or shock absobtion of the Turbomatic 4 (I had the gel version).

I have had some luck with the Specialized Phenom 143; nice curved profile, more padding than the Regal, but still not as comfortable as the Turbomatic. Wish I tried the Aliante, fizik has excellent products.

Hmmmm..... Very tempting isn't it? I had a look at the link, looks pretty nice.. The Aliante has been getting a pretty good rap, but I may try and search out one of those new Turbos.... thanks for taking the time to reply!

 

[Kennf1]

I miss my Turbomatic too and still curse Selle Italia for initially discontinuing it. But alas, according to their website it's coming back!
http://www.selleitalia.com/eng/index.html

Look's intriguing. A turbo under 400 grams? Blasphemy! They've also reissued the plain old Turbo, at a price of $50.

 

[El Oso]

Look's intriguing. A turbo under 400 grams? Blasphemy! They've also reissued the plain old Turbo, at a price of $50.

I know, nice for it to be "lightweight", althought carbon rails always scare me, I feel ti would provide better strength for bigger rider, but that could just me

A quick google search showed it in some stores for about $200 , but I suppose that's the same as a carbon twin flex aliante with k'ium rails

 

[ElChingon]

They're back! (without the hole as well)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dQIzGCOs74

http://www.selleitalia.com/eng/index.html