Bike Sleuth

Selle San Marco Magma MG Saddle

When the average person takes a quick glance at bicycle, they may notice an aerodynamic road bike, a hard-tail or full-suspension mountain bike as well as few of the components, but may not think twice about the seat. Although your bike seat may not get much attention, it may be one of the most important components you have, as it needs to be durable for distant rides in less than desirable conditions, and it needs to keep you comfortable as well. Fortunately, there are saddle makers, like Selle San Marco, that know all to well the importance of a good bike seat. With the Magma MG Saddle, you’ll get the durability and comfort you require for those enduring bike rides, no matter if your in a triathlon, extended road race or on a casual ride. This is the padded version of Magma MGC saddle allowing for better comfort with Lorica cover on Titanox (hollow stainless steel) rails. When you’re an avid rider, then you really understand the importance of a good, and so does Selle San Marco. So if your road bike is in need of a new saddle, then you’ll appreciate the light and comfortable ride you’ll experience on the Selle San Marco Magma MG Saddle.

This road bike is made for pure flat-out racing with it’s light and sturdy carbon frame that utilizes “tube-to-tube” technology, where there are no aluminum lugs or welds, making it light and strong. This Look bike uses carbon strips to bond the frame, and its geometry provides vibration absorption while still ensuring lateral stiffness without the loss of flexibility. The 555 comes equipped with Shimano Ultegra front/rear derailleurs and shift/brake levers, Ultegra brakes and FCR-600 50×34 crankset, Mavic Ksyrium Equipe M10 wheels and a Selle San Marco Ponza saddle. If you want to race the streets of your neighborhood like you’re part of a team, then you’ll want the LOOK 555 ORIGIN ULTEGRA BIKE ’07.