I have a couple of Lorica saddles and they have worn like iron. Lorica is a synthetic leather. Wears very well. Real leather has a different feel to it, it breaths. Probably can't go wrong either way. I've used a San Marco Aspide and Era with Lorica covers and they were my fav's. Just try to avoid any that have embroidery.
No experience with the new Flite or Gel Flow. I have a old Flite Gel on one of my bikes (leather cover) that I love. Wish they would not have stopped making them (as for the old Flite).
I might go out on a limb and say the Lorica might outlast leather as a cover material, but nothing feels like real leather...
I don't know if it is acceptable etiquette to respond to old posts. Please forgive me if it is a transgression. I was searching for Lorica on Google and came across this thread.
I have a 2010 Selle Italia Fibra. I love the comfort, but I am really disappointed with the crappy leather. It bleeds black dye that is visible if I wear red cycling shorts. In less than a year the cove is badly scuffed. I was thinking about getting Lorica next time.
Has anybody had both leather and Lorica? Does the Lorica resist scuffing and bleeding?
Certainly I cannot remember Lorica ever bleeding and it was pretty durable too. Ended up selling my Lorica covered saddles after a couple of years of use. People still bought them so I guess they weren't all bad at that point.
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