SLR Superflow vs SSM Mantra - help me decide

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AGW
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by AGW

My SMP has solved the issue of comfort, but it doesn't allow me to position myself like I'd like. I have to go nose up for a flatter sitting area, but this results in a big leather spire pressed into my nuts when I want to get low. I also can't scoot forward. Nose down solves this problem, but then I can't really sit on the flat surface my butt prefers when I sit back up.

Between the SLR Superflow and the Mantra, what have WW's experienced?

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by Powerful Pete

Not tried an SLR... but the Mantra was puhfect for my behind. Broke it after a while, but still looking for a deal on one... great seat for mah buttocks.
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by dvincere

I preferred the Selle San Marco Mantra but both were good seats. Never tried an SMP though.

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by savechief

If you have it narrowed down to these two, wouldn't it be easier to just buy both and return the one you liked least?
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AGW
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by AGW

Returns aren't always possible if nothing is wrong with the saddle. Anyhow, I've ruled out the Mantra. The only dilemma I have now is 130 or 145mm in width. My sit bones measure between 105 and 110mm on the silly shop tools, so I suspect the former.

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