The Allure V2 Women's Lux-Alloy is the latest version of SDG’s do-it-all female-specific saddle.
Updates include an increase in the cut-out channel to offer additional soft-tissue relief and a new lightweight EVA foam, which is said to improve comfort.
SDG has designed the saddle with a flatter profile, which should provide a greater freedom of movement for riders out on the trail and gives it a more modern look.
SDG Allure V2 Women's Lux-Alloy specifications
The base is constructed from nylon glass for better power transfer, while the seat has a soft microfibre cover. The Allure V2 is available in a range of colours, including limited designs such as the Cornish Surf edition by artist Lisa Robins.
The saddle comes in a single 143mm width and has a length of 265mm. My test saddle weighed 257g – 2g heavier than the claimed weight.
Alloy rails with etched markings complete the saddle.
SDG Allure V2 Women's Lux-Alloy performance
Given SDG claims this saddle is designed for ‘any cycling discipline’, I was eager to try it out on both a trail bike and a cross-country bike.
Unfortunately, the Allure V2 did not blow me away.
The EVA foam padding felt hard on my sit bones and the cut-out channel intended for pressure relief is very narrow and short, offering no relief from pressure where you don’t want it and making for an uncomfortable ride very quickly.
When out of the saddle, the outlook is more positive. I didn’t encounter any interference when descending and the sides provided grip and comfort for controlling the bike with my knees and inner thighs when trails got technical.
The flat-forward profile enables you to move around the saddle with ease, which is an advantage on the descents or technical climbs when a dynamic riding style is needed. Snagged clothing was never an issue.
SDG gets some credit for making an aesthetically clean-looking saddle with plenty of colour choices, along with some limited-edition prints to add a bit of flare to your bike.
The microfibre cover wipes clean, but mud collects in the perforated holes and after a short period of testing the purple colour began to wear off.
Mountain bike saddles | How we tested
Rach tested these mountain bike saddles on a variety of terrain across the South West of England and South Wales.
She rode both a cross-country bike and trail bike to gauge how the saddles performed in different disciplines and conditions.
Saddles on test
- Fizik Vento Argo R1 Adaptive
- Ergon SM E-Mountain Sport Women
- SDG Allure V2
- Liv Approach SL
- Specialized Power Comp with MIMIC
SDG Allure V2 Women's Lux-Alloy bottom line
The Allure misses the mark for me, lacking comfort even on short rides. It looks great, but I would expect more for the price.
Coming in only one size narrows its suitability for many riders. If you ride mainly uplift, this saddle could be an option, but for me it didn't live up to its claim of offering comfort for any discipline.
Product
| Brand | sdg |
| Price | 83.00 EUR,90.00 GBP,90.00 USD |
| Weight | 257.0000, GRAM (143mm x 265mm) - |
Features
| br_rails | aluminium |
| br_cutOut | yes |
| br_gender | womens |
| br_length | 265mm |
| br_availableWidths | 143mm |
