Selle Royal
45°38′54″N 11°40′11″E / 45.6483181°N 11.6698328°E
| Company type | Joint-stock company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bicycle saddle manufacturer |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Founder | Riccardo Bigolin |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Barbara Bigolin |
| Products | Saddles for bicycles |
| Revenue | EUR 100 million (2012) |
| Website | selleroyal.com |
Selle Royal Spa is a company from Vicenza, Italy, founded in 1956 by Riccardo Bigolin, producing saddles for bicycles. In 1965, a formal establishment of Selle Royal Sp.A. was made in Vicenza for the production and distribution of bicycle saddles. Polyurethane foaming production system was chosen in order to be able to maximize production across the chain. Selle Royal then released the first patent of vacuum technology for ergonomic shaped design production.
In the 90's, Selle Royal Sp.A. developed and patented a revolutionary "soft-solid" material named as Royalgel. Royalgel claims to be the only saddle gel that doesn't age, harden, or migrate, delivering unbeatable comfort and durability.
With the 2010 acquisition of China's Justek, Selle Royal Spa was stated to be the world's largest manufacturer of bicycle saddles.