Selle Italia vs Specialized:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Selle Italia had more branded searches than Specialized among bike saddle brands in New Zealand. Selle Italia had about 90 branded searches, while Specialized had 50. Selle Italia made up 4.4% of all bike saddle brand searches we track, and Specialized accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike saddle brands, Specialized appeared in all five answers and Selle Italia in three. Specialized was mentioned before Selle Italia in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Selle Italia, about 80% more searches than Specialized
Who does AI mention more?
Specialized, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Specialized, named ahead of Selle Italia in every answer
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Top bike saddle brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Specialized appeared in all five answers. Selle Italia was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Specialized was listed before Selle Italia in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Specialized1st
Ergon2nd- Selle Italia3rd
Fizik4th
Brooks England5th
WTB6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Specialized5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ergon4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- WTB3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Brooks England3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Selle Italia3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Fizik2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bike saddle brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bike saddle brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bike saddle brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bike saddle brand in New Zealand for long rides?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“comfortable bike saddle”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bike seat nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Selle Italia or Specialized more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Selle Italia and Specialized by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six bike saddle brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Selle Italia, Specialized. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | WTB | Ergon | Brooks England | Fizik | Selle Italia | Specialized |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.1% | 15.3% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.8% | 13.7% | 10.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.9% | 25.2% | 18.9% | 14.4% | 9% | 4.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 17.1% | 26.7% | 24.8% | 13.3% | 11.4% | 6.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.9% | 13.9% | 10.8% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.8% | 15.6% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.8% | 17.5% | 18.2% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| May 2026 | 64.9% | 13.5% | 8.2% | 7.7% | 4.3% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 71% | 8.7% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 3% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.8% | 15.4% | 11.9% | 7% | 8.4% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.1% | 10.7% | 7.3% | 6% | 4.3% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.8% | 12.2% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
How has the Selle Italia and Specialized comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Selle Italia was ahead of Specialized in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Selle Italia’s share of searches among bike saddle brands in New Zealand moved from 6.1% to 4.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 100 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Specialized’s share of searches among bike saddle brands in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 50.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand bike saddle brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Specialized gained share of searches among bike saddle brands in New Zealand, from 1.7% to 2.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Selle Italia in New Zealand fell 10% over 12 measured months, from 100 to 90 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Selle Italia’s and Specialized’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Selle Italia
2 branded search terms
- selle italia
- selle italia saddle
Specialized
1 branded search term
- specialized saddle
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