Fizik Arione R1 Versus Evo Saddle Review

Stripped back to a mere 167g with minimal padding and lashings of carbon fibre it is still surprisingly comfortable with a great balance of stiffness and flex. Saddles are a personal taste but I find the Arione exceptionally comfortable.

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Quite near the level of Brook saddle to be honest.

Fizik arione r1 versus evo saddle review. 175 is obviously a lot to spend on a saddle but this one is unusually good. Fizik has expanded their Adaptive saddle range to include two new options in addition to the original based on Fiziks Antares platform. The new Arione R1 Versus Evo saddle has a deep relief channel to help with pressure issues for some riders and it remains a comfortable performance lead.

My test model is the wider 148mm Large version that weighs 1887g which is very light for such a richly upholstered saddle. In terms of saddle pecking order the Antares Versus Evo 00 Adaptive with its 3D printing technology once its actually available to buy will be somewhat higher than that of the Antares R3 we. Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose.

The new Arione R1 Versus Evo saddle has a deep relief channel to help with pressure issues for some riders and it remains a comfortable performance lead saddle. This is actually 25 cheaper than the Fizik Arione R1 saddle that we reviewed in 2012. The difference between the Evo R1 Evo R3 models is the rail material the heavier R3 uses Fiziks hollow alluminium rails.

Im a fan of the Aliante in all its guises and the Evo is no exception. Buy the Fizik Arione R1 Versus saddle. I see it as another option for people who want extra flexy saddle.

Fizik has gone with the whole less is more ethos with its Arione 00 Versus Evo saddle. Its got a wide profile to the rear of the saddle and a pronounced upward turn whereas the Arione which is designed for Snakes is much flatter and also narrower. Fizik Antares Versus Evo 00 Adaptive.

Once youve determined your saddle shape you then use your body weight and power output to find the ideal saddle size. Fizik Arione R1 Versus Evo Regular saddle. The Antares Versus Evo R3 Adaptive combines the latest construction technology to produce a saddle thats comfortable and light.

It provides a little more lateral give than a normal saddle but this is no bad thing as it helps isolate the body from road shocks and fatigue inducing vibrations and feels less like you are. This is a high module carbon fiber performance racing saddle with the new 3D printed Adaptive material on top. While other Fizik saddle have stiff shell.

The R1 Versus EVOs shell flex and sag a lot more. The narrower Fizik Antares Versus Evo R1 saddle weighs a claimed 174g while the. But the reality is that you really need to be sold on the benefits of the new construction especially when you can have a normal carbon-railed Antares R1 Versus for just 190 before committing to it.

The new Fizik Arione R1 Versus Evo is a lightweight saddle that provides comfort and a pressure relief channel down the centre while still feeling stable enough to allow you to transfer power efficiently to the pedals. There is genuine merit in the Versus Evo concept so for many I suspect it may well provide a nice compromise between racy shaping and vibration-damping flex. My sit bones were right on the edge where the cushion meets the cut-out.

The Fizik Alliante R1 VS EVO saddle has a larger center cut-out. I reviewed the Fizik Arione R1 saddle earlier in the year and a. Having experience with older Fizik saddle Versus EVO is entirely different.

I had 5 minute tests a friends Antares R1 Versus EVO. The saddle did look sleek and attractive but not made for. Its a light upmarket carbon saddle that offers both central pressure relief and sit bone support thanks to well-judged padding and useful flex but it doesnt come cheap.

Both Fizik Antares Versus Evo saddles are available in 139mm and 149mm width options each measuring 274mm in length. I could tell before even mounting that saddle on my bike that it would hurt. Fiziks Antares R1 Versus Evo Regular saddle takes longer to say than it does to get comfortable on.

An all-black aesthetic in the Antares Versus Evo R1 and R3 Adaptive. At a width of 75mm the saddles have a height of 58mm.

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