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Fizik Alante Carbon

Fizik Alante Carbon

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The Aliante is the saddle for those who have not yet experienced a custom fit or for those that think they have. It's the enthusiast choice for racing and training, and for those that think they have ...
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Reviewed by: 
charlesh

Review Date
November 10, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 3 years

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Price Paid:  $250.00 at ebay

Summary:
This is a beautifully built and super comfy saddle. Hard to find fault with it really. I have them on both my bikes.

Strengths:
Superbly comfortable, looks good, light (but not ultra weeny). The scuff guards are a great idea eg protect the saddle when leaning bike against a wall etc.

Weaknesses:
None.

Similar Products Used:
Selle Italia (various), Selle San Marco, WTB.

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Reviewed by: 
John

Review Date
June 23, 2008

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
1 Year

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Price Paid:  $159.00 at ebay

Favorite Ride:
Big Cottonwood

Bike Setup:
Serotta Legend Ti

Summary:
I loved this saddle but it broke after only 900 miles. I only weigh 165 lbs., never crashed the bike and it never fell over. One rail broke completely off at the joint between the ti and carbon. The other is cracked. It is out of warranty, and I'm really unsure about getting another one. I could go with ti rails and live with the less comfortable ride vs. carbon, but the ride was SO NICE that I may swallow hard and get another one.

Strengths:
Comfort

Weaknesses:
Very fragile

Similar Products Used:
The usual nice stuff-Italia, Marco,Terry

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Reviewed by: 
lcd

Review Date
May 5, 2008

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
2 Years

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Price Paid:  $170.00 at eBay

Favorite Ride:
Up and Down and Around Again

Bike Setup:
Calfee Luna Pro, Dura Ace, Deda Blackstick Seatpost, Velomax Ascent II

Summary:
Saddle creaks! Tried all kinds of tricks and tweaks to fix it. Different seatposts made no difference.

Strengths:
Comfortable, light

Weaknesses:
NOISY!!!

Similar Products Used:
Fizik Arione, Selle Italia SLR Gel

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Reviewed by: 
rkb

Review Date
February 8, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
6 months

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Price Paid:  $250.00 at Local Bike Shop

Favorite Ride:
Anywhere is fine

Bike Setup:
08 Lemond Tete de Course.

Summary:
For the past couple seasons I have used the Fizik Aliante Ti saddle on my mountain bike. The Ti model uses a nylon internal shell for structure and is great on a cross country bike. When I built up my latest road bike I wanted the flexing benefits of the carbon shelled version. The flexing of the carbon shell creates a hammock effect for your sit bones. With so much out of the saddle work done on a mountain bike it is hard to realize the benefits from the added flex. However, on the road, mile after mile the flex of the carbon shell is wonderful. If you have ever started hating your saddle after a couple hours this is a product worth considering.

My carbon Fizik Aiante Twin Flex is the version with braided carbon rails that are covered with a resin coated fabric in the seatpost clamping zones. It also has the Integrated Clip System (ICS). The ICS is allows the rider to use ICS compatable clip in accessories such as their seatbags. The advertised weight of this saddle is 199 grams, mine came in at 209.

There are conflicting reviews of the carbon rails. In my experience as a 150lb rider is they are just fine and in 3000 miles of use the carbon rails are as good as new. Words of caution, check with your LBS and see if there is a rider weight limit if you think this might be a concern. Also pay close attention to the amount of torque that is applied to the seatpost clamp bolts. Five to six newton meters on the torque wrench is what I use.

I have nothing bad to say about this product. So far it has proven reliable as well as durable and is by far the most comfortable saddle that I have ever used.

Strengths:
Quality construction and pure comfort.

Weaknesses:
I have found none. If you are concerned about the carbon rails, look into the metal railed version.

Similar Products Used:
WTB Rocket V Ti
Fizik Aliante Ti
Fizik Aliante Delta

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Reviewed by: 
Kiddiecar

Review Date
December 6, 2007

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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1.00 of 5, 4 votes

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Price Paid:  $200.00 at eBay

Favorite Ride:
Anywhere with good friends

Bike Setup:
Moots compact SL, Moots seatpost, Campy Eurus wheels, Campy Chorus Components.

Summary:
The rails are a larger diameter than my seatpost could accommodate. I could never use the saddle.

Strengths:
Looks good, light weight.

Weaknesses:
Doesn't fit my seatpost.

Similar Products Used:
Fizik Airone Carbon with Ti rails

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