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Joey F
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: June 21, 2012
Strengths: High quality materials. Durable.Weaknesses: Shape of the saddle.Bottom Line: For me, this saddle is a 1. I have tried the other Fizik saddles, without any luck. None fit me. For the Aliante, the shape completely puts pressure on the perennial tissue. I was measured in at about 142mm, so the measurements were supposed to be correct. But my sit bones have to perch on the sides of the saddle, which are lower than the center, upon which the weight of my body, via the soft tissue, bears much of the weight. Numbness has been a serious issue. I have used this saddle for some time, adjusting it, adjusting my posture, to no avail. I have tried numerous saddles, and I am going to test out the Specialized Romin models, which I hear tremendous things about, for people such as myself who are trying to find a saddle that is friendly to the soft tissues down there. This saddle is well-crafted, and apparently works well for many people. Saddles are a highly personal issue; that said, for me, I have determined after ample time trying to give this one a go that it is completely un-usable - a 1.
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Jacob Obara
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: November 3, 2011
Strengths: Pretty, light, comfortable, great vibration dampening, replaceable side protectorsWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: This is a very comfortable saddle. I have the carbon braided rails version and it soaks up the vibrations on the road like you wouldn't believe. I am used to it now, but when i changed from my San Marco saddle i was very impressed for days.
Favorite Ride: Anywhere
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$200.00
Purchased At: Ebay Australia
Similar Products Used: San Marco
Bike Setup: Bianchi Via Nirone 7
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sqit101
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: April 23, 2011
Strengths: Excellent material quality and craftsmanship. Interesting design concept.Weaknesses: Shape of the seat truly infringes on soft tissue area.Bottom Line: Despite all of the raving reviews for the Aliante, my experience wasn't the best, so I figured I'd share it for those looking for a new saddle. The quality and craftsmanship of the saddle is wonderful. The design in theory seems like it would be a great saddle with the carbon mesh, however, for those riders with soft tissue concerns, this is likely not the saddle for you. Not only is there no center cutouts, but where your seat bones would normally hit, the saddle "falls off", or curves downward. This saddle put undo pressure on my soft tissue area more than any other saddle I've ridden (mostly stock Specialized saddles, which i've never had a complaint about). If you require soft tissue relief, look at the Terry Fly.
Similar Products Used: Specialized Comp Road, Terry Fly
Bike Setup: Specialized Allez Sport frame, Ultegra 6600 groupset, Rol Volant Wheels, Serfa Tires,FSA neck and handlebars
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mads5566
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: February 26, 2011
Strengths: really good at long ridesWeaknesses: weightBottom Line: really nice saddle. a little bit heavier than my old saddle...but much more comfortable
Favorite Ride: focus izalco 2011
Purchased At: heino-cykler.dk
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J.W. Wirds
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: October 5, 2010
Strengths: Comfortable from start to finish in long rides. I used have a Selle Italia C2, which was fine for rides < 50 k. But for a recent 9 day trek across Europe from northern Italy to The Netherlands (1350 km) I started doing rides above 100k. For this the C2 is useless. I tried an Arione which was better but not good enough. Finally got a test Aliante and was on it for 9 days without any complaint.Weaknesses: None that I can think of. Durability could be an issue, haven't used it long enough to know anything about this.Bottom Line: Very comfortable saddle for long rides.
Favorite Ride: Groene Hart, The Netherlands
Purchased At: not yet
Similar Products Used: San Marco Rolls, Sele Italia C2, Fizik Arione
Bike Setup: Colnago CLX carbon
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