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Jordan
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: January 23, 2012
Strengths: Reasonably light, last a long time. comfortable for short distancesWeaknesses: Lack of pressure relief area can cause erectile disfunction numbness in such areas and all sorts of problems. Pricey if you pay retail.Bottom Line: I originally switched to this saddle when people at my local bike shop donated it to me because my current one was too crappy. It was a similar design to my existing saddle and comfort wise was about the same which was "not terrible". Unfortunately as my rides have grown longer it has become worse and worse. Long periods in the saddle = chafing, a numb crotch, and pain while urinating for the next couple days. After some research I have decided that it entirely has to do with Fizik's design philosophy. They refuse to incorporate pressure relief cutouts which allow blood flow back tot he area because this would increase pressure on the sit bones, but that is what sit bones are made for. After testing out a cut out style design (selle SMP and specialized romin) during a 300 mile week with 0 issues, I'm converting.
Favorite Ride: Tour Das Hugel
Purchased At: Donated
Similar Products Used: Selle SMP Glider, Selle SMP Composit, Specialized Romin
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Gaear Grimsrud
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: October 18, 2010
Strengths: Comfort, durability, narrow nose.Weaknesses: Still a little too wide in the nose.Bottom Line: A saddle that works for me (finally). No other saddle with a narrow nose provides adequate sit bone cushioning. Even this one is a little too wide in the nose, and I wore down the leather along the edges that contact my thighs. Fixed it with some nail polish and occasional application of Armor All (to reduce friction).
Price Paid:
$110.00
Similar Products Used: Selle Italia Flite, SLR; San Marco Concor, Regal-e; Specialized Romin
Bike Setup: 5'11", 155lb rider
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naisan
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: March 30, 2010
Strengths: * great suspension effect from front to back
* immediately comfortable
* fits active cyclists thighs while pedaling very wellWeaknesses: * weight (mine are Ti rails, @ 260g)Bottom Line: I went to this saddle after lots of urging. I was using a Specialized saddle with a cutout, which was causing chafing and numbness in spite of the cutout. This is sad because I ride with some of the best bib shorts made, so this bunching and chaffing was truly abominable.
The fizik was incredibly comfortable (right away), caused no numbness, even after 20 miles in the drops.
I didn't feel any flex in the wings, but I did notice that as I rotated forward to get in the drops, the middle of the saddle "gave", and so my weight was cradled on the saddle without a pressure point.
Favorite Ride: when I'm riding?
Purchased At: barter
Similar Products Used: Specialized (various), selle italia (various). .
Bike Setup: typical weight weenie bike. .
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Paul Listerman
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 13, 2009
Strengths: comfortableWeaknesses: Durability & expensive.Bottom Line: I am on my second Arione. The saddle fits by butt. It's comfortable. What more can be said?? If you are on a ride and never think about your saddle, then it is a good saddle.
That said, there is a question of durability. I am on my second Arione. On the first one, now on the second, the leather is pulling away from the shell along the side where my right thigh rubs. The leater wears away, then pulls away from the shell. This saddle is about two years old. Maybe it's the 5000+ miles, maybe it's my thighs, maybe ???
Time to search for one on EBAY....
Favorite Ride: Anywhere without cars
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Can't remember
Similar Products Used: Selle Italia Flite, Sella Italia Turbomatic III & IV
Bike Setup: Aegis Victory, Campy Chorus & Record, AC Hurricane wheels, Arione Saddle, Campy pedals
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paknet55
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: May 29, 2009
Strengths: Comfort above all; stylish.Weaknesses: Yes the lettering on the nose wears off, but so what.Bottom Line: I'm very pleased with the Arione saddle. I have used it on rides up to 65 miles with no numbness to "the boys," and I consider it the most comfortable saddle I've tried. I also have a Specialized Toupe saddle in the narrower, 130mm version on another bike. The Toupe also does not produce any numbness (it has a cut out) and is comparably priced; however, I find the Arione better for longer rides.
As to numbness: I agree with some other observations that it's very important with the Arione to have the saddle's fore-aft angle somewhat TILTED DOWN (toward the front of the bike). I have to admit that when I set it up like this, it was very obvious that the tilt was different from how I set up other saddles. Yet I've never felt like I'm carrying more weight on my arms and wrists.
So, if you have this saddle and you are experiencing numbness, experiment with the tilt a bit before replacing it.
Favorite Ride: Western Wisconsin
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Used
Similar Products Used: Specialized Toupe 130mm
Bike Setup: Ridley Damocles w. Campagnolo Record, Easton SLX 90 wheels.
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