The Fizik Vento Argo R1 Adaptive saddle is part of Fizik\u2019s race series and was designed with performance in mind.<\/p>
The upper has been made using 3D-printed technology<\/a>, and is glued onto a carbon-reinforced nylon shell that’s designed to offer excellent ride compliance. It’s said to provide enhanced comfort, especially over long distances.<\/p> Thanks to the way 3D-printing technology has developed, Fizik is able to create multiple functional zones on the saddle. This enables it to tune each area \u2018separately for specific mechanical properties\u2019. <\/p> With a claimed 60 per cent reduction in peak pressure due to better weight distribution, Fizik claims this tailored cushioning increases the comfort across the whole saddle, making it ideal for long-distance riding.<\/p> Fizik has worked closely with professionals and amateurs, and tested the saddle on various surfaces. It focused on different riding positions and geometries to get a greater understanding of how pressure patterns change in order to create tailored zones across the upper of the saddle.<\/p> This rigorous process grants Fizik insight into evolving pressure patterns, facilitating the creation of tailored zones across the saddle’s upper.<\/p> The Argo is said to be the brand’s most versatile saddle, making it suitable for road and gravel riding<\/a>, and mountain biking \u2013 predominately XC and marathon rather than enduro or trail riding.<\/p> The R1 on test sits in the middle of the Argo range. There is also the Argo Vento R3<\/a>, priced at \u00a3259.99, and the 00 for \u00a3399.99.<\/p> The R1 version on test has a carbon-reinforced nylon shell with oval 7x9mm carbon rails and weighs 197g \u2013 7g heavier than claimed.<\/p><\/div><\/div> This is a high-performance saddle with the price tag to match, but you get more than a unique look and cutting-edge technology for the price. The Vento Argo R1 offered excellent comfort from the off during my testing.<\/p> As the distance increased, so did the comfort, making this saddle ideal for long days and endurance riding. <\/p> I found it easy to achieve a comfortable and efficient position without the need to continuously move to find the sweet spot. It gave me a planted feel no matter what terrain I found myself on.<\/p> The carbon rails offered good vibration damping on rough terrain and contributed to the light weight of the saddle.<\/p> When out of the saddle, either climbing or descending, I experienced no rubbing on my inner thighs. There were no issues with clothing getting snagged when riding dynamically on technical terrain.<\/p> Although not marketed as a trail saddle, when sessioning more technical gravity-oriented terrain, the saddle performed well.<\/p> I really noticed the different mechanical properties of each area on the saddle, which made for a comfortable ride. <\/p> The area where your sit bones are is the firmest portion of the saddle and offers incredible support, while the back of the saddle provides a bit more squish for comfort when adopting a more upright position.<\/p> I never suffered from any pressure or discomfort in the labial area, thanks to the light layer of 3D-printed padding over a cutout in the carbon-reinforced shell.<\/p> This all sounds positive, but the Vento Argo R1 Adaptive has a few minor drawbacks. Despite Fizik claiming it’s easy to clean, I didn\u2019t find this to be the case. <\/p> The honeycomb design is excellent at catching mud, and even after a good hosing the dirt remained in the crevices.<\/p> The price tag of \u00a3299.99 may also put some people off, but if you’re looking for a high-performance saddle with cutting-edge technology, you may feel it’s worth it.<\/p> One thing to note is the 7x9mm oval carbon rail may not be compatible with all seatposts. The Argo R3 has the standard 7x7mm rail, so is a worthy option if you don\u2019t have a seatpost compatible with the 7x9mm rail.<\/p> Rach tested these mountain bike saddles<\/a> on a variety of terrain across the South West of England and South Wales. <\/p> She rode both a cross-country bike<\/a> and trail bike<\/a> to gauge how the saddles performed in different disciplines and conditions.<\/p> The Vento Argo R1 Adaptive is a high-end saddle that performs well on a variety of terrain and offers excellent support and comfort. <\/p> The high price may put some people off, but if you have the money, it’s well worth the expense.<\/p> Cutting-edge technology makes for a race-ready saddle <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":66613,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"5"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/fizik-vento-argo-r1-adaptive-saddle-review.jpg",1600,1067,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/fizik-vento-argo-r1-adaptive-saddle-review-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/fizik-vento-argo-r1-adaptive-saddle-review-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/fizik-vento-argo-r1-adaptive-saddle-review-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/fizik-vento-argo-r1-adaptive-saddle-review-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/fizik-vento-argo-r1-adaptive-saddle-review-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/07\/fizik-vento-argo-r1-adaptive-saddle-review.jpg",1600,1067,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Cutting-edge technology makes for a race-ready saddle","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/66612"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66613"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66612"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Fizik Vento Argo R1 Adaptive performance<\/h2>
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Mountain bike saddles | How we tested<\/h3>
Saddles on test<\/h4>
Fizik Vento Argo R1 Adaptive bottom line<\/h2>
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Product<\/h3>
Brand<\/td> fizik<\/td><\/tr> Price<\/td> 450.00 AUD,299.00 EUR,300.00 GBP,300.00 USD<\/td><\/tr> Weight<\/td> 198.0000, GRAM (140mm x 265mm) – <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> Features<\/h3>
br_rails<\/td> carbon<\/td><\/tr> br_gender<\/td> unisex<\/td><\/tr> br_length<\/td> 265mm<\/td><\/tr> br_availableWidths<\/td> 140mm, 150mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/body><\/html>\n
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