tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730233429051035621.post3570688311384580410..comments2024-03-12T18:42:09.892+09:00Comments on POSITIVO ESPRESSO: Good and Evil Saddles: Fizik Arione vs Fizik Arione R5mobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15740078823008165116noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730233429051035621.post-91081799177025843882019-07-21T13:55:22.466+09:002019-07-21T13:55:22.466+09:00UPDATE: I have continued to use "classic"...UPDATE: I have continued to use "classic" Arione saddles in the several years since this post (including the used one Tom gave me). I did get one "Versus", with the middle channel. but I note that Fizik at some point added a "wide" version. <br /><br />In Tasmania this year I felt as if my very well-worn "classic" Fizik Arione's foam padding was starting to lose its spring. So I just got a Wide version of the R3 for my trip to Europe (and PBP). I have done a few short rides, and it has none of the problems I immediately felt with the R5. It does have a carbon inner shell, so is a bit hard. But the wide rear/sit bones area is good for my physique, and I have nearly a month before Paris-Brest-Paris to make sure it is acceptable, better yet, superior.David Litthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09821846303393230109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730233429051035621.post-4986918856572811582016-07-03T02:18:35.302+09:002016-07-03T02:18:35.302+09:00After about 2 months the shell of my R7 broke 3-4 ...After about 2 months the shell of my R7 broke 3-4 inches fron the nose.<br />After a week or so of messing about Laxzo gave me a full refund.<br />I found an old Arione (original) and fitted it. Suits me fine even if <br />It is a bit used looking on the new bike ..!!Ernesidernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730233429051035621.post-63477824734833302922016-03-23T21:24:56.404+09:002016-03-23T21:24:56.404+09:00I ordered what I thought was a basic Fizik Arione ...I ordered what I thought was a basic Fizik Arione from Laxzo. The ad said Fizik Arione and the illustration looked like my other Ariones, but what arrived was a Fizik Arione R7. Decided to give it a go. So took it on a 50 mile run on Sunday and I believe we are going to get along. Also a few 5-6 mile rides wearing unpadded baggy shorts (my basic test that tells me right away if a saddle is a complete no hoper, as was the one that came with my new bike ..!!) and no blisters/soreness or real discomfort. Definitely flatter than my other Ariones and I can slide back and forward with ease. I have to admit to a few sacrilegious thoughts as to whether the R7 might turn out to be my new favourite..??Ernesidernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730233429051035621.post-47714761278654538522015-11-28T08:57:39.214+09:002015-11-28T08:57:39.214+09:00I've had the exact same experience. Loved my o...I've had the exact same experience. Loved my old fizik arione but not enjoying my new r5. I see they've just released the arione classic so there's obviously a fair fgroundswell of discomfort out there. el Bondohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07378478230193393717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730233429051035621.post-32543344335326258762015-03-05T15:42:59.475+09:002015-03-05T15:42:59.475+09:00Hi David...your memory served you right; at one ti...Hi David...your memory served you right; at one time I was swearing by that SMP saddle. Ludwig and Ovest Nishitani-san highly recommended this saddle. Like you I have tried many saddles (probably more than 20) and have settled down with San Marco Regal , Brooks Swallow and Brook B17 Narrow. BTW, I still own a "real Arione" black with a red strip in the middle. You seem to like it so much that I am happy to present it to you for free :)the ups and downs of a belgian amateur cyclist in tokyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10959055533465197463noreply@blogger.com