Fizik Tempo Argo R1 Saddle

The compact Fizik Tempo Argo R1 road bike saddle with a carbon frame in the more heavily padded Tempo version. The short saddle shape in a short-nose design with progressive, comfortable Type 2 padding is ideal for endurance riding.

Fizik Tempo Argo saddle shape:

Designed for long-distance, marathon and endurance riding with the thicker Type 2 padding. The short and wider saddle shape offers perfect power transfer over long distances. The semi-circular saddle shell is particularly flexible at the sides. Suitable for a riding position with a moderate rise in the seat height. The composite fibreglass co-injected nylon shell is produced using a special injection process in which a 0.7 mm thick thermoformed carbon layer is overmoulded with a nylon layer reinforced with carbon fibres. Thanks to Fizik’s special proprietary Type 2 foam blend, which is slightly thicker in the area of the sit bones to support a more upright riding position, the Tempo saddles offer a very high level of riding comfort. The padding is slightly softer and more progressive than that used in our pure racing saddles, offering greater comfort over long distances.

Fizik Tempo Argo R1 Road Saddle Specifications, Dimensions:

• Unisex
• Saddle shell: WinFlex, composite glass co-injected nylon
• Frame: Carbon 10x7 mm oval
• Width 150 mm
• Length: 260 mm
• Weight: 195 grams, manufacturer’s specification

Fizik Carbon Braided Frame:

The carbon frame is made from a 3D weave. Its load-bearing capacity is comparable to that of titanium frames and is 50 per cent higher than that of conventional carbon frames. To increase stability, the carbon tubes are ovalised and their diameter increased to 9 mm. In the area of the seatpost mount, the tubes are additionally wrapped by hand with polyester fabric tape, whose epoxy resin bonds with the carbon fibres during the baking process.

Fizik Wing-Flex saddle shell:

Wing Flex technology, a shell that is flexible at the sides, allows the cyclist greater freedom of movement in the thighs whilst seated, thereby increasing pedalling power. The Wing Flex shell flexes downwards in the critical area where the inner thighs come into contact with the saddle, enabling a more efficient and complete range of motion when pedalling. Regardless of whether the rider has large or narrow thighs, or a wide or narrow pelvis: the saddle adapts to the rider, not the rider to the saddle.

Fizik Tempo Argo:

Argo is the most versatile saddle shape, and every variant suits different riding styles. The Tempo Argo is a versatile endurance road saddle with a short-nose design and generous ischial support that promotes stability. The short length of the Vento Argo allows the rider to sit further forward without placing excessive strain on sensitive areas. It also features an ergonomic cut-out, developed using detailed pressure analysis and input from medical experts. The carefully designed shape helps you achieve a better sitting position: the lowered nose supports the pubic bone when the pelvis rotates forwards to transfer more power or adopt a more aerodynamic position.

Herstellerinformation: FIZIK, Via Vittorio Emanuele 119, 36050 Pozzoleone, Italy, https://www.fizik.com