Fizik Vento Argo R1 Saddle

The compact road bike saddle, the Fizik Vento Argo R1, with a carbon saddle frame. The short saddle shape in a short-nose design with low-profile padding is ideal for racing.

The Vento Argo’s short design allows the rider to sit further forward. This enables an aerodynamic riding position and ensures greater pressure on the pedals.

Fizik Vento Argo saddle shape:

Designed for racing, the short saddle shape offers perfect power transfer. The semi-circular saddle shell is particularly flexible at the sides. Suitable for a sporty riding position with moderate to high saddle 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 Reactive Low-Profile padding, which is slightly thicker in the area of the ischial tuberosities, the Vento Argo saddle offers excellent pressure distribution and cushioning.

Fizik Vento Argo R1 Road Saddle Specifications, Dimensions:

• Unisex
• Saddle shell: WinFlex, composite glass co-injected nylon
• Frame: Carbon 10x7 mm oval
• Width 150 mm
• Length: 265 mm
• Weight: 186 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 hand-wrapped 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. Whether the rider has large or narrow thighs, a wide or narrow pelvis: the saddle adapts to the rider, not the rider to the saddle.

Fizik Vento Argo:

Argo is our most versatile saddle shape, and every variant suits different riding styles. In the racing version, the Vento Argo was developed to offer an optimal riding experience for road bikes with aggressive geometry. The padding consists of Fizik’s proprietary Type 2 foam formulation, which is slightly thicker in the area of the ischial tuberosities to support a more upright riding position. The cushioning is slightly softer and more progressive than on our road saddles, offering greater comfort over long distances. 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