Anyone own a Fizik Aliante saddle?

nicensleazy

Just see this review, looks a pretty good saddle.


http://reviews.roadbikereview.com/blog/ ... ro-review/

Gary D

There are two types of Aliante (at least?). I have one of the "ordinary" ones as fitted to a lot of Bainchi's. The actual shape looks very similar. I guess the extra cost is in the carbon rails and shell.

I found it very comfortable from day one - however, the new bike probably also contributed to that as well. It is certainly as good, if not better, than the Spesh Avatar that is on my other bike. And that is also a highly regarded saddle.

Gary.

Coyote

I have 4 road bikes and the Aliante sits on top of each of the seatposts! Got my first one about 4 years ago and I just love them. Tried an Arionne, it was ok but I still much prefer the Aliante. There are a few different models kicking around, main difference being the rail material and therefore the weight and price!

Anonymous

I have two Aliantes, one is the carbon with metal rails, the other is all carbon. Love them!

Monty Dog

I've had one for 8 years - one of the first batch that came into the UK and sadly the lorica cover has work through on the sides, so that is probably in excess of 50,000km. Great comfort for something so light. I only paid trade for it when they retailed for £100 for the ti-railed model - somehow spending £150 on a replacement is hard to justify - I run Ariones on most of my bikes these days, plus an original Flite.

plug1n

I have one going cheap - you just need to weld the carbon rails back together

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... highlight=

Andy140

Bought Aliante last year, could not get on with it at all - changed it for Selle Itaila prolink, good move its a great saddle

James_London

Whether it works for you depends on your *rse so I wouldn't place much weight on opinions without sit bone measurements!!

That said, I really like the one I have on one of my bikes and like most Fizik saddles it's really well made. Unlike the Toupe, for example which works reasonably well but IME wears out and looks shabby in no time.

Anonymous

As James said, you really need to try a saddle first. I really wanted an Arione 'cos I love their looks but unfortunately it didn't sit well with me (heh heh...) yet some people swear by them.

Mike Healey

Plug1n wrote:

I have one going cheap

So does my budgie, but I wouldn't sit on it

howiejmidlands

I have one fitted to my Felt. Once it was broken in, (or do i break my botty in??) it is so comfortable. Really good saddle.