Fizik Aliante Carbon with K:ium Rails

Finding a new saddle is a pain in the... well you know! I tried EIGHT different saddles before I bought the Fizik Aliante, but I'm so glad I keep looking and riding until I got to this one! I have about 800 miles on the Aliante and I couldn't be happier. Just the right amount of padding and flex, firm but comfy whether on the hoods or in the drops. Longest ride to date is 70 miles but think a century will be no problem. Without a doubt put this one on the top of your must try list!

I purchased one of these as a replacement for an Arione, which I found to be hard, narrow, and somewhat crowned in the center-not a big issue on shorter rides, but a problem after 2 hours. The Aliante is on the wide side for a racing saddle, and has some shell flex as well, which makes it support you better than a stiffer saddle would, but without feeling too mushy or hammock-like. The shape is very good too, no thigh chafing or perineum pressure. It's not the lightest saddle out there, but it's quite light, and any additional grams are well worth the comfort. I've been very happy with it as a racinghard training saddle, and would replace it with the same thing if something happened to it. As an added bonus, it's compatible with the Fizik ICS saddlebag system. And if you get it in white, and put new white bar tape on your bike, you will be 2-3 mph faster.