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One of the most successful saddles in recent years is now available for more riders. The new Fizik Arione R3 in Regular or Large versions will suit flexible, performance focused riders.
One of the most successful saddles in recent years is now available for more riders. The new Fizik Arione R3 in Regular or Large versions will suit flexible, performance focused riders.
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Fizik Spine Concept Evo : ARIONE R3 Kium Saddles

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Fizik Spine Concept Evo : ARIONE R3 Kium Saddles

Season:2017

Brand:Fizik

Code:4897

Fizik’s Spine Concept - that relates to a rider’s flexibility - has formed the basis of the design of their saddles – and more recently components - since their inception in 2008.

Recent studies with pro cyclists and the University of Colorado have helped further our understanding of the way in which we bio-mechanically interact with our bikes in terms of our contact points and in order to optimise both comfort and performance, Fizik have refined their original idea into the new Spine Concept Evo.

The basic premise remains the same, with Fizik offering 3 general shapes of saddle based on a riders flexibility and degree of Pelvic rotation : Snake, Chameleon and Bull for, respectively, High, mid and low flexibility spines.

A Snake is able to bend very well with minimal pelvic rotation while a Bull has a less flexible spine and adopts their riding position through a greater degree of pelvic tilt. A Chameleon sits inbetween.

The flexibility of the spine and its relation to pelvic rotation is one part of the answer to how we park ourselves on our saddles and in order to more accurately accommodate riders and indeed broaden their market, Fizik have developed the Spine Concept Evo to factor in both Weight and Power output. Fizik’s studies in Colorado led to a relatively simple answer : the introduction of a Large (Wide) version of each of their common saddle shapes. So, there is now the option of both a 130mm and 142mm wide Arione, 142mm and 152mm Aliante and 140mm and 152mm Antares.

The Fizik Arione R3 like all R3 models, features a Carbon Kevlar Thermoplastic Composite construction which provides a lighter base than its predecessors but that maintains a high level of stiffness. The Arione R3 uses the Fizik Kium rail; k:ium is a fi'zi:k proprietary rail formulation and is the combination of a particular metal alloy, a specific tubular design and a special finishing process which increases fatigue performance on the rail surface. Kium offers an 8% weight reduction compared to solid titanium as well as a high strength-to-weight ratio and high corrosion resistance. Wing Flex thigh glides allow for flexibility where the riders thighs meet the saddle helping optimise performance and enhancing comfort.

If you are very spinally flexible, you are a Snake.  You achieve the performance position using your spinal flexibility alone, not by rotating your pelvis and as such you will appreciate the flat, narrow and long shape of the Arione. 

Fizik have simplified the decision making process for saddle fit by making it a 2 stage process. Firstly you establish how you flex in the spine and secondly you factor your power into the equation, with power being taken as your average speed when riding comfortably on the flat and based on your weight......

Don’t worry – there’s an app or you can go through the process on Fizik’s Spine Concept Site here. Alternatively – pop in store and we can take you through it!

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