Tempo Aliante R1 Light, R1 or R1 Adaptive?

All three are 277 mm long, come in 145 and 155 mm widths and use 7x9 mm carbon rails. The padding and shell make the difference, per Fizik’s spec tables: R1 Light has injected EVA on a carbon-reinforced nylon shell, 144/148 g; R1 has double-density foam on a carbon-reinforced nylon shell with wingflex, 180/186 g; R1 Adaptive has Fizik’s 3D-printed Adaptive padding, 196/201 g.

What is Fizik R1 Light?

R1 Light is a Fizik saddle build: a carbon-reinforced nylon shell, 7x9 mm carbon rails and injected EVA foam padding, instead of the double-density foam of the Tempo Aliante R1 or the 3D-printed Adaptive pad. Fizik says the EVA gives low-profile, reactive cushioning without changing the saddle’s shape. In Fizik’s spec tables the Tempo Aliante R1 Light weighs 144 g (145 mm) against 180 g for the Tempo Aliante R1, and the Aeris Short Distance R1 Light 146 g against 159 g for the Aeris Short Distance R1 Adaptive.

Which Fizik saddle suits my riding?

Fizik’s saddle guide starts from how you ride: Road Racing: Antares, Arione, Vento Argo; Road All Round: Aliante, Tempo Argo; Time Trial: Aeris SD, Arione; Triathlon: Aeris SD, Aeris LD; Gravel Racing: Argo X, Antares; Gravel All Round: Terra Argo, Aliante; MTB XC Racing: Argo X, Antares; MTB Trail: Aidon, Ridon, Terra Alpaca; MTB Trail E-bike: Aidon, Ridon; MTB Gravity: Ridon, Terra Alpaca, Gravita Alpaca.

What’s the difference between Fizik’s 00, R1, R3 and R5 saddles?

Beyond style and shape, the next consideration to take into account is the saddle platform. The platform is the structural part of the saddle, consisting of the shell and rail, which Fizik offers in four distinct combinations, ranging from the lightest and stiffest to the most versatile and affordable. 00: Carbon (7x9) rails, High-module full carbon shell — A combination of a carbon rail and a high-module, full-carbon shell for unrivaled stiffness and weight savings. R1 / X1: Carbon (7x9) rails, Carbon-reinforced nylon shell — A combination of a highly stiff carbon rail and a ride-compliant, carbon-reinforced nylon shell for responsiveness and comfort. R3 / X3: Kium hollow (7x7) rails, Carbon-reinforced nylon shell — A combination of a Kium hollow rail with a high strength-to-weight ratio and a ride-compliant, carbon-reinforced nylon shell. R5 / X5: S-Alloy (7x7) rails, Carbon-reinforced nylon shell — A combination of an S-Alloy rail and a ride-compliant, carbon-reinforced nylon shell for reliable performance at an approachable price.

Which Fizik saddle width should I choose?

Fizik lists each saddle’s widths and weights in its spec table (shown on this page) but publishes no sit-bone rule for choosing between them. Widths by family: Vento Argo and Vento Antares 140/150 mm; Tempo Aliante 145/155 mm; Terra Argo 140/150/160 mm; Arione 135/145 mm; Transiro Aeris 135 mm. A sit-bone measurement or a saddle fitting in store is the reliable way to choose.

FIZIK ALIANTE TEMPO R1 LIGHT SADDLE

Q: What do Fizik’s saddle shapes (T-shape, V-shape…) mean?

T-shape (Antares, Arione): Saddles in this group have an abrupt nose-to-wing transition, resulting in a longer nose. Additionally, they also have a flatter profile. This provides more inner-leg clearance as well as multiple comfortable fore-to-aft sitting positions. T-shape saddles give riders the ability to easily alter their sitting position during the ride, moving towards the nose when adopting a more forward, aerodynamic riding position and moving back when riding more upright. That’s why it’s a popular choice for proficient riders and racers. V-shape (Aliante): These saddles flare from the nose to rear more gradually, like an arrowhead or a pear. They usually have a waved side profile, too. The sloping tail cradles the lower back while the gradual taper assists the rider with pelvic rotation, bringing them more forward. Because of these factors, V-shape saddles suit riders in need of extra support and comfort as well as those who enjoy long-distance riding. Short nose (Vento Argo, Tempo Argo, Terra Argo, Argo X, Aeris SD, Aidon, Ridon, Terra Alpaca, Gravita Alpaca): With a much shorter nose, these saddles provide a more defined area for where to sit, typically in combination with generous ischial support. As a result, riders are more planted on the seat and move around less, prioritizing stability and better weight distribution. This is Fizik’s most versatile saddle shape, which is why Fizik offers it in many options to suit different riding disciplines and styles. Split nose (Aeris LD): These saddles, as the name suggests, have a nose that’s split into two halves, providing support to the pubic rami as well as the greatest soft tissue pressure relief when sitting all the way forward on the tip of the saddle. They are specifically designed for long-distance triathletes that need firm support and balance for long hours spent in the aero riding position.

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The essentials

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Road All Round
Gravel All Round

FIZIK ALIANTE TEMPO R1 LIGHT SADDLE - BLACK

Technologies

Specifications

Shape	V-shape (Fizik)
Length	277 mm
Width	145 mm / 155 mm
Weight (Fizik)	144 g (145 mm) / 148 g (155 mm)
Rails	Carbon 7x9 mm
Shell	Carbon-reinforced nylon
Padding	EVA
Height at 75 mm	44 mm

V-shape

These saddles flare from the nose to rear more gradually, like an arrowhead or a pear. They usually have a waved side profile, too. The sloping tail cradles the lower back while the gradual taper assists the rider with pelvic rotation, bringing them more forward. Because of these factors, V-shape saddles suit riders in need of extra support and comfort as well as those who enjoy long-distance riding.

R1 Light construction

Fizik’s R1 Light build pairs a carbon-reinforced nylon shell with stiff 7x9 mm carbon rails for a responsive, lightweight platform. Injected EVA padding gives low-profile, reactive cushioning without making the saddle thicker or changing its ergonomic shape. Fizik’s weight: 144 g (145 mm) / 148 g (155 mm).

A new Aliante

Part of Fizik’s new generation of Aliante saddles, the R1 Light keeps the traits that made the family iconic — in Fizik’s words, one of the most comfortable in its whole range.

All-day comfort

Aliante is a waved saddle with a gradual, tapered transition from wing to nose. A slightly wider platform supports the sit bones for stability and weight distribution on all-day rides, and the redesigned Aliante has a flatter surface that spreads pressure more evenly on long endurance rides.

Engineered pressure relief

An ergonomic cut-out, developed with detailed analysis and input from medical experts, relieves pressure and helps blood flow. Fizik says the generous padding gives softer support in any riding position without creating undue pressure.

FIZIK ALIANTE TEMPO R1 LIGHT SADDLE - BLACK

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Regular price	€199,99	€116,99	€234,24	€199,00
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Shape	V-shape (Fizik)	V-shape (Fizik)	V-shape (Fizik)	Short nose (Fizik)
Length	277 mm	277 mm	277 mm	265 mm
Width	145 mm / 155 mm	145 mm / 155 mm	145 mm / 155 mm	140 mm / 150 mm
Weight (Fizik)	144 g (145 mm) / 148 g (155 mm)	220 g (145 mm) / 226 g (155 mm)	235 g (145 mm) / 240 g (155 mm)	149 g (140 mm) / 154 g (150 mm)
Rails	Carbon 7x9 mm	Kium 7x7 mm	Kium 7x7 mm	Carbon 7x9 mm
Shell	Carbon-reinforced nylon	Carbon reinforced nylon with wingflex	Carbon reinforced nylon shell	Carbon reinforced nylon shell
Padding	EVA	Double density foam	Adaptive	Eva
Height at 75 mm	44 mm	44 mm	46 mm	42 mm

Size 145 mm 155 mm

Description

The Tempo Aliante R1 Light is Fizik’s waved, V-shaped Aliante — the family Fizik calls one of the most comfortable in its range — in its R1 Light build: carbon rails, a carbon-reinforced nylon shell and injected EVA padding, 144 g (145 mm) per Fizik, 36 g less than the Tempo Aliante R1. It keeps a wide central cut-out and a slightly wider, flatter platform for the sit bones, for long road and gravel days.