Within the Fizik Spine Concept system, this saddle is categorised as a “Snake” type, which means it’s designed for those who have lots of flexibility and minimal rotation of the pelvis when pedalling. Strong and Lightweight Construction Designed with both speed and comfort in mind, the Fizik Arione R3 Open saddle features a carbon-reinforced nylon shell, strong K:ium rails and Comfort Core foam. This combination provides the perfect balance of efficient power transfer, a comfortable ride and a low weight.
With an anatomic cut-out shape and advanced technology, materials and craft, Arione R3 Open is a performance road saddle for riders who want a flat saddle profile and a cut-out to avoid pressure and numbness.Made for Snake riders with high body flexibility and no pelvic rotation while pedaling, the Arione is longer than any other fi’zi:k road saddle, flat from nose to tail and with a narrow nose, so you can move around to find your power spot.Arione R3 Open features a composite Carbon-reinforced nylon shell and a light, strong, corrosion-resistant K:ium rail. A Comfort Core foam layer beneath the neat, durable Microtex cover provides comfort, which is enhanced by the full anatomic cut-out that avoids pressure on the rider’s sensitive soft tissue and ensures that all weight is correctly supported across the whole surface of the saddle.Like all performance fi’zi:k road saddles, Arione R3 Open is light, flexible and agile. It's designed for pros, with pros and raced by pros.Open central cutaway,Carbon-reinforced nylon shell,K:ium rail,Black Light Microtex Cover,I.C.S ready for bags & lights,Comfort Core foam padding,Regular: 299x132mm, 205g,Large: 299x142mm, 211g.
Now available in 2 widths, 130mm and 142mm to provide the perfect fit for more riders, regular and large. Use the Spine Concept Evo system to find your perfect fit.Arione R3 is for The Snake: Flexible Spine.If you are very spinally flexible (far less than 90 degrees between your straight legs and your back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders' width apart), you are a Snake. You achieve the performance position using your spinal flexibility alone, not rotating your pelvis at all. You will like the flat, narrow and long shape of the Arione. Shell: Carbon Thermoplastic Composite with Wing Flex™ for freedom of thigh movement,Rail: fi'zi:k kium ,Cover: Microtex,Thigh Glides: Microtex,Integrated Clip System: Yes,Length: 275mm,Width: 142mm (regular) / 152mm (large),Weight: 200g (regular) / 205g (large).
Arione R3 is for The Snake: Flexible Spine. If you are very spinally flexible (far less than 90 degrees between your straight legs and your back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders’ width apart), you are a Snake. You achieve the performance position using your spinal flexibility alone, not rotating your pelvis at all. You will like the flat, narrow and long shape of the Arione. Shell: Carbon Thermoplastic Composite with Wing Flex™ for freedom of thigh movement.