fizik recently launched a new Antares saddle range, enhanced and adapted for racing. Utilising a versatile, low-profile design, wider nose and central cut-out, the range eliminates pressure hotspots, enabling easier movement around the saddle for improved comfort.
The wider nose allows the rider to adopt multiple positions and the low profile design enables more connection through the saddle, optimising power transfer and pedalling efficiency. The updated model also offers a central cut out eliminating pressure hotspots and facilitating blood flow, even when tucked into an aero riding position.
Vento Antares 00
The 00 model is the lightest in the range, utilising a combination of high-module, full-carbon shell and rails for maximum stiffness and featuring injected EVA padding, tuned to improve power transfer and weight saving.
The updated design can be found in both 140mm and 150mm width options, with 00, R1, R3 and R5 models offering carbon, Kium and S-alloy rail options to cater for all weight and stiffness requirements.
Alex Locatelli, Product Manager at fizik said: “The new generation of Antares saddles highlight the constant innovation we see every day at fizik. We recognize the importance of maximising comfort and appreciate the varied needs of road riders no matter what their style of riding.”
Specifications
- 00
- Length: 270mm
- Width: 140mm
- Weight:
- 140mm – 118g
- 150mm – 124g
- Pricing: €299,00 / £259.99 / $299.99
- R1
- Length: 268mm
- Width: 140mm
- Weight:
- 140mm – 161g
- 150mm – 166g
- Rail: 7x9mm
- Price: €199,00 / £179.99 / $224.99
- R3
- Length: 268mm
- Width: 140mm
- Weight:
- 140mm – 195g
- 150mm – 202g
- Rail: 7×7 mm
- Price: €149,00 / £144.99 / $149.99
- R5
- Length: 268mm
- Width: 140mm
- Weight
- 140mm – 210g
- 150mm – 217g
- Rail: 7x7mm
- Price: €109,00 / £104.99 / $129.99
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