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Fizik Vento Argo R1 Light Saddle
Fizik Vento Argo R1 Light Saddle
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Fizik Vento Argo R1 Light Saddle

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Description

Race-Ready Support

The Fizik Vento Argo R1 Light is a performance racing saddle with a short-nose design that improves stability and allows for a more aggressive, aero riding position, paired with a lightweight EVA padding and carbon rails.

Engineered for low weight and high-performance riding, R1 Light construction combines a carbon-reinforced nylon shell with ultra-stiff carbon rails for a responsive, lightweight platform. Injected EVA padding delivers low-profile, reactive cushioning that maintains comfort and support without sacrificing the ergonomic shape or increasing thickness. The result: a saddle that reduces weight without compromise: ideal for long, fast days on the saddle.

Short-Nose Stability

Argo is Fizik's most versatile saddle shape, with each version suited to different riding styles. As the racing option, Vento Argo has been engineered for modern race bikes with aggressive geometries. The purposeful shape of its design helps cyclists achieve a better riding posture as the dropped nose supports the pubic ramus when the pelvis rotates forward to add power or to get more aero.

Where a traditional saddle shape encourages riders to shift their position frequently for better leverage, Argo puts riders in a more planted position, making for greater stability and better weight distribution. Vento Argo's short length allows riders to sit further forward without placing undue pressure on sensitive areas. It also features an ergonomic cut-out developed using detailed pressure analysis and input from medical experts.

Features:

  • INJECTED EVA PADDING - Reactive low-profile cushioning that is supportive and saves weight.
  • ARGO - Versatile short-nose saddle that encourages stability and relieves pressure on sensitive areas.
  • R1 - Combination of a ride-compliant, carbon-reinforced nylon shell and a highly stiff carbon rail.

Specs:

  • Width: 140 mm / 150 mm
  • Length: 265 mm
  • Height at 75mm: 42 mm
  • Length from nose at 75mm: 114 mm
  • Weight: 149 / 154 g
  • Padding technology: Injected Eva Padding
  • Shell material: Carbon-Reinforced Nylon Shell
  • Rail material: Carbon
  • Rail dimension: 7 x 9
  • Intended Use: Road Cycling

B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. Saddle rails may have minor scratches. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.

Specifications

Black - 140mm

Length: 265 mm

Mfg PartNum: 70D7Y00A0E000 

Rail Material: Carbon 

Width: 140 mm

Discipline: Road 

Saddle Type: Road Saddles 

Color: Black 

Black - 150mm

Length: 265 mm

Mfg PartNum: 70D8Y00A0E000 

Rail Material: Carbon 

Width: 150 mm

Discipline: Road 

Saddle Type: Road Saddles 

Color: Black 

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Reviewed 4/6/2026
by Steven F
Saugus, MA
Overall Rating
Best of both worlds

The perfect blend of the R1 and 00, light enough and it should be strong enough to withstand my weight. I owned a 00 at one point and the shell cracked, my 220lbs was too much for it. The Vento Argo has been my favorite saddle for at least a few years now, it's very well designed.

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