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Review by jrakaiReviewed 4/19/2021by jrakaiCasual CyclistNew JerseyExcellent saddle, much better than the former R1 without cutout!!!I've been using Fizik Antares for several years, mostly the R1 carbon braided version. I've recently bought the new open style version for my gravel bike. So much more comfortable than my non-cut out version that I sold that one off and replaced it with a second R1 open version saddle.
I feel the open version padding to be more comfortable and the benefit of having the open version works well for me. Great buy, worth looking into if you're a fan of the non-open version.
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I've been using Fizik Antares for several years, mostly the R1 carbon braided version. I've recently bought the new open style version for my gravel bike. So much more comfortable than my non-cut out version that I sold that one off and replaced it with a second R1 open version saddle.
I feel the open version padding to be more comfortable and the benefit of having the open version works well for me. Great buy, worth looking into if you're a fan of the non-open version.
Review by BAH roadieReviewed 1/23/2023by BAH roadieRIMy go to seatWore out my last one after 36k miles no material on the sides. This new ones fits the same and looks good. Good price too.
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Wore out my last one after 36k miles no material on the sides. This new ones fits the same and looks good. Good price too.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/15/2020by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastRochester, NYComfortable seat for long rides...I've been using this seat on my mountain bike. There is enough padding to soak up the little bumps but not enough to cause chafing. Really nice seat but a little pricey... Overall comfortable and great quality.
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I've been using this seat on my mountain bike. There is enough padding to soak up the little bumps but not enough to cause chafing. Really nice seat but a little pricey... Overall comfortable and great quality.
Review by DuckReviewed 4/27/2020by DuckCycling EnthusiastBerkshires2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Not for meObviously saddle fit is highly personal, and this saddle is great for some folks, but not me. I had an Aliante Gamma, which I really liked, on my gravel bike, but I went with this saddle for my road bike because of the Fizik fitting guidelines. I found this saddle hard in the wrong places and uncomfortable after mile 30 on longer rides. My sit bone measurement is 114mm, btw.
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Obviously saddle fit is highly personal, and this saddle is great for some folks, but not me. I had an Aliante Gamma, which I really liked, on my gravel bike, but I went with this saddle for my road bike because of the Fizik fitting guidelines. I found this saddle hard in the wrong places and uncomfortable after mile 30 on longer rides. My sit bone measurement is 114mm, btw.
Review by GregReviewed 9/1/2019by GregCompetitive RacerUpstate NY3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Nice comfortable road bike saddle for racers or high milage ridersBought this for my road bike. Replacing another Fizik Antares model without a cut out. This saddle has been a more comfortable. I like cut out and the cover on this one. It is very light and has the correct amount of padding. Important to set it at the right angle on the bike as the back is slightly higher than the front.
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Bought this for my road bike. Replacing another Fizik Antares model without a cut out. This saddle has been a more comfortable. I like cut out and the cover on this one. It is very light and has the correct amount of padding. Important to set it at the right angle on the bike as the back is slightly higher than the front.
Review by Eric @ MDReviewed 7/27/2019by Eric @ MDCycling EnthusiastFrederick, MDExcellent upgradeI've been using a Romin Pro (155 mm) for the past 4 years and was glad to have made the upgrade to the Antares R1 (large) when it was on sale for $130. It's a bit lighter (although I couldn't tell the difference when I'm riding) than my old saddle, but definitely more comfortable. My only minor complaint is that I wish that the nose was around 1-2 mm narrower.
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I've been using a Romin Pro (155 mm) for the past 4 years and was glad to have made the upgrade to the Antares R1 (large) when it was on sale for $130. It's a bit lighter (although I couldn't tell the difference when I'm riding) than my old saddle, but definitely more comfortable. My only minor complaint is that I wish that the nose was around 1-2 mm narrower.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 4/23/2019by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastNY1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I hate itDidn't work for me. Feels like your sitting on two golf balls and you also move around a lot on this thing. Its hard to maintain one position. I also hate how there is a drop from the back of the saddle to the flat part in the front. This makes it really hard to get comfortable and stay in the same positoins. I gave it some time but the saddle just continues to irk me.
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Didn't work for me. Feels like your sitting on two golf balls and you also move around a lot on this thing. Its hard to maintain one position. I also hate how there is a drop from the back of the saddle to the flat part in the front. This makes it really hard to get comfortable and stay in the same positoins. I gave it some time but the saddle just continues to irk me.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/21/2019by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastMaine3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.ComfortableVery happy with the feel and comfort of this saddle. Had a fizik Allantra for 4 years so wanted to stay with the brand. The open channel is new to me, roughly 500 miles on it and again it feels great.
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Very happy with the feel and comfort of this saddle. Had a fizik Allantra for 4 years so wanted to stay with the brand. The open channel is new to me, roughly 500 miles on it and again it feels great.
Review by DaFastOneReviewed 3/2/2019by DaFastOneCycling EnthusiastSunnyvale, CA4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.impressive fitSo I had a Specialized Romin Evo Pro that I was fitted for, which at the time felt like a good saddle, but I didnt feel like it was a great saddle. So I had a bad crash and the seat got a little torn up, but still worked, but always want to replace it. So I saw this saddle on GCN so decided to take the plunge. Went on the Fizik website and entered in the information and was told this saddle is best fit for me. Ordered this saddle and wow is this saddle way more comfortable. Very impressed with the quality and fit.
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So I had a Specialized Romin Evo Pro that I was fitted for, which at the time felt like a good saddle, but I didnt feel like it was a great saddle. So I had a bad crash and the seat got a little torn up, but still worked, but always want to replace it. So I saw this saddle on GCN so decided to take the plunge. Went on the Fizik website and entered in the information and was told this saddle is best fit for me. Ordered this saddle and wow is this saddle way more comfortable. Very impressed with the quality and fit.
Review by AllenReviewed 9/18/2018by AllenWest Virginia 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Saddle reliefIf you like the standard Antares you'll love the new cutout design. My only complaint was about some occassional pressure points. This has been addressed and it's been great. Size 143mm.
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If you like the standard Antares you'll love the new cutout design. My only complaint was about some occassional pressure points. This has been addressed and it's been great. Size 143mm.
Review by EricHansReviewed 6/6/2022by EricHansCompetitive RacerSan Diego / Nairobi1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.An Improved version of a Great Saddle.Pressure points matter, particularly as men age. The Open version saddle is a noticeable improvement.
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Pressure points matter, particularly as men age. The Open version saddle is a noticeable improvement.
Review by BigringcyclistReviewed 1/18/2019by BigringcyclistCycling EnthusiastLake placid,NY2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Knowing your sit bone width is important.Bought this in a 140mm width, with sit bones at 110mm and it's perfect for me. Very comfortable on long rides compared to Prologo Scratch2 PAS Saddle which is good for short crit races.
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Bought this in a 140mm width, with sit bones at 110mm and it's perfect for me. Very comfortable on long rides compared to Prologo Scratch2 PAS Saddle which is good for short crit races.
Review by JsReviewed 9/18/2020by JsARBest seat in the houseLight weight, easy to get comfortable on. No perineal pressure.
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Light weight, easy to get comfortable on. No perineal pressure.