So the new Fizik Aeris saddles have arrived. A cheap R5 for the smart bike and a R1 carbon version for the race bike.

First impressions: they look a bit boring and simple compared to the Aerofuel saddle, no grip tape / markings, stupid perhaps but the Aerofuel looks more racy with its design and sheath logos) Also the finish isn’t the best in terms of gluing the pad to the carbon base, but I’m being really picky (maybe I should be for a 200€ saddle) There is a slight difference in the designs, with the R1 having gold lettering and some decals in the middle vs white logos on the R5 (maybe the R3 has silver, dunno)

I have to say the integrated bottle cage holder is great - that going to save a lot of weight compared to my xlab mount and will look very slick on the race bike. Weight wise, definitely worth the R1 carbon version, does feel much lighter in the hand.

If I get time, I’ll spend an hour on the indoor bike like to see how it compares, but initial quick sit on it, feels very similar to the Aerofuel.

Some photos:

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Regards, Richard
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