Jed19

Apart from the slight weight disparity, what does a carbon shell Fizik Arione have over the nylon-shelled version?

I ask b/cos I am in the market for a new saddle, have the nylon shell now and wondering if I should shell more money for the carbon-shelled version. I do not care about the weight difference, but if one gets more comfort out of the carbon versions, then I'll pony up for one.

Comments are especially appreciated from people who have used both versions.

As always, thanks for your insights.

brian416

The CX is a different shape than the regular Arione, it's flatter and has a really stiff foam. I love the regular Arione, but the CX is almost as painful as the Toupe.

I really tried to like the CX, but I ended up switching back to the normal one after a month because it never got any more comfortable.

johnny99

I have a Arione CX. Previously I wore out two regular Ariones (after more than 10,000 miles each). I don't notice any comfort differences between the CX and old Ariones. The foam doesn't feel real stiff to me. Maybe it depends on how you lean your weight on the saddle.