New Fizik Arione Saddle w/ Question
02-23-08, 04:29 PM
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New Fizik Arione Saddle w/ Question
Hi guys, I just got a Fizik Arione flex wing saddle and took it out for a 40 mil ride this morning. The first 20 went well but after that, it became quite a pain and i found myself having to stand up every few minutes to ease the pain... Do yall think I just need to break it in or is it just not going to work for me and I should move on to something else? Ive read such good things about this saddle and was expecting a really good ride but have been left a little dissapointed. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!
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Richard
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02-23-08, 04:30 PM
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I had the same issue with my arione, pressing too much on the soft tissue of my 'taint. I sent it back, got a Flite Gel Flow, and have loved it.
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I've been using my buddies, testing it out before i buy it and i really like it and have no problems with it pushing on my taint but feel a little bit of aching on my thigh but i'm wondering if thats from bad adjustment.
02-23-08, 04:46 PM
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Hi guys, I just got a Fizik Arione flex wing saddle and took it out for a 40 mil ride this morning. The first 20 went well but after that, it became quite a pain and i found myself having to stand up every few minutes to ease the pain... Do yall think I just need to break it in or is it just not going to work for me and I should move on to something else? Ive read such good things about this saddle and was expecting a really good ride but have been left a little dissapointed. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!
Thanks
Richard
Thanks
Richard
02-23-08, 05:01 PM
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In my experience the Arione needs to be set up to perfectly match your position on the bike.
So, you have to spend some time playing with the setback and the angle of the saddle.
But IMHO it's worth the effort. After you get it dialed in, the Arione's length gives you many seating options...
So, you have to spend some time playing with the setback and the angle of the saddle.
But IMHO it's worth the effort. After you get it dialed in, the Arione's length gives you many seating options...
02-23-08, 05:07 PM
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In my experience the Arione needs to be set up to perfectly match your position on the bike.
So, you have to spend some time playing with the setback and the angle of the saddle.
But IMHO it's worth the effort. After you get it dialed in, the Arione's length gives you many seating options...
So, you have to spend some time playing with the setback and the angle of the saddle.
But IMHO it's worth the effort. After you get it dialed in, the Arione's length gives you many seating options...
02-23-08, 05:15 PM
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i've set up my three arione's on the trainer or on a long ride. i just kept a hex wrench handy and tried to keep track of the positions that made the saddle feel better or worse.
