The fizik Vento Argo R1 Adaptive uses a 3D-printed lattice padding structure instead of conventional foam, and it is one of the genuine advances in saddle design of recent years. It suits riders in an aggressive position who want pressure relief without a saddle that feels dead.

The Adaptive padding is printed as a zoned lattice, firmer where you need support under the sit bones and more compliant where pressure builds. Because it is a structure rather than a foam, it does not pack down over time the way foam does. The Argo shape is short-nosed with a wide, deep pressure relief channel, designed for riders who rotate the pelvis forward on the drops.

Key features

• 3D-printed zoned Adaptive lattice padding
• Short-nose Argo shape with full-length relief channel
• Carbon-reinforced shell with carbon rails
• Available in 140mm and 150mm widths
• Does not compress or pack down like foam

Saddle width should match your sit bone measurement. We can measure you in store before you commit, because the R1 is not a cheap experiment.