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Fizik Arione R3 Open

This saddle is nice and narrow, which means that on me (female, seat bone width 11 cm) it does not cause friction and blisters in the groin, which I suffer from with many other saddles. The material is smooth enough to move back and forth, which I like. Because the saddle is flat, you can also choose multiple positions. Nice for variety. Saddle gives no pressure on the crotch, the opening does its job. I still have to get used to the hardness, but after taking a break, the saddle sits fine again. I was always afraid of harder saddles, but it does keep you from sinking into the saddle, which prevents chafing at the groin. This is a keeper!

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What a relief to have a saddle that fits your butt. It is a hard saddle but it sits so much better. No more glimmer of saddle pain.

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Top saddle, nice and hard yet comfortable. Always had Fizik, deliberately chose recess to spare the noble parts.

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Good quality

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This is the first saddle where I can easily find an ideal position. Because the saddle is long and flat, you can easily slide from front to back. On other saddles, I could usually only find one good position. My seat bone width is 95mm and weighs 65kg, this saddle gives me good support. Because the saddle is narrow, it does not hinder pedalling. I previously had an Arione cx, this Arione R3 open gives less pressure, you notice this difference especially on longer rides. The saddle is really good if you adopt a somewhat deeper sitting position, if you sit upright the saddle can feel a bit too hard.

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Thanks to Mantel's tool, choosing the right saddle is very easy. I now no longer have pain in my left leg even with heavy resistance.

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I don't think the aesthetic aspect of a saddle is important. First and foremost, a saddle should be comfortable and this for long distances. Took a long ride and at no point did I feel any pain. I even have the impression that my position has improved. Mantel's application that guides you to the best choice is also a hit.

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A really good saddle that allows different variations of the seating position, which is great for cycling at different intensity levels and for longer distances.

Perfect saddle for people with a narrow seat bone distance of around 10 cm. Stiff yet comfortable.

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Firstly, great delivery from Mantel, just the next day after ordering! (white, 130mm) The primary reason for buying this was: a stiffer saddle that won't be uncomfortable for long rides. After switching to this saddle for over a month, the efficiency is increased and it's not very uncomfortable either for a 3+ hours rides. The unique feature of the saddle is :narrow and long – which allows the rider to move back or forth and adapt different riding positions in a long-ride. Most other saddles in the market, however, forces the rider to sit at particular position. The only drawback is: the white surface seems a bit ordinary from near and can be dirty quickly, although overall the saddle serves it's purpose very well.

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