Fizik Vento Argo 00 Adaptive Road Cycling Review - 3D Printed Padding + Full Carbon + Short Nose

3D printing technology allows companies to develop designs and products that wouldn’t be feasible with traditional production methods. Fizik’s Adaptive lineup of saddles embraces the technology to incorporate 3D-printed padding to create a unique and supportive honeycomb design. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest Fizik Vento Argo 00 Adaptive which combines the 3D-printed padding into a full carbon base for the ultimate lightweight and supportive saddle. This is the top-of-the-line $399 variation in the Argo Adaptive series and utilizes a full carbon base and rails to achieve a featherlight weight. Fizik also offers a $299 carbon rail R1 version and a $259 alloy rail R3 options that are marginally heavier. As a part of the Adaptive lineup, the saddle features a unique 3D printed pad along with zonal cushioning to optimize comfort on the saddle. Fizik currently offers the saddle in two width options: 140 mm or the wider 150 mm shown in this review. The Fizik Vento Argo adaptive saddles combine the popular race-ready Argo saddles with innovative 3D printed padding. While this 3D printed design is visually similar to the Specialized Mirror lineup of saddles, believe it or not, Fizik offers this technology at lower price points. Currently, the Adaptive lineup consists of three variations in both the Vento Argo and Antares Versus saddles with carbon and alloy options. The Vento Argo Adaptive saddles are only available in this matte black finish with subtle ghosted branding. If the light hits the saddle at the right angle you can see the Fizik logo on the back and Argo Adaptive printed along the center outlines. In terms of profile, the Vento Argo is one of Fizik’s most versatile designs with a short nose and slightly inclined profile. With the Adaptive saddles, the 3D printed padding is the star of the show as it combines a multi-layered honey-comb structure with zonal cushioning. The padding has a one piece appearance with different density materials used in each region. It’s softer along the center pressure relief channel and on the rear to provide comfort with stiffer material along the tip and edges. Unlike traditional saddle covers, there are no ugly seams or bunched up fabric along the edges of the saddle. Instead you have a nice sharp line between the base with no signs of molding lines or unfinished edges. Interestingly, the saddle features a center cutout in the base to reduce pressure but uses softer padding in the center instead of removing it entirely... ... Read the full review @ ~ 00:00 Intro 00:12 Unboxing Specs 02:20 Fit Finish 05:24 On The Road (Van Rysel EDR) 06:14 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - Follow Us On Instagram - ~ Fizik - ~