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Fizik Vento Argo R3 £144.99

Weight 223g

The Vento Argo R3 is a shortnosed racing saddle that combines a carbon reinforced nylon shell and Kium 7x7mm rail with Fizik’s Type 1 padding that is designed to be both springy and reactive. To help relieve pressure it uses an ergonomic cut-out positioned towards the front of the saddle rather than a full channel seen on some Fizik saddles.

Fizik describes its Argo saddle shape as its “most versatile”, although in this Vento edition it’s aimed at racing or for

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