The Fizik Tempo Aliante R3 Open is a supportive, stable bike saddle for endurance cycling, designed to deliver all-day comfort thanks to double-density foam, a waved profile, and pressure-relieving cut-out.
First launched exactly two decades ago, the Tempo Aliante saddle took the cycling world by storm in 2003 with its innovative design that prioritized rider comfort—so much so that it was even nicknamed "le sofa" in France—and it has been supporting long-distance cyclists ever since. To mark the twentieth anniversary of Aliante, Fizik are introducing their latest take on this timeless design.
Aliante is a waved saddle that features a gradual, tapered transition from wing to nose. With a slightly wider platform to support the ischial bones, it improves stability and weight distribution for all-day rides. With a focus on comfort, the newly redesigned Aliante has a flatter surface to allow for more evenly spread pressure and a balanced feel, especially useful on extended endurance rides.
The OPEN version features an ergonomic cutout, developed using detailed analysis and input from medical experts, that helps to relieve pressure and facilitate blood flow. Additionally, the generous padding has been engineered with a double-density foam, firmer on the ischial bones, softer on the nose, to provide every rider the right support, regardless of riding position, without creating undue pressure.
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Black - 145mm | Length: 277 mm |
Mfg PartNum: 75E7S00A13A25 | |
Rail Material: K:ium | |
Width: 145 mm | |
Discipline: Road | |
Saddle Type: Road Saddles | |
Color: Black | |
Black - 155mm | Length: 277 mm |
Mfg PartNum: 75E8S00A13A25 | |
Rail Material: K:ium | |
Width: 155 mm | |
Discipline: Road | |
Saddle Type: Road Saddles | |
Color: Black |
Saddles are a subjective and personal choice but Aliantes have always worked for me and I appreciate the cut-out, which is why I opted for the Tempo R3. Relatively light and so far comfortable on medium-length rides.
I was an Arione user for over 20 years and as I've gotten older I have lost some of my posterior so I needed a more comfortable saddle. The Fizik products have always been consistent and good. This saddle is a good example of that. It took a bit of time to set the saddle properly because it's much shorter than my old one. Got that figured out and very happy.
The Fizik Tempo Aliante provides improved comfort compared to my previous Specialized Romin (level 2 padding) saddle. Usage currently is on my training bike on the Wahoo Smart. I'm considering purchase of another Aliante to replace the Specialized Romin on my outdoor bike. There is definitely an improvement in sit bone comfort. After several hundred miles on the trainer, I have not encountered any downside. IMO the trainer environment is tougher on sit bones than outdoors.