Product Comparison: Fizik Antares R3 K:ium vs Fizik Antares

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Fizik Antares R3 K:ium Rails Road Bicycle Saddle

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General Specifications

About the Product

The Antares R3 K:ium benefits from improved weight distribution and a host of fi'zi:k technologies including a strong, supportive Carbon Kevlar thermoplastic composite shell and alloy K:ium rail, and Wing Flex which enables flexibility where your thighs meet the saddle.

Standard Antares shape and features with a central pressure relief channel. Kium rails are lighter and stronger than titanium and provide vibration dampening. Carbon reinforced Nylon shell. ICS compatible.

Brand

Fizik

Model

Antares R3 K:ium

Antares

Origin

USA

Key Specs

Style

Mountain bike Saddle

Type

Racing Saddles

Gender-specific

Cover Material

Black Gummy Microtex

Microtex

Ideal For

Men

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Fizik Antares R3 K:ium Rails Road Bicycle Saddle

It's certainly far better than anything I've tried before. Now, I can only hope that Fizik doesn't discontinue it.
After the first 30 minutes out, I wondered why I couldn't feel anything. I had become so accustomed to numbness and/or pain that total comfort was an altogether new experience.
Using as a mtb saddle on an endurance race bike. Pretty comfortable and light.
This is a great saddle and I would highly recommend it to anyone with a sit bone measurement of 120mm.
Fizik makes great saddles but they are really geared towards racing; great workmanship, high performance, but stiff and without much padding.

Fizik Antares VS Saddle with 7x9 Carbon Braided Rail, Black

Met all expectations, light, padding is good.
Overly shaped and no relief channel, but well made and reasonably comfortable.
This is a comfortable, light saddle.
It is well made and uses quality materials throughout, but it did not come close to fitting me.

Size & Weight

Height

2.5 in.

3.0 in.

Depth

10.8 in.

14.2 in.

Width

5.5 in.

7.0 in.

Weight

1.1 lbs.

0.4 lbs.

Features

Color

Black / White

Black / Black

Extras

Integrated Clip System compatible, Fiberglass Base, Wing Flex Technology

Twin Flex Technology, Integrated Clip System compatible

Shell Material

Composite glass co-injected Nylon WingFlex

Carbon reinforced nylon TwinFlex

Rails Material

Kium

Carbon Braided

Springs

What customers say about "Features"

Fizik Antares R3 K:ium Rails Road Bicycle Saddle

Very high quality, stitching is great, and I like the finish of surface fabric.
Light, comfortable, and great to look at.
Well I put about 100+ miles on the saddle and absolutely love it.
It's got a glass weave base, very similar in function to a brooks saddle but obviously not leather and super heavy.
However, for me, a saddle without a cutout just doesn't work. I tried MANY different saddle positions, including extreme fore and aft tilt, but nothing could make me comfortable.

Fizik Antares VS Saddle with 7x9 Carbon Braided Rail, Black

This saddle was so right for me, that I bought a second one for using on my old steel MTB for going to work.
No fancy carbon rails here, but this saddle is comfortable and is lasting well.
After trying several saddles, and almost accepting numbness as an unavoidable side effect of long miles, this saddle is a very welcome change to my rig.
In my opinion, this is the perfect saddle for mountain biking.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer warranty

2 year(s)

Other Information

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MSRP

175.00 $