Nashbar's Fizik Arione Clone saddle?
03-03-09, 10:56 AM
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Nashbar's Fizik Arione Clone saddle?
After looking this thing over, it seems to be their attempt at copying the Fizik Arione saddle... They sell it new for $ 49.00
Now, I have the real thing, and it is great for racing but doesn't do it for me on long training rides...
I am looking to get the Fizik Aliante saddle instead which I borrowed from the shop and used for a few rides with great results.
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone has used this Nashbar clone?
They have a lower priced version which also mimics the arione for $ 14.00
(And here are some pics of the real thing for comparison...)
Now, I have the real thing, and it is great for racing but doesn't do it for me on long training rides...
I am looking to get the Fizik Aliante saddle instead which I borrowed from the shop and used for a few rides with great results.
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone has used this Nashbar clone?
They have a lower priced version which also mimics the arione for $ 14.00
(And here are some pics of the real thing for comparison...)
03-03-09, 11:23 AM
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There's a few people out there who love em.. I wanted one but my brother got me this for xmas
It's very comfortable and I haven't had any problems with it.. Did an almost 2 hour ride(long for me) and had no problems..
It's very comfortable and I haven't had any problems with it.. Did an almost 2 hour ride(long for me) and had no problems..
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there are some very good clone products out there. unfortunately i find that most people in today's world are into the blind factor and that is what most manufacturuers count on.
03-03-09, 12:30 PM
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Sometimes the house-brand products from Nashbar, Performance, etc., are actually made by name-brand manufacturers. Performance's Hurricane floor pump, for example, when it came out was the spitting-image of a Serfas pump, now no longer in the Serfas lineup. I had a pair of Supergo MTB shoes which were almost-certainly Duegi shoes but for the brand name on them.
It may be these are not subject to the same levels of quality-control as the products that bear the prestige brand names, or a way for manufacturers to pay off investment in tooling for discontinued models.
It may be these are not subject to the same levels of quality-control as the products that bear the prestige brand names, or a way for manufacturers to pay off investment in tooling for discontinued models.
03-03-09, 01:01 PM
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They're made by Velo. My wife and I both use them but ours came from Colorado Cyclist and are labeled Douglas. I've also seen them OEM on some Fujis.
We like but I'm not too sure there's any use in asking other people about saddles. FWIW the saddle on the bike I use the most is an old school San Marco Regal. Heavier but my butt can spare the weight.
We like but I'm not too sure there's any use in asking other people about saddles. FWIW the saddle on the bike I use the most is an old school San Marco Regal. Heavier but my butt can spare the weight.
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I have the older version, (black/white combo) I love it, with a discount a got it under 20$ with shipping.
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I personally havent tried the performance saddles but I will say the Aliante is fantastic. My Ass is a Happy ass on it.
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My LBS should have one of the Prologo Nago Evo saddles in by this week and I'll get to try it.
They have ONE of them on a display bike (colnago) and it seems to be really comfy & light!
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https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true
^If this is the same thing then the shape is similar to the Fizik but the padding on the clone is thick and soft, which did bad things for me.
^If this is the same thing then the shape is similar to the Fizik but the padding on the clone is thick and soft, which did bad things for me.
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https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true
^If this is the same thing then the shape is similar to the Fizik but the padding on the clone is thick and soft, which did bad things for me.
^If this is the same thing then the shape is similar to the Fizik but the padding on the clone is thick and soft, which did bad things for me.
03-03-09, 04:50 PM
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Other than general appearance/shape, they aren't Arione clones. They're wider (130 vs 139).
The Aliante is wider as well (142 I think? not sure), and a completely different shape (flat vs. curved).
Unfortunately the only way to know what will work is to ride them all.
The Aliante is wider as well (142 I think? not sure), and a completely different shape (flat vs. curved).
Unfortunately the only way to know what will work is to ride them all.
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