Fizik Terra Argo X5 Saddle

Description

The Fizik Terra Argo X5 Saddle is a gravel-specific saddle with a short nose and a combination of a ride complaint carbon fibre reinforced nylon shell, S-Alloy rail, and generous sit bone support.

Where a traditional saddle shape encourages riders to shift their position frequently for better leverage, the Argo puts riders in a more planted position, making for greater stability and better weight distribution.

The Terra Argo’s short length allows riders to sit further forward without placing undue pressure on sensitive areas. It also features an ergonomic cut-out that has been developed using detailed pressure analysis and input from medical experts.

The Argo is Fizik's most versatile saddle shape, with each version suited to different riding styles. As the gravel-specific option, the Terra Argo has been engineered with a compliant shell to offer a certain degree of flexibility. This controlled elasticity absorbs road chatter and vibrations, delivering the comfort needed for long-distance riding over unpaved roads.

To better support the Terra Argo’s flexible shell, Fizik used their closed-loop Mobius rail system for increased structural stability and responsiveness.

The Terra Argo features a waved profile to provide the lower-back support necessary for long rides and to help riders hold their position while climbing on loose terrain. The same goes for the dropped-nose design which allows riders to rotate their pelvis while pushing forward on the nose for better traction and power transfer.

The padding is made from Fizik’s proprietary Type-2 foam formulation, slightly thicker around the ischial sit bones area to support a more upright riding posture. The cushioning is slightly softer and more progressive than the type found on their racing saddles, providing more long-distance comfort.

Who's this item for: The Terra Argo X5 has a shape developed with Gravel riding in mind but it would also be a great choice for XC, Endurance Road, Touring, Commuters, or anyone riding in a more upright position that needs to spend a lot of time pedalling while seated and wants a bit more compliance from their saddle.

Dimensions:

• Length: 270mm
• Width: 150/160mm
• Weight: 271g
• Height at 75mm width: 47mm
• Length from nose to 75mm width: 113mm

Weight: 271g (150mm), 275g (160mm)

Cover: Microfibre

Padding: Type 2 foam: Fizik's proprietary blend, providing progressive cushioning that is slightly thicker in the sit bone area to support a more upright riding position.

Shell: Ride compliant carbon fibre reinforced nylon shell, the shell's side edges also flex and adapt to a rider's inner leg movement

Rails: S-Alloy 7x7 mm

Stand out features:

• Great support for sit bones and a shorter length to allow riders to sit further forward without placing undue pressure on sensitive areas.
• Compliant shell with controlled elasticity to absorb road chatter and vibrations.
• Type-2 foam formulation is slightly thicker around the ischial sit bones area to support a more upright riding posture.