Fizik ha lanzado el Vento Argo 00, la versión más ligera hasta la fecha de su sillín Argo de punta corta.
Diseñado específicamente para bicicletas de carretera, el sillín está disponible en dos anchos, y Fizik afirma que la versión de 140 mm pesa 134 g y la versión más ancha de 150 mm pesa 139 g.
Por contexto, esto elimina 45 g del peso declarado del Fizik Vento Argo R1 de 140 mm y 47 g del peso declarado de la versión de 150 mm del Vento Argo R1.
Sin embargo, este ahorro de peso le costará una buena cantidad de dinero. La versión 00 del Vento Argo cuesta £275 / $275 / €275, mientras que la R1 cuesta £184,99 / $224,99 / €199. El Vento Argo 00 ya está disponible.
Calota de carbono y acolchado moldeado por inyección
Fizik dice que el Vento Argo 00 utiliza una serie de características de diseño diferentes para lograr su bajo peso.
El sillín tiene una carcasa de fibra de carbono de alto módulo y rieles de fibra de carbono, dice Fizik, para reducir el peso y garantizar la rigidez.
Fizik describe los raíles de carbono como una «tira de Mobius de una pieza». Parece que esto significa que los rieles son, de hecho, una sola pieza de material que se enrolla desde un riel, alrededor del extremo trasero del sillín, hacia el segundo riel y hacia la punta del sillín.
On top of the carbon fibre shell is injected EVA padding, which Fizik says helps to reduce weight, presumably when compared to the foam used on its other Argo saddles.
This padding has a low profile to minimise mass and, according to Fizik, helps maximise power transfer.
Why a short-nose saddle?
Short-nose saddles have boomed in popularity in recent years, with the release of saddles such as the Specialized Power and the Pro Stealth Superlight.
A number of short saddles have also made their way into our pick of the best road bike saddles, with several reviewers citing how the short designs allow you to remain comfortable even while riding in an aggressive position.
This is something that’s echoed by Fizik’s own press material, with the brand saying the design of the Argo allows riders to sit further forward than a traditionally shaped saddle without placing “undue pressure on sensitive areas”.
There is a large cut-out section in the middle of the saddle, too, that is said to be ergonomic and the result of “detailed pressure analysis from medical experts”.
The saddle shape is said to be designed specifically for road bikes with racy geometries and to place riders in a planted position, making for better weight distribution and stability.
The drop nose on the Vento Argo 00 is said to support the pubic ramus when the rider rotates forward on their pelvis to produce more power or adopt a more aerodynamic position on the bike.
Fizik Concepts
The Vento Argo 00 is said to be part of Fizik’s range of Concepts products, which includes the Fizik Antares Versus Evo 00 Adaptive saddle and Fizik Vento Stabilita Carbon shoes, among others.
The Concepts programme is said to be a “cross-disciplinary collaboration of leading industry experts and academics” researching and analysing technology, design and physiology “to improve cycling performance”.
Fizik says it also works with professional athletes, such as riders from its sponsored WorldTour professional teams, Movistar and Team Ineos Grenadiers, to develop products for its Concepts programme.
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Esta nota fué publicada originalmente el día: 2022-02-16 13:00:01
