The R1 Light strips away the saddle cover entirely, and that decision is what separates this version from the rest of the Aliante lineup. Where the standard Tempo Aliante R1 and the 3D-printed Adaptive both carry more material, Fizik's R1 Light runs an uncovered, injected EVA padding that shaves weight down to 144 grams in the 145mm width. If you have been running the standard R1 at around 180 grams and you want the same waved endurance shape with less mass under you, this is where those grams disappear.

The Aliante shape itself is the reason this saddle family has stuck around for two decades. It uses a waved profile with a gradual, tapered transition from the wings to the nose, along with a slightly raised nose and tail that plant you in position whether you are climbing, descending, or holding a steady endurance pace. The slightly wider platform supports your ischial bones and spreads weight more evenly across the surface, which is what makes long days manageable rather than something you count down the miles on.

Pressure relief comes from a generous central cutout that runs well into the nose, developed with input from medical experts to reduce soft-tissue pressure and keep blood flow moving on extended efforts. The EVA padding is zoned and injected directly rather than layered under a cover, giving you a low-profile, reactive cushioning that dampens road buzz without adding thickness or changing the ergonomic shape. It reads firmer than a heavily padded touring saddle, so it suits riders who want feedback and support over a plush, sink-in feel.... Read More