Fizik Antares vs Antares Versus

[misterha]

I have heard that the regular antares saddle is flexible enough so that there's no need for a channel or cut out. Given that there's no lbs that demos them, does anyone have any feedback? Thanks!

[INeedGears]

Well, I ride the Antares and it works very well for me. I have ridden the Antares Vs a few times but don't like it as much. But it is a totally personal preference. I have never ridden a saddle with a cut away that I liked

[Cyclin Dan]

I have the versus and like it. I don't think it's any more or less flexible, just has the channel up the middle to help alleviate pressure on your "soft tissue".

[misterha]

Sigh just what I thought its varies on each person, I just hope they let me return it if isn't comfortable for me

[IJBcape]

You can order one, tape the rails, try it, and return it. It won't hurt the seat. I hate the word saddle for some reason.

By the way I own the Antares and I went through about eight others before I found this one. The aliante went right up my butt, I felt like I was sitting on the top tube. I love the Antares though!

[misterha]

oh never thought of taping the rails thanks for the tip

[superflylondon]

I have the antares with the hollowed out groove on all my bikes, best seat for me by far. I'm not a big guy 5,10 and currently 149lbs and my bar/saddle drop is I'd say average and this saddle gives me plenty of space to move around on my longer rides. no numbness or issues that I got with other saddles.

I took a chance and just ordered mine from the UK (probikekit) on a wicked deal (110 i think) and have loved it enough to stick it one on all my rides.

I go with above advice, buy it and tape the rails try it out. Ask the shop about returns first though!

[Cyclin Dan]

Buy from RealCyclist.com. No questions asked return policy for 30 days after receipt. I went through about 8-9 saddles finding one I liked.

Same with shoes. They're the best.

[twain]

I did a review on this a while back
Fizik Antares Versus Saddle Pro Review | Road Bike News, Reviews, and Photos
I love the regular Antares. The Versus model, not so much. Way too hard.

Of course, if you can test/return, that's the best option.

[ewitz]

Sometimes harder is better.

I have the Antares 00 and have comfortablly both raced it and ridden centuries on it.

[krisdrum]

OP - There are at least a few online stores that will send you a demo saddle to try. Also Fizik has a demo program that any authorized dealer should be able to hook you up with (they are the loud/funky colored saddles you see show up on eBay pretty regularly).

[misterha]

Ahh ok thanks everyone for the input, I get around to test riding the antares this weekend hopefully if the weather permits, or hell I'll just ride regardless

[looigi]

I've been riding an Antares for about 3k miles and like it pretty well. I'd actually prefer it was flatter front to back and less flexible than it is.

[Kodi Crescent]

Originally Posted by Cyclin Dan

Buy from . No questions asked return policy for 30 days after receipt. I went through about 8-9 saddles finding one I liked.

Same with shoes. They're the best.

60 days now, I believe.

[Kodi Crescent]

Performance has the Antares Versus model. No need to tape the rails, and you can take it back!