"Fizik is doubling down on old-school weight savings with a new, stripped-back R1 Light saddle range-proof that not every performance leap needs to come from a 3D printer. The new lineup trims roughly 17% off the weight of Fizik's previous R1 saddles by going minimalist: fewer layers, leaner padding, and a focus on only what performance riders actually need."
"At the core of the R1 Light platform is a carbon-reinforced nylon shell. Fizik paired this with ultra-stiff carbon rails and a thin layer of raw EVA foam padding. The result is a saddle built around the essentials: a minimal carbon structure, reactive EVA cushioning, and nothing extra. Fizik says the setup delivers support and comfort for long, fast days without sacrificing stiffness or road feedback."
Fizik cuts roughly 17% of R1 saddle weight by adopting a stripped-back approach that removes excess layers and padding. The R1 Light uses a carbon-reinforced nylon shell, ultra-stiff carbon rails, and a thin layer of raw EVA foam to preserve ergonomic shape while shaving grams. The design prioritizes responsiveness, stiffness, and long-ride comfort through a low-profile, minimal architecture. Proven materials from top-tier saddles are recombined into three established shapes to suit different rider positions. The platform aims to deliver efficient support and road feedback without relying on complex 3D-printed structures.
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