Description
Fi’zi:k Ardea Racing Saddle | Manganese Rails | 145mm
Notes from MyBikeThing The Ardea represents Fi’zi:k’s entry into performance road saddles with its distinctive split tail design and manganese rail system. The firm padding and stiff shell create a responsive platform for power transfer. What sets this apart is the narrow profile combined with a split tail design for flexibility where needed.
Condition The saddle is structurally sound with typical wear to the vegan leather cover. Logos show some fading, and there’s a small dark mark on the rear corner from a previous repair. Rails and base remain in excellent condition. Hi, I’m Paul – need any specific photos of the repair or wear points? Just let me know.
Workshop Wisdom For optimal comfort on this firmer platform, start with a level position and experiment with micro-adjustments forward/back before changing tilt angle.
Tech Specs
- Length: 280mm
- Width: 145mm
- Sit bone range: 60-130mm
- Materials:
- Cover: Vegan leather
- Base: Acrylic composite
- Rails: Manganese
- Weight: 237g
Value Assessment
- Market Value: $45-65
- Original Retail: $89
Worth it because:
- Durable manganese rails
- Split tail design for comfort
- Classic Fi’zi:k quality
- Functional despite cosmetic wear
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