Vitesse Vs Aliante

[xeney]

I'm wrong, my husband's MB saddle is not a zero, it's this thing. Which I think is an old discontinued Terry model. It is the skinniest, hardest saddle I have ever seen.

[Fitmiss]

The models of the Vitesse sold in the US at the moment are not current. I was told the 2006 HP model would arrive in July but don't see it on any US website. Now they tell me there are 2007 models coming out and will be in the US by Oct. 15th. The 2007 model is the HP wingflex is heavier than the 2006 model.250 vs 265 g. I also see a Vitesse Twin Tech (250 g). The one you can customize on Fizik's website is 240 g but doesn't have scuff guards that both the Twin Tech and Wingflex models have. It is hard to get any answers about differences and availability. I'm leaning at getting a Twin Tech but would like to understand the differences between the Wingflex and Twin Tech models.

[Jen]

I want the vitesse also but notice there are diffences. If anyone finds out where you can get one and the differences, let me know! Also, I am going to ride a 60miler. My first . I have only done 30. Think I can make it????? Ouch. May get some PI ultra sensors. Look cushier than the sugars.

[xeney]

Well, I just did my first metric century on the Vitesse with PI UltraSensors, and I'm okay, but my sit bones are a little sore. Overall I'd say it's a great saddle for me -- no chafing like I got with the Butterfly -- but I wish I'd had more time to get used to the hardness of the saddle first.

I have the non-gel version, and I'm pretty sure mine must be an older model (2005 or earlier) because I found it online for $59.99.

[Nanci]

I think it's reasonable to expect that any time you do your longest ride ever, things are going to be sore.

NAnci

[xeney]

Yep. And if I'd done the ride on the Butterfly, I would have at least one saddle sore now.

My first ride on the Vitesse was 25 miles and I was 100 percent fine afterward. Nothing chafed, nothing sore.

[Nanci]

Soubnds like you got one like mine. I've never been able to find anything I liked better. You think that's hard- sit on a Brooks or Zero X sometime! Suddenly the Vitesse seems cushy!

[Fitmiss]

My understanding is that the 2007 Hp Twin Flex can now be ordered by any LBS. No one seems to have them in stock. I'm really hoping I love the saddle.

[Jen]

Ok, found a store that sells the vitesse ti and the vitesse gel. Anyone tried both? Don't know which one to get. one is about 90 and the other about 110. Expesive store. One is leather covered and the other a vinyl

[Fitmiss]

Ok, found a store that sells the vitesse ti and the vitesse gel. Anyone tried both? Don't know which one to get. one is about 90 and the other about 110. Expesive store. One is leather covered and the other a vinyl

You should decide whether or not weight of the saddle matters. The gel version will be heavier. You can see some of the specs on www. fizik.com. I'm told that the wingflex is an improvement but that is on the 2007 model.