Tundra isThe Fizi:k saddle spcifically developed for cross country and marathon disciplines. Perfect balance between comfort and performance. Flat and long surface for multiple sitting positions. Slightly squared and wider nose for increased comfort when ascending. Low Profile Padding givesThe saddle a low profile shape. Slim and elegant, comfortable and light, and featuresThe ICS Integrated clip system (Fizik saddle bag and Blink light compatible). Rails: Carbon braided Colour: Orange Mat
I have been out testing the new fi’zi:k Tundra for a couple of months now, and for a cross-country saddle I have been very impressed. It is not going to win any awards for the most comfy saddle in the world, but it is a specialty beast, and it competes well within its realm. It seems that the road-specific fi’zi:k Arione saddle has been tweaked as an off-road saddle, creating a minimalist cross-country saddle meant for the racer, cross-country rider and weight weenie. Continue reading →
Submitted by
freebrd85
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose, Ca
Date Reviewed: December 10, 2011
Strengths: Great looking saddle, comfortable
Weaknesses: none so far
Bottom Line:
This is for the Tundra 2 K:ium:Pretty comfy, good looking saddle. I bought this saddle to replace my evoke, and I find this saddle better. I put a lot of miles on my bike with this saddle with out wearing any chamois and it still fells comfortable even with long rides. this seat is apparently made for people who are flexible (if you don't know how fizik matches you to your saddle they try to determine your flexibility) so if you have a problem touching your toes you might want to consider the Aliante Gamma or the Gobi.
Submitted by
rianclay
a Cross Country Rider
from Golden
Date Reviewed: April 18, 2011
Strengths: This is a review of the Tundra 2 with Kium rails. Comfort, lightweight, quiet. Required zero break in time for me. I've done three rides in three days averaging about 20 miles each. No hotspots or issues for me. This is big for me as most saddles create issues for me.
Weaknesses: None - the white and black looks sweet on the Vana A9C.
Bottom Line:
Its way more comfortable than you think - at least for me. No side/rear protection like I have on my Gobi.
Bike Setup: Niner A9C, Fox 100 RLC QR 15, XX Cranks, XTR 9 speed, Thomson bar/stem, ZTR Crest, Maxxis IKON, Niner Carbon bar, Marta Sl brakes
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Submitted by
Francoisrdt
a Weekend Warrior
from Quebec
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2010
Strengths: Look, weight, long-ride comfort for a weenie saddle.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
It is suprisingly comfy after a while and for long rides, as I really thought «Oh my gosh that's firm» when I first sat on it. Just wondering if the white will stay white and good looking for long. So far, ridden it 3 months and it's not new anymore, but still looks pretty good. Better durability than chromag finish. I guess this is not an issue if you pick black.
Similar Products Used: WTB Devo, Chromag Lynx, WTB Rocket V
Bike Setup: Building an Anthem X1 custom at the moment
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Submitted by
bikegreece
a Weekend Warrior
from Athens
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2010
Strengths: looks
Weaknesses: weight vs cost, carbon rails creak, quality
Bottom Line:
I got the orange with the scotish clan on top and carbon rails. Too expensive for the performance and quality of this saddle. Very noisy too, the carbon rails creak - even after the break in period - and give you the impression that the saddle is cracking under body loads. Carbon rails are also a bit of concern and finally do not deliver any significant weight reduction, on the contrary at 200gr. there are much lighter and cheaper saddles out there (selle italia that is top top) or, a hair above that weight there is the WTB rocket v team which is a zillion times more comfy. Too narrow in the rear results no good support when seated (unless your arsh is as narrow as a supermodels), too long and distructs your exists behind the saddle. So why did I get it? for the design to much my orange bike but to my dissapointment the velevt/textile on the top started fading out as from the forst rides.
Similar Products Used: Bontrager, Pro,BBB,Selle de Italia
Bike Setup: Trek Fuel EX8 with carbon steer, carbon seatpost both Bonrager racelite, XT-pedals, Nobby Nics
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Submitted by
dustingyou
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2009
Strengths: The saddle did not seem to cause saddle sores after a 21.5 mile ride. It also was a nice change from my Selle Italia SLR XC because it is somewhat flatter near the nose which relieved pressure from the perinium which made for more comfort. Also noticed that it didn't irritate my butt bones too bad after a long ride--nice.
Weaknesses: White color will be ugly after I run the bike through a dirty creek or hit some NC red mud and sling that on it. Also noticed after the first ride that the Tundra emblem was already rubbing off.
Bottom Line:
The saddle provided better comfort than my Selle Italia SLR XC. The flat portion of the nose relieved pressure on the perinium area and I didn't get saddle sores after a 21.5 mile ride like I usually do with my old saddle. So far the Tundra carbon railed seems to be working well and I hope it will shape itself to my buns once I break it in--just wish the carbon railed saddle was in a different color other than white for my MTB because it isn't a matter of if I get dirty chain lube on it or mud/dirt--it is a matter of when it gets grease and dirt on it. Hopefully some of the Tundra decals on the nose that rubbed off on the first ride (21.5 miles) are not an indicator of how the saddle will hold up over time--I'm keeping my fingers crossed b/c this was an expensive seat! Buy it for a little more comfort in a racing/cross country saddle but don't buy it for long lasting cosmetics because I think it will be hard to maintain that sparkling white color on a mountain bike.
Strengths: Lightweight, great fore-aft positioning control, surprisingly comfortable.
Weaknesses: Be wary of OEM models with manganese rails: ~50grams heavier than carbon braided rail models. Firm cushioning. No scuff protection on rear. May be a little too "roadie" for some riders!
Bottom Line:
The saddle was OEM on my new Scalpel. So far I've been impressed on rides up to 2 hours, yet to do anything longer. A surprising amount of saddle "real estate", with great support over the full range. Great for climbing. Just wish it had the carbon rails, instead of the Manganese on this OEM model.
Similar Products Used: Fizik Plateau, Gobi XM, various WTB...
Bike Setup: 2009 Cannondale Scalpel Team, stock with no mods yet.
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Submitted by
AnthemXLtd
a Cross Country Rider
from Adelaide, SA, Australia
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2009
Strengths: Low weight, great long shape for moving forwards and backwards on the saddle for climbing/descending, easy to move off back of seat as it's narrow, no numb nuts anymore - the sit bones seem to take most of the weight rather than the perrenium.
Weaknesses: Feels a little 'hard' at first but is suprisingly comfortable on longer rides. Not really a weakness after a couple of rides!
Bottom Line:
If you're after lightweight and have a few $$$ to spend then this is a good option. If you suffer from numb nuts like me then I'd pay twice as much for the relief this saddle has given. Yeah, it's a little hard at first but what do you expect from a lightweight race seat, just keep riding and your ass will toughen up where it needs to - it does everything I want and does it well!
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