What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying: "I've used the Tempo Aliante R5 on my endurance bike for months and it's incredibly supportive. The waved shape keeps me stable during long efforts, and the cutout does a great job reducing pressure without feeling intrusive. It's a modern refresh of a classic comfort-focused design, and it lives up to the hype."Some rides take hours, others take everything. For those days, we count on the Fizik Tempo Aliante R5, a modern reinterpretation of one of the most comfort-focused saddles ever made. Originally nicknamed "le sofa" when it launched in 2003, the Aliante continues to define endurance comfort with a design tuned for long, pressure-free miles. The waved profile supports a more upright, endurance position and features a broader platform to stabilize the sit bones and distribute weight evenly across the saddle. Its ergonomic central cutout was developed using rider pressure analysis and medical insight to enhance blood flow and reduce fatigue. With firmer padding under the sit bones and softer support on the nose, the Tempo Aliante R5 is ready to support our longest, hardest days in the saddle without discomfort holding us back.