I have the opportunity to get massive discounts for Fizik stuff, I was curious to try one of the new 3D saddle like the Vento Argo with their claimed "adaptive" feature.
Any experience here? Does it really work?
Another option might be the Terra Argo
Use will be for gravel/touring, no off saddle
Not quite the answer to your question, but I have spent the last 9 months riding a Spesh Power Mirror saddle, with a similar 3D padding made by the same supplier. It's my most comfortable saddle yet. Having suffered nerve damage in the nether regions for the last 15 years, bike riding can be a bit of a pain in the a$£e. The Mirror cost the earth but for me is probably worth it. It also has the benefit that it is quite lightweight compared to my previous SMP saddles.
I have been thinking about getting another Mirror for my second bike but now I am aware of Vento Argo I wonder whether this could be even better? Its a good bit cheaper than the Mirror which is appealing. Not many reviews yet though so undecided.
Down sides of the 3D mesh could be that it might not survive a rocky crash and the mesh fills with trail dirt. So far not a problem for because I ride loamy trails and it has not rained here for 3 months.
what's your weight?
Hand testing the 3D thing it seems a bit too "cushy", not good for long hours in the saddle
apart from that looks real nice and lightweight
About 160 lb. Quite a few reviewers say the 3D saddles are soft to the touch, but don't feel that way when riding.
I have the same saddle as Squealingbrakes on my road bike.
I concur, its very comfortable - seems to stop my arse getting a battering on shit roads/over speed bumps anyway.
My bike has just gone back on the trainer so will be interesting to see how it holds up to indoor training.
I did nearly go for a Fizik one, but i went to the local Specialized shop instead to get my backside measured to make sure i got the correct width