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    Selle Italia model comparable to Fizik Aliante

    The carbon based aliantes do feel a bit different to the sport model. As to durability, the braided carbon models are much better for bigger riders than their older style carbon rails, which tended to crack at the junction of the metal where the seat post clamped and the carbon part of the rail...
  2. J

    Selle Italia model comparable to Fizik Aliante

    I have ridden aliantes for a few years after previously having an arione when they first came out. The aliante was good for the road, but not good if you wanted to ride forward on it like in a TT or pursuit on the track. Have moved over to a prologo scratch, which while harder to find in shops...