Fizik Mistica Saddle review

The Fizik Mistica is the latest stubby saddle intended for time trial use. The shape is designed to relieve perineal pressure when in an aggressive position

Cycling Weekly Verdict

Saddle comfort is subjective, but if you are looking for a TT saddle and get along well with the popular Arione, then the Fizik Mistica is well worth a try. Bike shops often stock trial saddles you can try too. Overall the tacky surface is very good at keeping your posterior in place and the quality of construction is excellent.

Reasons to buy
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    Stubby shape reduces pressure in TT position

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    Excellent quality - handmade

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    Tacky surface keeps you in place

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    Looks cool

Reasons to avoid
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    Expensive

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The Fizik Mistica is the latest time trial-specific saddle from the Italian saddle specialists and has replaced the Tritone model.

The Fizik Mistica's shape is very similar to that of the popular Arione model, the difference being that it features a relief channel and has the nose chopped off. The stubby design has become increasingly popular and is intended to increase comfort when in a TT position by reducing pressure on the perineum.

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Oliver Bridgewood - no, Doctor Oliver Bridgewood - is a PhD Chemist who discovered a love of cycling. He enjoys racing time trials, hill climbs, road races and criteriums. During his time at Cycling Weekly, he worked predominantly within the tech team, also utilising his science background to produce insightful fitness articles, before moving to an entirely video-focused role heading up the Cycling Weekly YouTube channel, where his feature-length documentary 'Project 49' was his crowning glory.