By Jos Dyer, 1 day ago
Introducing the PRO Stealth 3D Saddle: Comfort Engineered for Performance
PRO delivers sustained comfort for the toughest rides by combining 3D-printed technology with aerodynamic design.
Comfort is key to cycling performance. Establishing the optimum position for yourself on the bike will empower you to ride further and faster by increasing your comfort and efficiency. Finding the right saddle for your unique anatomical features and riding style is a crucial part of achieving a good bike fit. The PRO Stealth 3D Saddle offers riders the benefits of increased comfort through 3 Mesh Zones of 3 distinct densities, while also encouraging the same aerodynamic position on the bike that you have come to expect from PRO’s Stealth Saddle range.
The PRO Stealth 3D Saddle was developed with pressure mapping data from bike fitments and test rider feedback. The saddle provides a high-density front, a lower-density middle, and a low-density rear, producing PRO’s most comfortable ride yet. The high-density padding on the nose of the saddle offers the maximum support for the rider’s sit bones as they tilt forward into an aggressive position. The lower-density middle dissipates the rider’s weight across a larger area of the saddle when riding in a more upright position, and in so doing reduces the risk of developing hot spots from focused contact points on the saddle. The low-density rear reduces the overall weight of the saddle, as riders do not usually make contact with the rear of the saddle while pedaling. It also complements the overall aesthetics of the PRO Stealth 3D Saddle, helping to create a design that suggests speed, purpose, and comfort.
The low-density padding also offers an insight into the hexagonal cell design, which is utilized in a tighter and higher density throughout the saddle’s middle (lower-density) and nose (high-density) Mesh Zones. Comfort is boosted beyond the fine-tuning of density zones with this hexagonal cell design. These cells absorb vibrations individually and collectively, reducing road buzz and thus rider fatigue. The uncovered hexagonal cells are intended to showcase the power and precision of 3D printing technology, further augmenting the striking looks of the saddle.
“The PRO Stealth 3D Saddle incorporates advanced manufacturing techniques with extensive research and development into rider comfort,” PRO’s Saddle Design Project Lead, Anton Peeters, said. “The 3D printing process allows us to fine-tune the density in a way that is not possible when using conventional lightweight EV or PU padding. The three distinct Mesh Zones provide increased comfort in aerodynamic or upright positions, while also reducing the overall saddle weight with the low-density back.”
“All PRO products are developed to meet a particular rider need,” Peeters continued. “Our research and conversations with riders showed that while many riders find the PRO Stealth Saddles comfortable, some would make a weight sacrifice for increased comfort. The PRO Stealth 3D Saddles will be best suited for those riders, particularly those who race across cobbles or ride on poorly maintained asphalt roads.”
Available in Team and Performance level constructions, the PRO Stealth 3D Saddle allows for a choice between carbon (Team) or INOX stainless steel (Performance) rails, as well as options for 142- or 152-millimetre widths. The 3D printed EPU padding also features a dimpled upper to help lock riders in place on the saddle and allow for efficient pedaling, even during all-out seated efforts.
Technical Specifications
PRO Stealth 3D Saddles
3D-Printed Padding
3 Mesh Zones Located with Pressure Mapping Data
PRO’s Most Comfortable Stealth Saddle
Lightweight and Stiff Carbon Reinforced Base
Dimpled Outer
Triple Bridge Design Anatomic Fit Cut-Out
Road Buzz Dampening
Compatible with all PRO Saddle Accessories
Base: Carbon Reinforced
Rails: Carbon (Team) INOX Stainless Steel (Performance)
Padding: 3D Printed EPU
Weight: From 224g (Team) and 260g (Performance)
Widths: 142mm & 152mm