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PRO Stealth 3D: A 3D-Printed Saddle for Improved Comfort and Performance
3D printing is gaining momentum in the sports equipment sector, particularly in cycling. The Dutch brand PRO unveiled its first saddle featuring 3D-printed components: the Stealth 3D. This model uses additive manufacturing to improve rider comfort, optimize pressure distribution,
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3D printing is gaining momentum in the sports equipment sector, particularly in cycling. The Dutch brand PRO unveiled its first saddle featuring 3D-printed components: the Stealth 3D. This model uses additive manufacturing to improve rider comfort, optimize pressure distribution, and reduce the overall weight of the saddle.
Stealth 3D: Fabricated with 3D Printing
The Stealth 3D incorporates three distinct 3D-printed mesh zones, each with a different density. This approach allows the saddle’s support to be precisely adapted to the cyclist’s different positions, whether they adopt an aerodynamic or more upright posture.
While the exact 3D printing process has not been disclosed, PRO confirms that additive manufacturing makes it possible to:
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