{"id":65644,"date":"2024-06-19T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2a0edd23-6db4-4c4a-b0ef-053c73c6145e"},"modified":"2024-06-19T16:25:26","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T14:25:26","slug":"fizik-will-now-tailor-a-3d-printed-saddle-bespoke-to-your-backside","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/fizik-will-now-tailor-a-3d-printed-saddle-bespoke-to-your-backside\/","title":{"rendered":"Fizik will now tailor a 3D-printed saddle bespoke to your backside"},"content":{"rendered":"

Italian brand\u2019s One-to-One service is available from $499 \/ \u20ac459 <\/p>

By Jack Evans\n <\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 at 14:00 PM<\/p>

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Fizik will now custom-fit 3D-printed saddles for individual riders after introducing its ‘game-changing’ One-to-One service. <\/p>

Other manufacturers, including Specialized and Selle Italia, also make 3D-printed saddles<\/a>, which some riders find very comfortable. The lattice of polymers used in their padding is deeper and softer than traditional foam padding.\u00a0<\/p>

But Fizik will become the first major saddle brand to tailor the density of 3D-printed padding according to a rider\u2019s individual bike fit <\/a>data, rather than to a generic formula.\u00a0<\/p>

The Italian\u2019s brand\u2019s One-to-One service will cost \u00a3499 \/ $599 \/ \u20ac499 for its carbon R1 saddles and \u00a3459 \/ $499 \/ \u20ac459 for the brand\u2019s alloy R3 models. That adds about \u00a3200 \/ $200 to the cost of Fizik\u2019s road bike saddles<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

The custom fitting service is now available in certain Fizik dealerships and you will receive your saddle within two weeks. <\/p>

How will the Fizik One-to-One 3D-printed saddle service work?<\/h2>
Fizik will design your saddle’s padding based on where you place pressure. – Fizik<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Fizik One-to-One in brief\u00a0<\/h3>
Customer is analysed riding their own bike in a Fizik dealership<\/li>
Pressure mapping data is collected to determine their best saddle shape\u00a0<\/li>
Data is recaptured on the correct saddle shape\u00a0<\/li>
New measurements inform design of the bespoke 3D padding structure\u00a0<\/li>
Fizik makes the custom saddle and sends it to the rider<\/li>
The rider can return to their Fizik dealership to test the saddle<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
At the Fizik dealership, the customer rides their own bike set up<\/a> on a Wahoo Kickr Rollr<\/a>.<\/p>
Technology developed by Fizik and bike-fitting specialist gebioMized captures their saddle pressure data in 64 points in a range of riding positions. For example, on the tops and hoods, and in the drops.<\/p>
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Pressure data recorded from a variety of riding positions goes into a fitting algorithm. – Fizik<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Data from this assessment is fed into a fitting algorithm. This pairs the rider with the most appropriate saddle shape from Fizik\u2019s Adaptive range of 3D-printed saddles.\u00a0<\/p>
Next, the customer undergoes another pressure-mapping session on the new saddle. <\/p>
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Fizik says the One-to-One service focuses on eliminating hotspots on the saddle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Fizik claims the software pays particular attention to \u2018hotspots\u2019 on the colour-coded pressure map. These are places where the rider puts excessive pressure, a key cause of saddle sores<\/a>.<\/p>
Another algorithm uses this pressure data to create a three-dimensional padding structure that’s uniquely suited to the rider. For example, the honeycomb of hexagon-shaped polymers will have more layers where more cushioning is required. <\/p>
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3D-printed saddles don’t require a mould, so manufacturers can make several designs at once. – Fizik<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The client can choose alloy Kium or carbon rails before ordering their saddle.\u00a0<\/p>
Fizik then makes the saddle at its northern Italy HQ and the customer will receive their order within two weeks of the initial consultation. <\/p>
The way in which 3D-printed saddles are made enables this rapid turnaround.<\/p>
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Fizik will be the first major brand to make custom 3D saddles. – Fizik<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Every time manufacturers want to change the design of a traditional saddle they have to make a new mould, sometimes taking weeks. <\/p>
The template of a 3D-printed saddle is stored in a digital file, so the design can be changed almost instantly and the saddles produced much quicker. <\/p>
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Once finished, the customer can test their bespoke saddle in a Fizik store. – Fizik<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Once they\u2019ve fitted the saddle to their bike, the customer can return to their dealership for a final consultation.<\/p>
Fizik claims this last pressure-mapping session will indicate how the custom saddle has improved the rider\u2019s comfort.\u00a0<\/p>
The brand says it does not have a formal refund policy if a customer is unhappy with their saddle. The Fizik retailer would have to handle such a scenario on a case-by-case basis. <\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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