{"id":68893,"date":"2026-01-13T15:12:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=68893"},"modified":"2026-01-13T15:13:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:13:35","slug":"pro-stealth-3d-13012026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/pro-stealth-3d-13012026\/","title":{"rendered":"PRO Stealth 3D: A 3D-Printed Saddle for Improved Comfort and Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">3D printing is gaining momentum in the sports equipment sector, particularly in <a href=\"http:\/\/3dnatives.com\/en\/ranking-3d-printed-bikes-220920204\/\">cycling<\/a>. The Dutch brand <strong>PRO<\/strong>\u00a0unveiled its first saddle featuring 3D-printed components: the <strong>Stealth 3D<\/strong>. This model uses additive manufacturing to improve rider comfort, optimize pressure distribution, and reduce the overall weight of the saddle.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stealth 3D: Fabricated with 3D Printing<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>Stealth 3D<\/strong> incorporates three distinct 3D-printed mesh zones, each with a different density. This approach allows the saddle&#8217;s support to be precisely adapted to the cyclist&#8217;s different positions, whether they adopt an aerodynamic or more upright posture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While the exact 3D printing process has not been disclosed, PRO confirms that <strong>additive manufacturing<\/strong> makes it possible to:<\/p><div class=\"dnati-inside-article-leaderboard\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"dnati-2465435684\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/app.swapcard.com\/login\/event\/additiv-defense-2026\/ticket\/VGlja2V0VHlwZV83MDM4MQ==\/page\/UmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uRm9ybV81NjE4Ng==\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LB\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/LB.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"850\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>create <strong>complex geometries<\/strong> that are impossible to achieve with traditional foams,<\/li>\n<li><strong>optimize the amount of material<\/strong> used,<\/li>\n<li>and <strong>reduce the overall weight<\/strong> of the saddle without compromising comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Comfort, A Key Factor in Cycling Performance<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In cycling, saddle comfort plays an essential role in overall performance. Poor seating can cause pain in the sit bones, pressure points, or loss of efficiency over long distances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To design the Stealth 3D, the PRO teams drew on:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>pressure mapping data,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>postural studies,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>and <strong>feedback<\/strong> from users and testers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These analyses made it possible to precisely identify the areas requiring more or less support depending on the cyclist&#8217;s position.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Three Density Zones to Adapt to Every Position<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Stealth 3D saddle is structured into three functional zones:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Front zone (high density):<\/strong> designed to provide enhanced support for the sit bones when the cyclist adopts an aerodynamic position, leaning forward.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Central zone (medium density):<\/strong> ensures even weight distribution in a more upright position, limiting pressure points.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rear zone (low density):<\/strong> helps reduce the overall weight of the saddle while maintaining sufficient comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This gradual variation in density is only possible thanks to 3D printing, which allows precise control of the internal structure of the mesh.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_92264\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92264\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Stealth3D.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-92264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The seat is designed in three zones.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">3D Printing Allows for Advanced Design<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anton Peeters, PRO&#8217;s saddle design project lead, explains:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>\u201cThe PRO Stealth 3D Saddle incorporates advanced manufacturing techniques with extensive research and development into rider comfort. 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.&#8221;\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This ability to <strong>place material only where it is needed<\/strong> is one of the main advantages of additive manufacturing in sports equipment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Technical Characteristics of the Stealth 3D Seat<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to PRO, the Stealth 3D is the most comfortable saddle ever developed by the brand. It is available with the following specifications:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Available widths:<\/strong> 142 mm and 152 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 224 g for the Team version; 260 g for the Performance version<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightweight<\/strong>, rigid carbon-reinforced shell<\/li>\n<li><strong>Padding<\/strong>: 3D-printed EPU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, additive manufacturing is establishing itself as a key technology in the evolution of high-end cycling components. If you would like to find out more about this bike saddle, visit the PRO website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-bikegear.com\/us\/news\/comfort-engineered-for-performance-with-the-pro-stealth-3d-saddle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/apL6LuJzhks?si=Q3xIMLcUHv7ibFtF\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What do you think of Stealth 3D? \u00a0Let us know in a comment below or on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/4987104\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/3Dnatives\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pages! 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