Now available: FIZIK ONE-TO-ONE 3d-printed custom saddles

ONE-TO-ONE

Fizik gets personal.

Introducing One-to-One, a paradigm-shifting service that enables the creation of custom-tailored saddles based on a rider’s individual biometric data.

By recording the pressure a cyclist exerts on the saddle, captured dynamically while riding, we map out a unique pressure profile, using this data to produce a bespoke 3D-printed saddle padding that offers unparalleled improvements in both comfort and performance.

Taking the technology that powers our Adaptive line of 3D-printed saddles to the next level, One-to-One represents the pinnacle of personal, data-driven design and engineering, making customized support available to every cyclist.

A truly custom saddle

Made just for you, based on you and your needs.

• The saddle is the most critical point of contact between a rider and their bike.
• Saddle fit can play an outsized role in overall riding experience, comfort, and performance.
• In the worst cases, individuals can quit cycling altogether due to saddle discomfort.
• A good, accurate fit depends on many factors: the rider, bike geo, intended use, saddle shape, position, and more.
• Every cyclist is unique. Rider experience, sensitivity, history of injuries, body shape, riding goals, and more can all affect the way we sit on the saddle.
• A one-to-many saddle design can provide an approximate solution to very specific problems.

But a One-to-One customized approach directly addresses the individual comfort and performance needs of each rider.

The status quo

Traditional saddles consist of foam padding with a given density across the entire sitting surface.

Different sizes fit different ischial bone widths, and different shapes suit specific riding postures (more upright vs sporty or aggressive), riding disciplines (gravel, MTB, endurance, TT, etc.), or provide specific functional benefits (channels, cut-outs, etc.).

Inserts made from various materials are available in certain saddles to provide functional comfort areas in specific spots.

Recently, through the adoption of Carbon Digital Light Synthesis™ (Carbon DLS™), we introduced our Adaptive 3D line of saddles. Carbon's 3D printing technology allowed us to develop a new saddle without the constraints or limitations imposed by traditional production methods and materials: to design and manufacture multiple functional zones within the saddle, joined together progressively and seamlessly in the same padding.

How does it work?

Just like a tailor must take your measurements to sew a custom suit, we also must attain the relevant information to create a custom saddle —and that means measuring pressure.

Pressure measurements include the force our bodies transfer to the saddle as well as how that force is distributed across the saddle’s surface. Of course, that pressure changes continuously while riding, as we pedal and shift riding positions, which makes it crucial to capture pressure measurements dynamically, while we are actually in motion.

Together with GebioMized, we have developed a Pressure Sensor Mat capable of measuring pressure at 64 points spread out across the saddle’s surface, relaying data in real time wirelessly via a built-in Bluetooth Transmitter.

As opposed to more traditional tools that aim to measure sitbone distance or sacrum angle, measuring pressure while riding reflects the real sitting position on the bike and allows us to identify the parameters that matter most, like indicators of stability on the saddle, peak pressure identifiers and hotspots as well as pelvic tilt.

Pressure data from each measurement session is recorded while riding on the handlebar tops, hoods, and in the drop position for road and gravel, aero and basebar for TT and triathlon, and handlebar for MTB. Once processed, it is then cross-checked with a rider’s discipline and gender to ensure correct interpretation.

The One-to-One process

Each phase in focus

Phase 01 — Rider assessment and current saddle pressure data collection

• Relevant information about the rider and their current bike setup and saddle position is gathered through a simple questionnaire.
• Pressure data is captured on the rider’s current bike/saddle setup in all relevant riding positions.

Phase 02 — Saddle shape selection and baseline pressure data collection

• Based on the rider’s info and current measurements, the matching algorithm finds the most suitable saddle shape from within the fizik range.
• Pressure data is captured again on the rider’s current bike setup with the recommended saddle shape in all relevant riding positions. Mounting recommendations are provided. These new measurements on the selected saddle shape are used as the baseline to create the custom 3D-printed padding structure.

Phase 03 — Saddle configuration and order placement

• The rider can now select their exact saddle configuration (carbon or aluminium rails) and finalize their order.
• The order is automatically transferred to fizik where it will be processed to create a custom saddle and shipped to the chosen address.

Phase 04 — Final check

• Once the new One-to-One saddle has been received and mounted on the bike, the rider can return to the dealer for a final session where pressure data will be captured on the new saddle for comparison to the initial saddle setup, highlighting all the parameters that have improved.

Ready for your One-to-One saddle?

Interested in getting your own custom 3D-printed saddle, built entirely around you and the way you ride?

Book a One-to-One appointment and take the first step toward truly personalized comfort and performance.
Book your appointment here

Pricing

• €499 — One-to-One saddle with carbon rails

• €459 — One-to-One saddle with aluminium rails

Your data. Your ride. Your saddle—made one-to-one.