Prologo Proxim W850 Saddle Shaves Weight for All-Mountain, Enduro or eMTB

Whereas consolation is at all times the primary precedence in saddles, it’s good when you may shave a little bit weight out of your bike with a light-weight, high-end seat. With weight-conscious path, enduro, and eMTB riders in thoughts, Prologo has designed the brand new W850 saddle.

Prologo creates their Proxim saddles in collaboration with the College Politecnico di Milano, and with suggestions from their six sponsored DH and enduro groups (together with GT, Atherton Bikes, and Lapierre). Prologo affords two saddle traces; Their Proxim Sport line prioritizes consolation, providing wider platforms and extra padding. The Proxim Efficiency line options compact dimensions and know-how oriented towards competitors use. The brand new Proxim W850 is a high-end product within the Efficiency class. 

Prologo Proxim W850 Saddle:

At 155g, the brand new W850 is the lightest Proxim saddle obtainable however continues to be robust and sturdy. To realize that weight, the W850 includes a long-fiber carbon-reinforced base, which is tuned to stability stiffness, shock resistance, and vibration absorption. It additionally makes use of Prologo’s Nack nano carbon fiber outsized rails. Constructed from carbon fiber, Kevlar, and aluminum filaments, these rails provide rigidity and power at a low weight.  

I’m positive a few of you might be questioning why it’s worthwhile to shave grams from an eMTB, whose motors compensate for his or her additional bulk. Prologo did say the saddle is right for ‘gentle eMTBs’ just like the Specialised Levo SL, however I nonetheless needed to chuckle at their declare that working this tremendous gentle saddle will assist improve the vary of your bike’s battery! I’m positive they imply it might assist if you happen to paired it with a number of different vital weight-saving upgrades…

The W850 options an ergonomic V form impressed by the favored and on/off-road versatile Prologo Dimension saddle. Prologo has improved the anatomical heart space of the W850 to supply a bigger assist floor for the ischial bones and higher rider stability, particularly on tough terrain. Its compact measurement of 245x143mm and semi-round form are designed for aggressive seating positions and most pedaling effectivity.

Regardless of this saddle’s high-performance options, consolation is after all a priority too; Prologo has used a number of of its present tech options to make sure this. First up, their MSS (Multi Sector System) padding makes use of completely different EVA foams in numerous areas of the seat. The entrance portion makes use of a softer foam, whereas the rear has a firmer, extra supportive foam to stabilize the ischial bones.

PAS (Perineal Space System) is the title of the middle reduction channel that eliminates strain in your most delicate components, and Prologo’s Grip Cowl supplies a little bit friction to assist maintain your butt in the proper place when you trip, even in moist situations.

The Prologo Proxim W850 saddle is obtainable now on-line and at Prologo sellers. MSRP is €185, and it is available in Black/Anthracite solely.

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