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Prologo Adds F1-Derived Damping to Saddles, Gloves

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Prologo introduced new CPC (Connect Power Control) panels on saddles and a new glove line that use a nano-structural elastic polymer in small, varied “volcano” shaped nubs. The tech has been used in Formula One and helicopter seats to reduce vibration, which is one benefit for cyclists. The other is grip, which helps riders stay in their optimal position without slipping…a particular plus for triathletes on the Zero TT saddle.

CPC will be on the Scratch Pro, Nago Evo, Zero TT and Zero II saddles. The material is non-irritating, non-allergenic and non absorbent, so it should remain grippy even on wet rides or rolling out from T1. Close ups after the break…

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John
John
11 years ago

How well does lycra stand up to those nubs?

Sevo
Sevo
11 years ago

good question. With good bibs running $160-$220 these days I don’t want to be shredding shorts

spokejunky
spokejunky
11 years ago

It looks like my nethers will get the magic fingers treatment. Even more reason to ride.

Louis
Louis
11 years ago

I’m very interested, but I also have some lifespan concerns. The nubs are a type of rubber, but it looks thin and if they start to tear over time, will they lose their dampening properties. Also, does it eat lycra?

And how much cost more does this add to the saddle?

bk
bk
11 years ago

In my experience, anything that causes friction on lycra causes rapid wear to the lycra. The material is rubber and I’d put $ on it that it’ll wear the seat out of shorts quickly. On the upside, Prologo just came out with a new line of reasonably priced bibs! j/k

Hollis
Hollis
11 years ago

Ribbed for your pleasure!

Topmounter
Topmounter
11 years ago

It’s about time someone ribbed something for MY pleasure.

RUSTYDOGG
RUSTYDOGG
11 years ago

No thanks. Looks like it will make small fore/aft movements in the saddle a problem.

Xris
Xris
11 years ago

Who said anything about these products gripping lycra? Riding naked is the new thing these days.

Ventruck
Ventruck
11 years ago

I might go for those gloves. I like the idea they got going, but would hold out on the saddle until I see it really working out in practice.

Bogey
Bogey
11 years ago

Ya, not sure about having that much grip on my standard road bike saddle but I’d love to give that TT saddle a go on my TT bike. It looks like it would pin you in place for some added power!

Aaron
Aaron
11 years ago

I like being able to slide fore and aft on my saddle. I don’t understand that point to this.

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