The difference between 3D printed saddles from Posedla and other brands
The only other customization option available to date is the One-to-One concept, which a customized saddle fitting process where they select from a limited variety of pre-defined saddle shape and widths and adjust the stiffness based on the riders pressure points.
Mass produced saddled are even more limited and therefore harder to choose from.
Here you can find a breakdown of the differences:
| Parameter | Posedla custom saddle | One-to-One concept | Mass produced 3D-printed saddles |
|---|---|---|---|
| # of widths | unlimited | up to 5 | up to 5 |
| shapes | unlimited | 3 | up to 10 |
| customized stiffness | yes | yes | no |
| weight | from 150 g | from 175 g | from 150 g |
| from your home | yes | no | yes |
| 3D printing material | powder polymer | liquid polymer | liquid polymer |
| on the market since | 2022 | 2024 | 2019 |
| patented lattice | yes | ? | ? |
| # of input parameters | 10 | ? | 0 |
| satisfaction guarantee | yes (60 days) | ? | no |
Smiling Butt Kit accuracy
Smiling Butt Kit accuracy
A recent clinical study showed just how precise our Smiling Butt Kit is. By using our one-of-a-kind process we can achieve a precise measurement of your butt (within 1mm), all from the comfort of your home. With other standard measures there can be errors of up to 20 mm.
Saddle width importance
Distribution chart of the width of the sit bones in our customer database (green bars) compared to the results of the clinical study (red line). Every cyclist has their own unique layout of sit bones and therefore a custom saddle makes a world of difference.
But I don't sit on my bike in an upright position...
We are aware of the difference of the posture while taking the measurement and of sitting on the bike. This is why we combine the measured value with other parameters (flexibility, riding style, bike type) to adjust the value and make the custom saddle in perfect width for you and your riding preferences.