Repente's new saddles officially debut at Cabda San Diego

January 22, 2019

Al Cabda San Diego il debutto ufficiale delle nuove selle Repente

Lightweight and non-deformable, Prime and Spyd are made of carbon and technopolymers

Following their previews at Eurobike and Interbike 2018, the new generation of Repente saddles officially debuted at Cabda West. At the San Diego trade show (January 16-17), the Marostica-based company presented Prime and Spyd, two lightweight and non-deformable saddles, made with carbon and technopolymers. Like the ultra-light full carbon saddles Aleena, Comptus, and Kuma, the new models are entirely produced in Italy and feature an ergonomic design aimed at maximum comfort, in addition to a particularly refined aesthetic. Prime features a wide anatomical cut-out and weighs 165 grams, while Spyd (175 grams) is the option for those who prefer a central channel. For both, the recommended retail price is 196 euros. "The problem with plastic saddles is that over time the shell tends to give way, to the detriment of comfort, pedaling posture, and sometimes the cyclist's health – explains Massimo Farronato, CEO of Repente –. We have avoided this inconvenience by using noble polymers appropriately reinforced with carbon fibers. The frame is entirely made of unidirectional T700 carbon, while the main shell consists of Tepex, a carbon fiber fabric laminated in a thermoplastic matrix. This structure offers exceptionally high resistance, combined with very low weight. We have obtained two saddles with characteristics very similar to a full carbon one." The carbon and Tepex saddles also use the patented RLS system for interchangeable covers, a technology introduced by Repente with its full carbon saddles. Prime and Spyd are part of the equipment supplied by Repente to its sponsored teams. These include the Spanish professional team Caja Rural – Seguros RGA, WNT Rotor Bepink, just to name a few. After Cabda West, Repente will be present at Cabda Midwest (Chicago, February 13-14), booth 622. This will be the stage for another Repente exclusive preview: a newly designed saddle for time trial and triathlon bicycles.