Nomad 3D by Repente has attracted the attention of PezCycling News, one of North America's most respected cycling media outlets. Editor-in-Chief Richard Pestes tested the Evolve Cima frameset, carefully selecting each component to create an exceptionally lightweight and high-performance road bike. For the saddle, his choice fell on Repente's Nomad 3D, which received extensive coverage in the article describing the bike build, centered around Shimano's Dura-Ace groupset.
In his review, PezCycling devoted significant attention to the saddle's technical features and on-road performance, highlighting in particular its impressive balance of long-distance comfort, low weight, and race-oriented feel.
“The new Nomad 3D represents a significant evolution of the brand's 3D-printed saddle concept, not a revolution, but a refinement aimed at riders seeking greater comfort without sacrificing performance,” writes PezCycling. “Building on the success of the previous Nomad, the updated version uses an advanced 3D-printed lattice structure designed to improve pressure distribution and enhance support during longer rides.”
It appears that the originality of our 3D-printed saddle did not go unnoticed: “Unlike other 3D-printed saddles we've seen, Repente has eliminated the exposed honeycomb structure, which can grip cycling shorts excessively, leading to premature wear and discomfort. It's also simply more difficult to keep clean.”
The article continues: “What stands out is the more sophisticated approach to managing saddle pressure zones. The 3D-printed surface features varying densities across different areas of the saddle, creating softer support where riders sit while maintaining greater firmness where stability is essential. In theory—and likely in practice—this should help reduce pressure points while preserving the direct, responsive feel that performance-oriented cyclists expect.”
“The shape remains unmistakably Repente: compact, performance-focused, and clearly designed for riders who prioritize an efficient riding position. However, the Nomad 3D appears to broaden its appeal beyond pure racers, making it potentially well suited to gran fondos, rough roads, and endurance rides, where comfort becomes just as important as low weight.
I used it on several long rides and found it genuinely very comfortable.
Another noteworthy aspect is that the Nomad 3D is designed and manufactured in Veneto, one of the world's most renowned regions for cycling craftsmanship and manufacturing excellence.
If these initial impressions hold true, the Nomad 3D could represent the balance many cyclists have been waiting for in the rapidly growing 3D-printed saddle segment: race-level performance combined with a more sustainable level of comfort when rides extend beyond three hours.”
If you'd like to learn more about Nomad 3D—the 100% Italian saddle that represents the next evolution of 3D technology, here is a detailed product presentation.
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