In 2022, Marta Cavalli, one of the strongest cyclists in the world, took care of it explain to the cycling world how the Map MyOwn system worked Prologo, thanks to which he had contributed to the development of a new saddle. It was the Scratch Eva, a model designed specifically for the female anatomy, that Marta used and developed it for almost a year before it was put on the market.
The use of Map MyOwn, which was unveiled in its latest version on March 25, served to identify the pressure points of the female body on the saddle and shape the padding accordingly.
"Many times," Cavalli said, " an imperfect position can compress a vein or a nerve, and this causes tingling . Everyone should have their own saddle, not just choose one because it's beautiful. Perhaps the work I've done will help broaden the base of riders and make them more comfortable."
Pressure Map MyOwn has arrived
Pressure Map MyOwn it is the evolution of that system and Prologo It was imagined, designed, created and developed for bike fitters, specialized retailers and professional teams, given that the information it allows them to gather requires expert reading.
The evaluation of the various pressure points allows us to identify the most suitable saddle for each cyclist, leading to the most suitable positioning for their anatomy , taking into account comfort and performance, above all preventing or resolving pain or discomfort.
The most realistic analysis
The new system consists of a thin mat equipped with 64 highly sensitive sensors . It is connected to a wireless control unit powered by a long-lasting battery, which transmits the data collected during the measurement via Bluetooth to a smartphone (using the iOS or Android mobile app). This allows measurements to be taken not only indoors , but also allows the bike fitter to broaden their observation to the body's response to vibrations, movements, and pressures due to road cycling, on flat surfaces as well as uphill.
Obviously Pressure Map MyOwn It is developed to adapt to the saddle models of Prologo, by selecting the model used in the testing phase in the app. However, to broaden its diffusion, the system is compatible with every saddle brand on the market, whatever their shape and size.
Three guided testing protocols
The new Pressure Map MyOwn system allows for free-ride testing, allowing the cyclist to pedal without any time or riding position constraints , tailored to the needs and experience of the bike fitter. Essentially, by applying the cover to the saddle, the rider can perform a normal activity while the system collects data.
Prologo However, it provides a guided test protocol to analyze pedaling in 3 different positions for a duration of 30 seconds eachThe first involves a more relaxed position with the hands on the top of the handlebars. The second is intermediate, with the hands on the levers. The third is more aggressive and involves the hands on the bottom of the handlebars. In each of the three cases the support on the saddle will vary and Pressure Map MyOwn will be able to record the different pressures linked to the three positions.
Verification of variations
The test results are transferred to the screen and take the form of graphs and tables, which allow the biomechanic to quickly analyze the cyclist's position through average and maximum pressure values, pressure distribution and balance in the saddle.
After correcting and perfecting the positioning on the saddle or identifying the model most suited to the anatomy of the cyclist being tested, it is possible to carry out a new test to verify that the changes introduced correspond to an actual improvement.
It goes without saying that Pressure Map MyOwn is a rather important ally for the bike fitter who wants to delve deeper into the cyclist's analysis . Often, hours are wasted thinking about angles and lengths, without considering that, as Marta Cavalli clearly told us, an imperfect position can compress a vein or nerve, causing tingling. There's nothing worse than finding yourself in the saddle in these conditions.
