After announcing its nitrogen-infused AtmosFoam, Velo Saddles has confirmed the launch of its first saddle – Angel Revo – which incorporates the ‘innovative and future-friendly foam’.
Blending features from its Senso TT and Angel TT performance saddles, the Angel Revo includes Velo’s patented pressure relief Y-Cutout. The saddle features the longest cutout of previous models providing enhance comfort for long rides.
‘Atmos Shaping technology’ is also used, which combines the saddle cover and the base without a visible seam, giving it the claim of being 100% waterproof. The Angel Revo is available with titanium rails for US$125 and is 248mm long and 148mm wide.
The Angel Revo features Velo’s new AtmosFoam, a nitrogen-infused foam designed to enhance performance and durability while minimizing the production process’s environmental impact. AtmosFoam is lightweight and provides support for the rider’s sit bones, improving comfort and performance.
Velo Saddles adds that including nitrogen in the foaming process results in a lighter, more responsive foam compared to other compounds with finer pore structures. The foam’s microcells are more evenly distributed, helping with consistent rebound and shock-absorbing capabilities. It also provides lower thermal conductivity, keeping contact with the saddle cooler in hotter weather conditions.
The nitrogen used in AtmosFoam eliminates the need for chemical additives. The Angel Revo saddle also introduces Velo’s new proprietary EuphoraBase shell, a non-petroleum-based hybrid bioplastic using plant-based materials and glass fibre. The saddle cover utilizes recycled knitted fabric instead of microfibre substrates.
The Angel Revo is being launched in three colourway designs: Monogram Black, Cali, and a Limited Edition Artist Design, Fern, by Santa Barbara-based designer Molly Lofton.
Velo has also featured WaveOn technology in the Angel Revo. This a contactless technology that allows Velo to offer additional customer support using just one tap of a smartphone. The saddle is currently available for pre-order at velosaddles.us and is expected to ship by end of October 2022.