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Poc’s new cycling kit includes patented wider seat pad
Poc’s new Cadence road cycling range includes its new Novus seat pad, which it designed from scratch based on its own research.
Poc says that the patent-pending Novus pad, which comes in men’s and women’s versions, is significantly wider than usual and designed so that its performance is maintained with repeated use.
The Novus pad incorporates a gel layer and channel relief that Poc says assist pressure management between the saddle and the rider. It says that foam-only pads tend to lose support over longer rides, particularly if they get wet, while its gel pad won’t collapse if it does get wet.
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Poc’s research included pressure mapping on a range of rider tyres, ride position, saddles, conditions and ride times. The brand says that it also collaborated with experts in physiotherapy, gynaecology and bike fit to work on the new pad.
The conclusion from its current and prior research was that the new pad needed to be wider, as the pressure areas consistently exceeded the width of most pads. It also should be more ventilated than is typical, as well as being different for men and women, as women’s sit bones are typically 10mm to 20mm wider than men’s.
Poc has also found that saddle cut-outs increase pressure at the front of the saddle and that men in general put less pressure on the front of the saddle than women riders.
Amateur riders showed significant changes in pressure distribution dependent on the pad used and when riding on the hoods versus in the drops, while for pro riders pressure distribution was similar regardless of the pad. Poc interprets this finding as showing that technique and training are important in optimising saddle comfort.
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New shorts, jerseys and socks
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The Novus seat pad is incorporated in Poc’s new bib shorts, along with new four-way stretch fabrics, wider bibs and flatlocked sewn seams. Poc claims enhanced breathability and a cut that avoids restriction in the stomach area.
There’s more patent-pending tech in the male Cadence shorts, with a design that’s claimed, politely, to support the male anatomy, reducing pressure and enhancing support. There are cargo and non-pocket options.
The women’s shorts use the female-specific Novus seat pad and include bibs designed to make comfort breaks easier, avoiding the need to disrobe their top half.
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The Cadence shorts are joined by new Cadence jerseys, also for men and women. These are made from recycled fabric with factor 50 sun protection and Poc says it has included longer arms and a wider hem. There are also new socks to match.
For mountain bikers, there’s also a new Poc clothing collection, named Motion.
The new Cadence collection is available immediately, with shorts priced at £140 and cargo shorts at £170, making them less expensive than many of the best cycling shorts and women’s cycling shorts.
Cadence jerseys are priced at £110 and socks at £25 or £30. They join the recently launched Cytal aero road helmet, which gained the best-ever Virginia Tech rating for a road cycling helmet.
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