A saddle with a wing? Something never seen before from Prologo makes its way onto Instagram

In an image captured during a preseason training session, a Prologo saddle can be seen that is clearly new to its catalog so far, featuring an element that protrudes from the central rear part in the shape of a fin or small backrest. This striking detail has immediately sparked all kinds of speculation about its possible function and whether we are witnessing a new development from the Italian brand.

Backrest or wing: this new Prologo saddle raises more questions than answers

At first glance, the saddle maintains a very recognizable shape and finish within Prologo's catalog, but that rear appendage completely breaks with the aesthetic and functional codes we usually see in road saddles. It is not just a simple structural reinforcement or an obvious aerodynamic detail, as its position, right in the center and at the back, suggests another purpose.

Although it may seem like a groundbreaking concept, this is not the first time we have seen a saddle with this type of central "fin". For years, the Spanish brand Essax has included the Shark model in its catalog, which incorporates a practically identical element in that same area. In its case, Essax explains the design from a clearly biomechanical perspective:

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"It is equipped with a central fin that is key to this biomechanical set. Its positioning indicates to the cyclist how to place their ischiums so that they are perfectly supported on the saddle. That is, it interacts with the user by providing information on how they should be seated."

Under this premise, the fin does not act as a continuous physical support, but rather as a tactile reference to help the cyclist maintain a correct and repeatable position on the saddle, something especially relevant in prolonged or high-intensity efforts.

The detail that adds even more weight to this leak is that this Prologo saddle prototype has been seen in use by riders from the Q36.5 team during their first training camp of the season in Spain. In those same sessions, the team has also been seen training with the new Pinarello Dogma F that they will use this year, reinforcing the idea that we are looking at material that could be used this very season.

It is not unusual for Prologo to use WorldTour or ProTeam teams as testing grounds for new concepts, especially in components as sensitive as the saddle, where ergonomics and the cyclist's perception are key. But for now, there is no official information from Prologo about this saddle or the exact function of that rear element. It is also unclear whether this is a concept intended for the market or just a simple experimental prototype for certain riders and usage contexts.