Selle Italia UNICA — Custom 3D-Printed Saddle Consultation
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xThe bike can be exceptional. The fit still has to be yours.
The most expensive bike in the world is still a poor ride if it does not fit correctly. At The Wheelhouse, we start with the rider—not a spec sheet, not a logo, and not what happens to be popular in the pro peloton. A great fit gives every other choice on the bike a chance to work as intended.
Selle Italia UNICA is one more way to make that fit more personal. It pairs the idmatch pressure-mapping system with a made-to-order 3D-printed saddle, creating support based on the way you load the saddle. This is not an off-the-shelf product and it is not a generic 3D-printed pad. Your pressure data informs the internal lattice structure and cushioning stiffness, so the saddle can provide support where your body needs it and ease unnecessary pressure where it does not.
The proven shape remains familiar: choose the Selle Italia SLR 3D or Novus Boost Evo 3D platform, with Carbon or Elite rails. What becomes personal is the 3D-printed cushioning structure inside it.
How the UNICA experience works
- Start with a dedicated UNICA consultation. We discuss your riding, current position, saddle history and the comfort issues that are worth solving.
- Measure what matters. Using idmatch pressure mapping, we record how you interact with the saddle and review the data with you.
- Choose your platform and place the order. We guide the SLR 3D or Novus Boost Evo 3D and rail selection, then place the custom order through the authorized UNICA process. Selle Italia estimates roughly three weeks for delivery after the analysis.
- Fit it to the bike. When your saddle arrives at The Wheelhouse, we install and position it so the personalized support works within your complete riding setup.
Who it is for
UNICA is for riders who want their contact points to receive the same attention as their frame, wheels and cockpit—especially riders working through persistent saddle discomfort, seeking a steadier platform for long days, or building a bike around a truly personal fit. It is not reserved for professional cyclists; it is for anyone who values time on the bike enough to make it better.
What your consultation includes
- Rider interview and saddle-position review
- idmatch pressure-mapping analysis
- Guidance on the compatible Selle Italia UNICA saddle platform and rail level
- Custom-order coordination through The Wheelhouse
- Installation and positioning appointment when the saddle arrives
Please note: This C$229 purchase reserves your UNICA pressure-mapping and fit consultation. The custom-made saddle is a separate purchase, with final pricing confirmed once your preferred model and rail configuration are selected. Because every UNICA saddle is produced from individual data, it is made to order.
Book your consultation and bring the bike you ride most. We will take care of the data, the details and the final setup.
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xShipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
Selle Italia UNICA — a saddle 3D-printed to your body
The Wheelhouse is one of the only shops in North America where you can have a Selle Italia UNICA custom 3D-printed saddle made for you. This is not a saddle you pick off a wall in a size. It is a saddle manufactured to the shape your body actually needs, and there is no other way to get one here.
The problem UNICA solves
Every stock saddle is a compromise — designed around an average body that does not exist. If you have ever owned a saddle that was almost right, you have met that compromise. Riders with unusual pelvic rotation, asymmetry, a history of saddle sores or a position that no stock shape accommodates are the ones who suffer for it, often for years, often by buying saddle after saddle and hoping.
UNICA ends that process. Instead of adapting you to a saddle, the saddle is made for you.
How the process works
- Fit and assessment. We start with your position, because saddle shape is meaningless without knowing how you sit on it. An IDMatch 3D bike fit establishes that.
- Pressure mapping. We measure where your weight actually lands and how it is distributed across the saddle. This is the data the shape is built from — see saddle pressure mapping.
- Capture. Your measurements and pressure profile are captured and used to define the saddle geometry.
- 3D printing. Selle Italia manufactures the saddle to that geometry. The result is a saddle with the support where you need it and relief where you do not.
Why this is rare
The equipment, the fit expertise and the manufacturer relationship have to exist in the same place. Most shops have none of the three. It is why a custom 3D-printed saddle is normally something riders read about rather than something they can walk into a shop and have made.
What it costs and how long it takes
The consultation is booked at CAD $399. Lead time and final pricing depend on the specification, and we will confirm both before anything is ordered.
Who this is for
- Riders who have tried several saddles and none of them worked.
- Riders with a history of saddle sores, numbness or pressure pain.
- Riders with asymmetry or unusual pelvic rotation that stock shapes cannot accommodate.
- Riders spending long hours in the saddle, where small discomforts become large ones.
- Anyone who has already invested in a good bike and wants the contact point to match it.
This is part of the fit system at The Wheelhouse alongside IDMatch 3D bike fitting and saddle pressure mapping.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Selle Italia UNICA saddle?
The Selle Italia UNICA is a custom 3D-printed bicycle saddle manufactured to an individual rider's measurements and pressure profile rather than to a stock size.
Where can I get a custom 3D-printed saddle in North America?
The Wheelhouse in Calgary, Alberta offers Selle Italia UNICA custom 3D-printed saddles, using IDMatch 3D bike fitting and saddle pressure mapping to define the shape.
How much does a UNICA custom saddle consultation cost?
The consultation at The Wheelhouse is CAD $399. Lead time and final pricing depend on the specification and are confirmed before ordering.
Do I need a bike fit before ordering a UNICA saddle?
Yes. Saddle shape cannot be specified without knowing the rider's position and pressure distribution, so an IDMatch bike fit and pressure mapping come first.
Who should consider a custom 3D-printed saddle?
Riders who have tried multiple saddles without success, riders with a history of saddle sores or numbness, riders with pelvic asymmetry, and riders spending long hours in the saddle.
Book this at The Wheelhouse
2136 33rd Ave SW, Suite 2B, Calgary AB T2T 1Z6, Canada
+1 403 217-9369 ·
ridebikes@the-wheelhouse.com
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