T
he 2014 concept bike dubbed Projekt MRSC Connected (for
Magneto-Rheological Suspension Control) is a move in the direction to
highlight a design focus on comfort, as lightness and stiffness have
continue to progress almost exclusively at the high-end. Much like any standard oil-based damper, magneto-rheological (MR)
dampers work by restricting the flow of a fluid in order to absorb
energy. Instead of the typical viscous oil, though, MR fluid is actually
a suspension of magnetic whiskers. Applying an electronic current to
that fluid changes the orientation of those whiskers, thus changing the
effective fluid viscosity and the associated damping characteristics.
Canyon feels
strongly that more comfort means higher performance, and has
incorporated their own VCLS Technology (Vertical Comfort, Lateral
Stiffness) into their frames for several years. The Projekt MRSC is a
next iteration in expanding this tech.
Canyon’s engineering team sees constant road vibration as the next
biggest cause of rider fatigue beyond pedaling effort. As the back and
leg muscles undergo stress to counteract road impacts and stabilize the
bike, rider comfort decreases and with it endurance and speed. The
vibration also breaks the bike’s contact with the road and its intended
path, consuming unnecessary energy.The MRSC system proposed an active
bike frameset to enhance comfort and handling, with less energy input. (...)
Vélo en frêne blanc, Arvak, (en référence au cheval de la mythologie Nordique tirant le soleil dans sa course à travers le ciel) ne pèse que 7.5 kg, mais c’est un concentré de technologie, aux finitions impeccables.
A la fois objet d'art et moyen de locomotion expérimental, ce 2 roues est fabriqué en série très limitée, sur mesure... Collectionneurs et esthètes peuvent s’offrir ce bijou pour environ 8000€ pendant une période limitée de quelques mois. (...)
Bike made in white ash, Arvak, (referring to the Nordic mythology horse pulling the sun in its course across the sky) weighs only 7.5 kg, but it is packed with technology and impeccable finishing.
Both art object and mean of experimental locomotion, this bike is manufactured in very limited edition, tailored... Collectors and aesthetes can afford this gem for about 8000 € for a limited period of few months. (...)
