The sensors are placed on the upper link and on the steering tube
Now, Mondraker wants to put this technology in the hands of its customers and its top-of-the-range models will come equipped with an integrated proprietary system that offers help with setting up suspension and track direction data. The system is called Mind and has a partnership with the myMondraker application to remove the sensation of configuring the suspension.
Developed over three years, the system will be adapted to the brand’s Foxy Carbon and Crafty Carbon models. Mondraker says it will “take the handling of your bike to the next level” and represents “a defining moment in the future of setting up the suspension and the subsequent experience for the rider.”
The system consists of two sets of components – a magnet installed on the main pivot, which is paired with a sensor on the upper link, then another magnet installed on the top of the fork lowerers paired with the main hardware unit that fits in the steering tube. The sensors on the link and on the steering tube detect the strength of the magnetic fields 100 times per second to determine how much travel is being used; the farther you are on the trip, the stronger the detected signal from the magnets. This information is added to the GPS data that the system also collects and is returned to the myMondraker app, which can tell pilots to make changes to all settings, including preload, compression and rebound according to their weight and riding style. .
Mondraker says: “Do you want to compare lines on a descent? The mind provides all the information you need to decide whether to take the left or right line. Getting to the end after jumping? The mind tells you where, when and where how it happened and shows you whether you need to improve your technique or adjust your suspension settings for the next time. “
This system may be less sophisticated than the replacement systems listed above, which may include accelerometers, gyroscopes and brake sensors, but it is definitely a new and cheaper way to deal with the problem that should take some of the mysticism out of the picture.
Other features
The system can also measure a variety of other data bits, including ride data, such as average speed, total distance, time and elevation gain, all of which can be shared with applications like Strava or Facebook. It also tracks your total airtime and this can be overlaid on maps.
Finally, the system has an integrated alarm and anti-theft system. If the bicycle is moved, the user will receive a warning on their smartphone and if they discover that the bicycle is being stolen, the application will help the user to track his position.
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Our goal is to offer World Cup technology to non-professional drivers. It has been a difficult struggle to develop an integrated system that offers simple and understandable data for all types of riders, but we have succeeded. Obtaining real information from one of the least understood parts of a bicycle will allow our riders to unlock the full potential of their bikes. Our unwavering goal is to make Mondraker pilots better pilots. |
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We are really excited about Mind because from now on we will be cycling with a complete telemetry system built into our bikes. Regardless of how we feel each trip, we can now compare these feelings with real data and that is priceless! I am even more excited that everyone who rides a Mondraker can, from now on, enjoy the benefits of a properly configured bicycle. When I’m riding in the mountains, I see a lot of badly adjusted bikes and that won’t happen with Mind!
Each driver, regardless of skill set, fitness will be able to adjust the suspension quickly and easily. In short, all Mind users will achieve two things: more speed and more fun. |
The Full Mind system adds about 200 grams of weight to the bike. There are separate batteries for the front and rear sensors that offer 20 hours of continuous operation or 15 days of standby life. Each system is linked to the serial number of a bicycle, so it is apparently not transferable between bicycles.
Initially, the system will be available only to European customers and on the Foxy Carbon and Crafty Carbon models, however, it plans to implement the system across its entire line in the future. The system adds € 200- € 300 to the price of the bike depending on the model, models start at € 7,499 for Crafty Carbon and € 4,999 for Foxy Carbon. More info here.