Mondraker mountain bikes to feature built-in suspension telemetry

While there are systems that advise mountain bikers on their suspension settings, such setups are typically added to the bicycle, temporarily. Mondraker’s new MIND system, however, is built right into the bike, permanently providing feedback.Continue R… Continue reading Mondraker mountain bikes to feature built-in suspension telemetry

Smooth-riding e-scooter features full suspension system

While folding electric scooters are now a common sight, most of the things still have fully rigid frames that just bang over obstacles on the road. The Splach e-scooter is different, though, in that it incorporates front and rear coil-sprung suspension… Continue reading Smooth-riding e-scooter features full suspension system

Aussie suspension guru builds hybrid double-sprung dirtbike front end

Yes, that’s a Kawasaki KX450F with a Hossack-style front end supporting a set of regular telescopic forks. Australian motorcycle suspension tuner Laurie “Suspension” Smith has created this confronting-looking jigger, claiming it makes for a better ride… Continue reading Aussie suspension guru builds hybrid double-sprung dirtbike front end

Retrotechtacular: Automotive Suspension is All About Waves

In addition to driving home the need for Steadicam or Optical Image Stabilization, this eighty-year-old video illustrates some elegant solutions the automotive industry developed in their suspension systems. Specifically, this Chevrolet video from 1938 is aimed at an audience that values science and therefore the reel boils down the problem …read more

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How To Get Into Cars: Handling Mods

As a budding automotive enthusiast, you finally took the plunge and scored yourself a sweet project car. After going through it from top to toe, you’ve done your basic maintenance and it’s now running like a top. Now you’re getting comfortable, you’ve set your sights on turning your humble ride …read more

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Facebook has booted tens of thousands of data-grabbing apps

400 developers have been naughty with user data, noncompliant with policy, and/or have ignored Facebook’s audit, it says. Continue reading Facebook has booted tens of thousands of data-grabbing apps

A 3D-Printable Mecanum Wheeled Robot Platform

If your interest lies with robotics there are a multitude of different platforms for you to build. [Teemu Laurila] was frustrated with what was on offer, so designed his own with four-wheel double wishbone suspension and mecanum wheels for maximum flexibility.

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