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2 days agoA New Suspension Design From Priority Bicycles Has Some Tricky Engineering
Priority's Vanth is a new full-suspension bike with 165mm rear travel, 170mm fork travel, a Pinion C1.9i gearbox, and Gates Belt Drive.
I'm gonna start this off by saying this bike looks freaking awesome. It really stands out from the crowd of similar-looking carbon and aluminum bikes with oversized tubes and familiar suspension designs. I don't want to overstate it, but like many handmade bikes, it's more like a functional piece of art than any mass-produced bike could ever hope to be.
The Mars 3.0 is an upgraded version of the Mars 2.0 750W. That means it comes with a wide range of improvements over the previous version. For example, it swaps out the cadence sensor for a torque sensor. The result is a smoother pedal feel and a more consistent delivery of pedal assistance from the electric motor. Moreover, the Mars 3.0 has a higher travel range than the previous model, increasing the travel range from 45 miles to 65 miles.
The single biggest performance upgrade is the move from a basic cadence sensor to an advanced torque sensor. Instead of just detecting if you're pedaling, the torque sensor on Ranger 3.0 Pro precisely detects real-time pedaling force, enabling the motor to instantaneously provide the right amount of assistance. This brings a seamless and natural-feeling boost that feels like an extension of your power, making climbs easier and the ride incredibly smooth.