[Dreyzar]

Not sure if this has been posted, someone was handing out flyers for this at a local race.
http://www.protonlocks.com
Not the best grammar but seems like an interesting idea... I wonder what the disengagement is like.
Just thought this was neat.

 

[TheMontashu]

sketch

 

[DHS]

sketch

yup.

and what a terrible website. white font on yellow?
my eyes hurt

 

[Biscuit]

wow.

People who can't ride come up with the weirdest ideas to fix "problems" they assume everyone has.

 

[ultraNoob]

Interesting concept. I know that some of neobedyum magnets and rare earth magnets are almost impossible to pull directly apart. Only way to separate them is to slide them off. My only quib might be how durable are they. Will the magnets stay on or remain undamaged when it has a violent collision with a rock or my head. May be worth more investigation.

 

[WheelieMan]

Thanks for the insight guys! Way to e-speculate...

I think it looks like an interesting idea. Especially if it provides more float than standard pedals. But, I'll bet it's not easy to determine how strong the magnet should be. Since when is having your foot stuck in a pedal while crashing not a problem?

 

[Kornphlake]

I don't really like riding clipped in but one thing I like about being clipped in is that I can push my foot forward as the crank approaches 3 o'clock and pull my foot back as the crank approaches 9 o'clock, with a magnet you will slide your foot right off the pedal if you try that, with the magnets you have to keep your foot perpendicular to the direction of the force. It's a neat idea in a junior high science fair kind of way.

 

[ZHendo]

my curiousity is with the durability. one of the issues with strong magnets has been that if you let them attract to one another quickly, they can shatter. is it the same case with these? bizarre idea, but if someone were to be able to get different strength magnets to suit his particular preferences on release, it could be a good idea.

 

[MinorThreat]

Here's an article that gives a bit more background (although not a test). Looks like they are actually approved for younger BMX classes because of the way they release.

http://www.fatbmx.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=2763

Fascinating concept.

 

[sanjuro]

Thanks for the insight guys! Way to e-speculate...

I think it looks like an interesting idea. Especially if it provides more float than standard pedals. But, I'll bet it's not easy to determine how strong the magnet should be. Since when is having your foot stuck in a pedal while crashing not a problem?

Did you put your order in for a set? Get back with a review.

 

[TomBo]

I want to make a system that you can engage with just a thought in your head, electric magnet pedal "clip" type device. Who's with me?

 

[BikerBoy28]

I want to make a system that you can engage with just a thought in your head, electric magnet pedal "clip" type device. Who's with me?

Or they sense when your gonna crash and release 0.000000005 seconds before impact!

 

[MinorThreat]

Or they sense when your gonna crash and release 0.000000005 seconds before impact!

Maybe an electrode in the rectum that senses severe pucker?

 

[Rover Nick]

It just seems like a new and not improved version on clipless. How is that making them any better if you still have to twist your foot off to the side? I give them props for trying something new, but there are still a few flaws

 

[ultraNoob]

Or they sense when your gonna crash and release 0.000000005 seconds before impact!

how bout a sensor in the grip and brake lever. When the sensor sees no grip and the brake lever not actuated, then the electro magnets power down. (sorry, my inner engiNERD just made an appearance)

 

[SteezyWeezy]

how bout a sensor in the grip and brake lever. When the sensor sees no grip and the brake lever not actuated, then the electro magnets power down. (sorry, my inner engiNERD just made an appearance)

we dont use brakes in dh