Providing the pedal power for mountain bike world champion

Bruni and his French team have been using Variohm EuroSensor VLP and ELPM linear potentiometers to measure suspension-fork and frame shock absorber travel for more than three years. Fine tuning the set-up is critical and can make match winning milliseconds of difference to the ‘sag’ of the bike - how it sits with the rider in real race conditions - and at the top end of the sport, dynamic measurement is essential.

The sensors are well suited for demanding harsh environment applications where long life high reliability linear measurement is required. Available for travel lengths from 25 to 250mm and with measurement linearity to 0.1%, the VLP and ELPM sensors feature conductive plastic resistance elements and multi-fingered precious metal wipers supported in an elastomer damped mechanism that ensures smooth and uninterrupted contact - even where the most arduous physical and environmental conditions are present. The VLP also benefits from a dual seal design that offers extended reliability.

The 2016 UCI MTB World Championship started in Lourdes-France in early April and will visit venues as far afield as Canada. The tour includes Fort William in Scotland in June.