Auckland Cycle Works is all about the suspension performance.
Our unique KOLARP suspension concept performs brilliantly, but doesn’t correlate with the accepted theory. Is this because there’s a flaw in the existing theory? Or because our design allows us greater design freedom?
We’re working out the answers. Our bicycles are taking us on a fascinating journey!
All Auckland Cycle Works bikes are protected by our own KOLARP patent. Marra is also protected by the I-Track patent.
Photo: Alexej Fedorov/Bespoked
What is the significance of this work?
The KOLARP suspension system as found on the Auckland Cycle Works Marra and Reiver, deliver performance advantages that others haven’t thought possible. This opportunity was discovered either because there are flaws in the existing theory, or because the KOLARP suspension concept operates outside the sweet spot of the current theory but uses novel design elements to make a correction.
This is deliberately vague. This is significant.
So why is this KOLARP suspension design so special?
How techy/nerdy/philosophical do you want to get?
Others typically carry out their development with small incremental changes and monitoring the result. Auckland Cycle Works started by changing everything just so we could approach the goal from a different perspective.
This is about seeking out opportunity from the dark spaces in our knowledge.
But mostly it’s about playing with bikes and having fun.