Collecting telemetry data is nothing new in downhill racing. However, the technology is expensive and requires a lot of experience in both evaluation and implementation. Unsurprisingly, this has been reserved for the big racing teams for financial reasons - until now: The two Italians Enrico Rodella and Stefano Calati are launching BYB Telemetry, the first professional data collection system in series production that has been specially developed for mountain bikes.

In contrast to the systems used in motorsport, the BYB system is designed to be ready for operation in just a few steps. The data can be downloaded directly to the smartphone and the BYB app via the software, which immediately provides recommendations for the suspension settings. It also identifies errors in the current setup, such as incorrectly tuned negative suspension travel, incomplete use of the suspension travel or an imbalance between the suspension fork and rear triangle.

From downhill to ebike - from professional to hobby rider

The system is not just for downhill enthusiasts. Cross-country and enduro riders should also be able to use it to create the perfect setup. BYB telemetry should also provide a decisive improvement in suspension, especially for e-mountainbikes.

For racers, the system is primarily used to become faster and spend less time on suspension set-up.
However, this measurement system is also intended to appeal to amateur riders, as it promises significantly more comfort, which should result in less fatigue and therefore more fun on longer rides.

Kickstarter as a start-up aid

In order to bring the product to market, BYB Telemtry is promoting its system with a Kickstarter campaign. But this system is no bargain either: Supporters there will receive the improved "downhill fun" from 1,099 instead of 1,599 euros.

The campaign runs until January 17, 2019 and is already almost halfway there. There is little doubt that the system works. For hobby bikers, this purchase is unlikely to be worthwhile. The difference between a well-tuned and a perfectly tuned suspension system is probably not big enough to invest so much money.

In racing, on the other hand, especially downhill, this telemetry system is likely to find a large number of buyers.