You mostly have it. The spring rate diagram shows that in the first 10-15 degrees you encounter the most 'ramp up' and after that, the ramp is minimal. If we were talking suspension, the curve would be an initial rising rate followed by a slightly rising (basically flat) rate. So, after you get past that first 15 degrees, it pretty much feels the same after that. When you're riding, it's not as noticeable, because it's a dynamic environment, and steering forces are minimal anyway.
The difference between this and a damper is that a damper will slow ALL movements - back and forth - whereas KIS wants to help you return the bar back to center. A damper resists on the way out and back in again, and that's a big part of the reason why they didn't catch on for MTB. It did the first part of its job in a useful way, but that return trip was no bueno.
I believe Canyon runs demo programs in most markets. I don't think they have a Canadian demo program (yet) but I do think the US demo truck made its way up here for Crankworx and a few other times. Not sure about plans for 2023.
Oct. 25, 2022, 5:54 p.m. - Pete Roggeman
You mostly have it. The spring rate diagram shows that in the first 10-15 degrees you encounter the most 'ramp up' and after that, the ramp is minimal. If we were talking suspension, the curve would be an initial rising rate followed by a slightly rising (basically flat) rate. So, after you get past that first 15 degrees, it pretty much feels the same after that. When you're riding, it's not as noticeable, because it's a dynamic environment, and steering forces are minimal anyway. The difference between this and a damper is that a damper will slow ALL movements - back and forth - whereas KIS wants to help you return the bar back to center. A damper resists on the way out and back in again, and that's a big part of the reason why they didn't catch on for MTB. It did the first part of its job in a useful way, but that return trip was no bueno. I believe Canyon runs demo programs in most markets. I don't think they have a Canadian demo program (yet) but I do think the US demo truck made its way up here for Crankworx and a few other times. Not sure about plans for 2023.