Vyron MDS V3: Magura launches new version of the wireless telescopic support

With a bang, Magura presented the already in 2016 with the Vyron, the first telescopic seatpost with radio control. Magura has thus eliminated the need for a Bowden cable or a hydraulic line that has to be routed inside the frame. Simply plug it into the frame, attach the remote lever to the handlebars and you're done. The first Vyron was already convincing with the advantage of simple assembly and therefore quick customisation of the bike for every application. However, the cumbersome operating logic and very slow operation hampered the success of the Vyron. Even a small update with Detailed improvements in 2018 could do little to change the cumbersome function. The engineers at Magura took a lot of time to give the Magura Vyron a new lease of life and redesign the Vario support from scratch.

Magura Vyron: After years of development, here comes v3 - or is it all new?

The new Vyron MDS V3 is the result of four years of development work and has little in common with its predecessor apart from the remote control. To optimise the new support, the focus was on three goals: 1. Faster function2. one Better durability and last but not least a Intuitive operating logic. In order to give the telesupport more speed, both the complete hydraulics and the type of radio transmission had to be changed. Instead of ANT+, the V3 now uses Bluetooth 5.0, which results in a higher transmission rate and lower energy consumption.

The support head and the standpipe have been designed in one piece for increased robustness. The CR2 battery built into the support head eliminates the need for a charging connection, which is why the new Vyron should even be able to withstand short dives. Both the battery in the prop and the button cell in the remote control should last at least one year with average use and can be replaced by the user. Magura has also improved the third point, the operating logic. The internal valve remains open for as long as you press the remote lever and does not close automatically after a certain period of time, as was previously the case.

In addition to two diameters (30.9 and 31.6 millimetres), there is a choice of four stroke variants (100, 125, 150 and 175 millimetres). A spacer can be used to convert the 100 mm to 125 mm and the 150 mm to 175 mm and vice versa. The 579 euro Vyron MDS V3 will be available from mid-December.

The key data of the Vyron MDS V3:

• Price: 579 Euro
• Diameter: 30.9/31.6 millimetres
• Stroke variants: 100, 125, 150, 175 millimetres
• Weight: 686 grams (30.9 mm in 175 mm length), +43 grams remote lever
• Available from mid-December 2022

Interview with Dominik Voss, Content Manager at Magura on the new Vyron MDS seatpost

BIKE: In 2016, you were the first to launch a telescopic seatpost with remote control. However, its function and durability were not entirely convincing. Why is there only now a fundamental update?

Dominik Voss: The Vyron achieved good sales figures and was a good success, but sporty riders were hoping for a little more speed. We have now responded to this. As we still had a chassis in the programme at the time that was operated with ANT+ logic, we first had to detach ourselves from the existing system and start from scratch. Corona was also not conducive to the development and production processes and set us back considerably.

Why did you decide to use a battery instead of a rechargeable battery for the Magura Vyron V3?

Our practical experience with the first Vyron has shown that a charging port has too many weak points. In the past, water has sometimes leaked in despite the seal. That's why we played it absolutely safe this time and opted for a battery with a very long service life. What's more, the battery can be replaced by yourself and only costs around five euros.

One of the criticisms of the old Vyron seatpost was the operating logic and the slow function. What have you changed in this respect?

The ANT+ wireless technology of the time was state of the art, so to speak, and the energy consumption of Bluetooth was still too high. Our new Vyron works with Bluetooth 5.0 and consumes much less power, which means that the battery in the post and in the remote control lasts at least a year. With the old Vyron, the hydraulic adjustment opened at the push of a button and closed automatically after a certain period of time. Now the adjustment remains open until you release the button, which is much more intuitive.

By dispensing with a cable or hydraulic linkage, the new Vyron dropper post can be fitted to a bike quickly and easily. What is the general maintenance situation for the dropper post, which still works with hydraulic adjustment?

We have deliberately dispensed with a venting system because the Vyron V3 is designed in such a way that it does not draw air and therefore does not need to be vented. However, we generally recommend a one-year maintenance interval, during which the seals and main wiper and, if necessary, the mineral oil (Royal Blood) are replaced.