FORZA PURA Easy and Rehab, MagneticDays presents 2 new types of independent bike cranks
17 February 2022The MagneticDays family welcomes two new products, similar in aesthetics but different in functionality. The FORZA PURA EASY and FORZA PURA REHAB independent bike cranks were born in the mechanical laboratories in Tuscany, in collaboration with the endurance champion Nico Valsesia. These two independent cranks, together with the FORZA PURA classic model, complete a unique line on the market and aim to fulfill the most diverse needs: from the athlete who minds the smallest detail, to the one who is taking the first steps towards different ways of training, up to rehabilitation from injuries. But let’s go in order.
Difference between FORZA PURA EASY and FORZA PURA REHAB bike cranks
Compared to the classic model, the FORZA PURA EASY and FORZA PURA REHAB show some differences. First of all the FAST & EASY system, which is the mechanism that allows switching from the classic mode (locked to the bottom bracket) to the independent one. In the classic model it can be operated via a small semi-automatic lever. In the case of the EASY model the lock / release mechanism is represented by a knob that can be operated manually, through which it is possible to free the crank from the bottom bracket and vice versa. The three available lengths remain unchanged (170, 172.5 and 175 mm), adjustable through a threaded bush located in the coupling of the pedals.
On the other hand, the approach to the FORZA PURA REHAB bike cranks is different. It was created to facilitate the entire rehabilitation process of patients who have suffered major trauma to the joints, or who have to undergo postoperative rehabilitation or need to get surgery with strengthened muscles, thus significantly reducing the post-operative hospital stay. The only difference with the EASY model is in the length. FORZA PURA Rehab can vary from 80 to 180 mm, thus allowing perfect adjustment according to the type of movement allowed to the patient. By shortening the crank arm up to 80 mm, for example, you already have the possibility to take advantage of the minimum range of movement that you normally have from the second / third post-surgery day. Step by step, increasing the adjustment by 2.5mm each time, the patient can gradually resume movement. The FAST & EASY manual system also remains unchanged.
REHAB, like the CLASSIC and EASY models, stimulates muscle groups normally excluded when cycling. Depending on the type of exercises performed, including single leg, it is possible to act on the quadriceps, hip flexors, knee extensors, hamstring, ileus psoas, calf, tibialis, abdominals, gluteus and gluteus medius.
“Nico Valsesia was the first athlete to use a REHAB prototype created for his post-surgery – said MD CEO Marco Sbragi – and when we saw how useful the cranks were in his recovery, we decided to start it producing it with the idea that medical centers, rehabilitation centers and hospitals can take advantage of a product that, as for Nico, has proved essential to returning to the level of physical activity after a delicate surgery “.