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Review: MagLOCK pedals

Pedal choice is very personal. Some people prefer the efficiency and sure-footedness of being mechanically bound to their pedal while others enjoy the freedom and simplicity of riding with a flat pedal. Both have their advantages and drawbacks. This is where MagLOCK steps in, with the claim to give riders the best of both worlds […]

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PowerTap introduces new single-sided pedal option and Advanced Pedal Metrics

For the last 17 years PowerTap has been creating the best power meters to give cyclists the edge that they’ve been yearning for. Last year PowerTap shook up the power meter market with the introduction of the P1 pedal power meter, the most advanced power meter ever developed. Today the Wisconsin-based cycling power meter manufacturer […]

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iSSi Pedals now available in Southern Africa

A collection of pedals featuring a crisp and smooth feeling interface, many vibrant colors, 4 models and 3 spindle lengths. New in 2015 iSSi pedals are iSSi and SPD cleat cross compatible. Choose iSSi for a high performance pedal that fits your bike and your style. Ride iSSi. New in 2015 i​SSi ​pedals are i​SSi […]

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Video: MagLOCK magnetic pedals

More information on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1801092093/maglock-bike-pedal-safe-and-easy-way-to-clip-in-to

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Review: Shimano XT Trail Pedal

First released in 1990, Shimano’s SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) have become the go-to pedal of choice for most riders. Whether first starting out or experienced rider. Before there was SPD the clipless system of choice was the CycleBinding pedal and shoe combination that had a large protruding cleat which made walking in them near impossible. […]

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Preview: FUNN Fatboy Chameleon handlebar, Tactic and Mamba pedals

When the guys at Performance Bikes told us they had some shiny FUNN gear for us to look at, we weren’t quite prepared for the colour assault our eyes were in for. The main attention grabber being the Fatboy Chameleon bars, although the two pairs of pedals, the cross-country Tactic and downhill Mamba, can’t be […]

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Review: Spank Spike pedals

When Spank set out to create the Spike flat pedals, they aimed to create a thin, lightweight platform pedal that could still withstand the kind of abuse dished out by amateurs and pros alike, week after week in all weather conditions. The Spike design incorporates a total of 20 pins (10 per side) of which […]

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Review: FUNN Bigfoot flat pedals

Not all flat pedals are created equal and the FUNN Bigfoots are really no joke. Taking the heavy hitting approach, Funn has created a no-nonsense back-to-basics platform pedal. First look Probably one of the best named pedals ever, I couldn’t imagine feet too big for these. They are a fairly classic design for flat pedals, […]