Shoes and Pedals
Shoes and Pedals Rising to New Heights with GPI Apollo
~ Sponsored Content ~ Two leading brands in pedal and shoe technology, HT Components and FLR, have recently been added to GPI Apollo’s already extensive product line-up. HT Components is a renowned innovator in pedal technology, with a broad range of clipless and flat pedal options, while FLR’s flagship F-XX is the shoe of choice…
Heart and Soul of Shoe Evolution
Are cycling shoes that automatically tighten and adjust their cleat position on the horizon? US patent applications reported by the UK’s road.cc website suggest Shimano is working on both features. In April, road.cc reported Shimano had applied for a patient for dial-adjusted cycling shoes that automatically adjusted their tension in response to sensors on the…
Stick With Leatt for Maximum Confidence
~ Sponsored Content ~ Leatt’s ever-evolving range of shoes, helmets, body armour, braces, guards, hydration systems apparel can be summed up in one word – confidence. Confidence in the quality, in its rider-based research, its technology and its focus on doing whatever it takes to keep committed thrill seekers safer. Mountain biking is a confidence…
Crankbrothers Finds Perfect MATCH for Shoes and Pedals
~ Sponsored Content ~ Let’s chat about Crankbrothers. From humble beginnings in a Laguna Beach garage, Crankbrothers has grown into a globally recognised and leading brand of pedals, wheels, dropper posts, pumps, tools and accessories. That growth has been underpinned by a very large focus on delivering quality products at affordable prices, especially after it…
Divine Quality With Riders at its Heart
~ Sponsored Content ~ Deity is a premium MTB component manufacturer that lives by the creed, “all heart, all passion, and all in”. The US manufacturer prides itself on being 100% rider owned, operated, designed and funded – so every decision is made by riders, for riders. Eric Davies, the founder of Deity Components, has…
Northwave – Vibram Sole Revival
– Sponsored Content – When tyre manufacturing giant Michelin first branched out to produce soles for cycling shoes, Northwave was their exclusive client. Since then, Michelin has gone on to supply various brands with their robust, high-traction soles. While Northwave continues to utilise Michelin rubber, 2022 sees them expand their options to once again include…
Lake – Focussed on Fit
– Sponsored Content – Optimising materials and construction to suit an application is one thing, but for Lake, their design process extends well beyond this. For decades they’ve been focussed on optimising the fit of their shoes. As a result they not only vary the materials, stiffness and tread to suit, they also optimise the…
Athletic New Peak For Ride Concepts Flat Pedal Shoes
– Sponsored Content – Mountain bike footwear specialist Ride Concepts has a new flagship flat pedal shoe, breaking away from skate stylings to offer a leaner and more athletic design. Building on the Nevada company’s proud heritage of shoes designed by MTB riders for MTB riders, the Flume women’s shoe and Tallac men’s shoe raise…
Deftrap Captures TMAC Performance in Mid-Price Pedal
– Sponsored Content – Deity TMAC pedals have long been regarded a pinnacle of mountain bike flat pedals. However, far fewer people are aware of the similar performance offered by the TMAC’s younger brother, the much more affordable Deftrap. By incorporating many of the TMAC’s features into a composite pedal, Deity has created a high-performing…
Mallet Lace Stands Tall on Crankbrothers Experience
– Sponsored Content – Crankbrothers had an unrivalled foundation to develop its new Mallet Lace downhill shoes – and it fully capitalised on that advantage. The Lace is the latest in the Mallet range and, as the name suggests, was developed from its Mallet DH pedals – which have carried more riders to high-level downhill…